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October 2, 2026

Arrest Report – Friday – October 2, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 2, 2026:

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wet Weekend Ahead As Fall Temperatures Return To Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia is in for a significant weather change this weekend, with unseasonably warm conditions giving way to increasing rain chances, the potential for locally heavy rainfall and noticeably cooler temperatures by Sunday and early next week.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Hosts Gordon Central For Homecoming Friday Night

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The Chattooga Indians return to the Little Big Horn Friday night for Homecoming, taking on the Gordon Central Warriors in a Region 7-AA matchup.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.

Both teams enter Friday night’s game looking for their first win of the season. Chattooga is 0-5 overall and 0-1 in region play, while Gordon Central is also 0-5 overall and 0-1 in the region.

Chattooga is coming off a 23-0 loss to Gordon Lee, while Gordon Central fell to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 35-26 last Friday.

For Head Coach Roone Gable and the Indians, Friday night’s game provides an opportunity to pick up an important region victory in front of the Homecoming crowd.

The game caps off a week of Homecoming activities at Chattooga High School, including the Red & Black Bash held Wednesday evening. The Homecoming Court will also be featured Friday night as students, alumni and supporters gather at the Little Big Horn.

Trion has the week off, making the Chattooga-Gordon Central matchup the featured WZQZ football broadcast this week.

The game will be heard live on WZQZ 99.1 FM and will also be streamed live on the WZQZ Facebook page.

The Chattooga broadcast crew of Chris “Bubba” Wilson and Steiner Davis, along with cameraman Mason Gilreath, will bring listeners and viewers all the action from the Little Big Horn.

Kickoff between the Chattooga Indians and Gordon Central Warriors is at 7:30 PM Friday.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tightens Animal Entry Requirements Following New World Screwworm Detection

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Livestock owners in Chattooga County and across Georgia are being urged to stay alert as the Georgia Department of Agriculture has reinstated enhanced animal-entry requirements following another detection of New World screwworm in New Mexico.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cloudland Man Indicted In February Domestic Assault Case

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A Cloudland man accused of threatening a woman with a knife and handgun during a domestic dispute earlier this year has now been indicted by a Chattooga County grand jury.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Transit System Seeking Federal Funding For Rural Transportation

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Chattooga County residents have until Friday, October 9, to submit comments or request a public hearing concerning the county’s application for federal funding for its rural public transportation program.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town Of Trion Seeking Bids For Recreation Center Door Replacement

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The Town of Trion is accepting bids for a door replacement project at the Trion Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Five New Measles Cases Confirmed In Georgia

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed five additional cases of measles, bringing the state’s total to 21 cases so far in 2026.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Recognize Five Teachers Of The Year

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Five Chattooga County educators have been recognized as their schools’ 2027 Teachers of the Year and will now move forward for consideration for the districtwide honor.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Woman Arrested On Firearm Charge In Floyd County

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A 46-year-old Trion woman was arrested in Floyd County this week after authorities said a firearm was discovered during a traffic stop in Rome.

According to Floyd County Jail reports, Starla Desiree Dean, 46, of Trion, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped Tuesday on Turner McCall Boulevard for a brake-light violation.

Authorities said the driver, 44-year-old Christopher David Sisco Jr. of Tunnel Hill, fled from the traffic stop at a high rate of speed and at one point traveled on the wrong side of the roadway before eventually stopping.

A search of the vehicle reportedly turned up methamphetamine, amphetamine pills, a digital scale, drug-related items and four firearms, along with magazines and ammunition.

According to reports, officers discovered Dean had an active warrant and found a pistol holder while taking her into custody. Police then located a pistol in the vehicle that reportedly fit the holder.

Dean was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was also listed as facing two probation violation counts.

Sisco faces numerous charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, firearms charges, reckless driving and other traffic offenses.