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September 27, 2026

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.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sheriff’s Office Fundraiser Raises $1,515 For Senior Christmas Baskets And Deputy Support

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office says its recent fundraiser raised $1,515 to support two local programs.

Sheriff Mark A. Schrader thanked the individuals and businesses that came out to support the event, along with the employees and community members who worked throughout the day.

Part of the money raised will go toward providing Christmas baskets for senior citizens enrolled in the Sheriff’s Office Well-Check Program.

Funds will also help provide healthy snacks for deputies to keep in their patrol vehicles for times when they are tied up on extended calls and unable to stop for a meal.

Sheriff Schrader gave special thanks to the women in the Sheriff’s Office who helped work the fundraiser and assist with the event.

“I want to personally thank each person and each business that came out and supported our fundraiser,” Schrader said, adding that the support will help the department continue serving both senior citizens and deputies.

The fundraiser was held Friday at the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and included a hot dog lunch and bake sale.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cleanup And Demolition At Former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital To Begin In October

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A major cleanup and demolition project at the former Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital property in Rome is expected to get underway next month, and the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the work before it begins.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Seeking Bids For Uniform And Laundry Service

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Chattooga County is seeking a company to provide uniform rental, cleaning and maintenance services for employees in multiple county departments, with bids scheduled to be opened Wednesday.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners To Revisit Data Center Moratorium Thursday

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will take another look at the county’s data center moratorium when commissioners meet Thursday evening in LaFayette.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – September 26, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 26, 2026:

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fall-Like Weekend Brings Sunshine And Cooler Temperatures To Chattooga County

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Chattooga County is getting a welcome taste of fall this weekend, with sunshine, cooler temperatures and much lower humidity expected through Sunday.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Rolls Past Northview While Chattooga Falls To Gordon Lee

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Friday night brought very different results for Chattooga County’s two high school football teams, as the Trion Bulldogs continued their strong season with a convincing road victory while the Chattooga Indians were unable to get their offense going at home against Gordon Lee.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Commissioner Allen Sets County Millage Rate On Friday

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen set the county’s 2026 maintenance and operations millage rate at 7.959 mills during a meeting Friday afternoon at the Hurley Community Development Center in Summerville.

That’s down from 10.281 mills last year.

At the same time, the county’s total net tax digest has grown to more than 912 million dollars, up from about 779 million in 2025.

Even with that increase in taxable property value, the county expects to levy about 5.53 million dollars in M&O property taxes, nearly 933-thousand dollars less than last year.

Individual tax bills can still vary depending on assessments, exemptions and school taxes.

WZQZ News will have more on this story in upcoming newscasts and online at www.chattoogainfo.com .