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January 19, 2026

Chattooga County Environmental Health Releases Early January Inspection Scores

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of January 2026, showing perfect scores for two tourist accommodation facilities in the county.

Express Inn & Suites, located at 14364 Highway 27 in Trion, earned a score of 100 on its most recent inspection conducted January 14, 2026.

James H. Floyd State Park, located at 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road in Summerville, also received a score of 100 on its latest inspection conducted January 7, 2026.

Should you ever have any complaint about any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, you can contact Chattooga County Environmental Health at (706) 857-3377.

January 19, 2026

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Georgia Net Tax Revenues Rise 3% in December, State Reports $3.44 Billion Collected

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The State of Georgia says net tax collections in December totaled $3.44 billion. That’s up by about $101 million, or 3 percent, compared to December of last year.

January 19, 2026

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MLK Day Closures and Day of Service Set for Monday in Chattooga County

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Banks, the post office, and government offices in Chattooga County and in the cities of Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, and Menlo are closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who helped bring national attention to the fight for equality through nonviolent action. The holiday is also recognized as a National Day of Service, encouraging people to give back to their communities as a way to honor Dr. King’s message.

Locally, a Day of Service will be held Monday, January 19th at Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive, Summerville. The event begins at 10 AM with Felicia’s Kids, and everyone is invited to come and join this event sponsored by the Chattooga County MLK Committee.

January 13, 2026

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – January 13, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, January 13, 2026:

January 13, 2026

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Animal Advocate Urges Alternatives to Beaver Trapping in Town Creek; City Manager Says Trapping Will Continue

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Local animal advocate Kristy Kirby Colbert addressed the Summerville City Council, Mayor, and City Manager Monday night, urging city leaders to consider alternatives to trapping beavers that have been obstructing water flow in Town Creek.

January 12, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – January 12, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 12, 2026:

January 8, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – January 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 8, 2026:

January 7, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – January 7, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 7, 2026:

January 6, 2026

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – January 6, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, January 6, 2026:

January 6, 2026

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Mild, Cloudy, and Breezy in Chattooga County; Weekend Front Could Bring Showers and a Few Storms

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia stay unusually warm today and Wednesday as southwest winds keep moisture and mild air in place. Expect mostly cloudy skies with afternoon highs in the upper 60s to near 70, about 15 degrees above normal for early January. A few isolated, light showers could pop up overnight, but rain chances and amounts look low for now. Winds may get a little gusty at times today, with gusts up to around 20 mph possible across the northern tier of Georgia.