Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 2, 2026:
After a mostly quiet start to Friday in Chattooga County, residents should be ready for wet roads and off-and-on showers as rain builds back into Northwest Georgia late today and lasts into Saturday. Forecasters expect clouds to thicken through the afternoon as moisture streams north, setting the stage for showers to spread in late Friday evening and overnight.
New Year’s Day brought an extra reason to celebrate at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center — the hospital welcomed its first baby of 2026 early Thursday morning.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 1, 2026:
Here are some of the top stories from WZQZ Radio and our website at www.chattoogainfo.com for 2025, highlighting major legal battles, elections, public safety issues, education news, and political developments that shaped the year in Chattooga County.
Several major changes are expected across Chattooga County in 2026, with local leaders and state partners pointing to new funding tools, downtown development incentives, and a comprehensive planning update that could shape priorities for years to come.
Residents across Chattooga County are being encouraged to help save lives by donating blood at an upcoming Blood Assurance Blood Drive later this month.
AdventHealth Redmond has announced the appointment of Hudson Sutton as the hospital’s new executive director of operations.
Mostly sunny and dry conditions will continue across Middle Georgia and parts of north Georgia through Thursday, bringing an elevated fire danger this afternoon due to very low relative humidity. Officials have issued a Fire Danger Statement as humidity values drop to 25 percent or lower in some areas, increasing the risk of wildfires despite cool temperatures.
Card collectors and gaming fans are invited to gather for Trion Card Night on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Trion Recreation Department.
The event will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the recreation department located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion. Organizers say the evening is open to collectors, traders, and players of all experience levels.
Featured cards include sports cards such as baseball, football, and basketball, along with trading card games (TCG) like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. Tables will be available for reservation for those looking to trade, sell, or play during the event.
Anyone interested in reserving a table or needing additional information is asked to contact Alex at (706) 584-0567.