Peppermint Project Christmas Event Set for Tomorrow at Sloppy Floyd State Park

Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy some Christmas fun tomorrow as the Peppermint Project comes to Sloppy Floyd State Park.

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Traffic stop leads to DUI arrest on Highway 27

A Summerville woman was arrested late Saturday night after a traffic stop on Highway 27 led deputies to determine she was driving under the influence, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report.

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Critics say Georgia Power–PSC Deal Shifts $16B Data Center Costs Onto Georgia Customers

Georgia Power and staff at the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have reached a deal on a massive $16 billion power expansion that critics say will leave everyday Georgians paying the price for big data centers and utility profits.

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Summerville Police Investigate Break-In at Scoggins Street Residence

Summerville Police are investigating a reported break-in at a home on Scoggins Street after officers were called to the scene early Monday morning.

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Chattooga EMA 911 Seeking Full-Time Communications Officer

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Chattooga County EMA/E-911 is seeking applicants for a full-time Communications Officer position at the county’s 911 Center.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – December 11, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, December 11, 2025:

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Northwest Georgia to See Colder Weekend, Arctic Front Early Next Week

Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, is expected to experience calm and mostly dry weather through the rest of the week before a stronger blast of Arctic air arrives late Sunday into Monday.

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – December 10, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 10, 2025:

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Patchy Dense Fog, Then Gusty Winds for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should be prepared for a tricky start to the day, as patchy dense fog is expected through about 10 a.m. Wednesday, especially in low-lying areas and valleys. Visibility may drop quickly from one stretch of road to the next, so slow down, use low beams, and leave extra following distance during the morning commute.

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Chattooga County Home Sales Slow in November 2025 as Buyers Gain Breathing Room

Housing activity in Chattooga County showed signs of a cooldown in November 2025, with fewer homes changing hands and properties taking longer to sell compared to the faster pace many buyers and sellers saw last year. Local market watchers have described the current setup as a kind of “seller standoff,” where asking prices and what buyers are willing (or able) to pay aren’t always lining up.

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