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September 28, 2026

Two USDA Deadlines Approaching For Chattooga County Farmers And Landowners

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Chattooga County farmers, cattle producers and landowners have two important USDA deadlines approaching, including a September 30 deadline for disaster assistance and an October 9 deadline for several conservation programs.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Modular Housing Units Added At Hays State Prison

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New modular housing units are now in place at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, part of a Georgia Department of Corrections project designed to provide additional prison beds while maintenance and infrastructure improvements are carried out at state facilities.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Arrested After Domestic Dispute On Mountain View Road

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Two people were arrested on disorderly house charges after a Chattooga County deputy responded to a reported physical domestic dispute on Mountain View Road.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Reported Gunfire On Tate Road

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of shots being fired from a vehicle Friday night on Tate Road in the Trion area.

The incident was reported around 9 p.m. Friday, September 25. Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ News that deputies responded to the area and gathered evidence from the scene as part of the investigation.

According to Schrader, there is no indication at this time that anyone was struck by the gunfire, and no victim has been reported.

Investigators have received reports that a vehicle traveled past several residences on Tate Road while shots were being fired.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in the area to check doorbell cameras, home security systems and dashcam footage from around the time of the incident. Investigators are particularly interested in anything that may show a suspicious vehicle or other unusual activity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – September 27, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 27, 2026:

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cool Start To The Week Gives Way To Near-90 Degree Heat

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A stretch of pleasant, dry weather will continue across Chattooga County through the first part of the week, but temperatures are expected to climb back toward summerlike levels by midweek.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Family Connection Sets Holiday Event Dates And Donation Deadlines

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Chattooga Family Connection has announced details for its upcoming Thanksgiving event while also setting a deadline for its already active Christmas Stuff a Stocking Donation Drive.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mosteller Creek Bridge Reopens With Restrictions After Three-Month Closure

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A bridge that serves as an important route for residents in the Lyerly and Menlo areas, and commuters from Alabama, is back open, but motorists will face significant restrictions when crossing.

The Mosteller Creek Bridge on Oak Hill Road west of Lyerly has reopened to traffic, according to the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office. The bridge currently carries a 10-ton weight limit, and traffic is restricted to a single lane.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Disturbance At Lucky’s In Menlo

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A 63-year-old man was arrested after Chattooga County deputies responded to a disturbance at Lucky’s in Menlo, where employees reported an intoxicated man yelling at customers and causing problems inside the store.

According to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, deputies were called to Lucky’s at 7880 Highway 48 on September 16 in reference to an intoxicated male.

When deputies arrived, they encountered Lloyd Christopher Crabb, 63, outside the store. The report states Crabb appeared to be intoxicated and was having difficulty maintaining his balance.

Employees told deputies they had called 911 because of Crabb’s behavior inside Lucky’s. They reported that he appeared intoxicated and was yelling at customers and using vulgar language.

The store manager told deputies that Crabb had also allegedly been offering pills to customers. The report states that a female employee working at the cash register had run from Crabb during the incident.

While deputies were speaking with Crabb, the report says he continued talking loudly and at one point raised his voice inside the store as customers were entering and leaving.

Crabb was taken into custody, and a deputy reported smelling a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him.

Crabb was charged with public drunkenness and transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DNR Reaches Deal To Restore Pine Log Wildlife Management Area

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A popular Northwest Georgia wildlife management area that has been closed to the public for more than three years is set to return to public ownership and eventually reopen for hunting and other outdoor recreation.