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September 24, 2026

Man Arrested After Allegedly Ignoring Ban From Summerville Housing Authority Property

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A man was arrested on a criminal trespass charge after Summerville Police say he returned to a Summerville Housing Authority property despite previously being banned from the property.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Hays State Prison Officer Faces New Federal Drug And Gun Charges

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A former corrections officer who previously served time in federal prison for smuggling methamphetamine into Hays State Prison in Trion is facing new federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Trade Dispute Leads To Stolen Vehicle Investigation And Arrest

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A dispute over a vehicle trade led Summerville Police to a damaged pickup truck connected to a separate stolen vehicle investigation earlier this month.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Shorter Avenue Crash

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A 70-year-old Rome woman was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Shorter Avenue, according to the Rome Police Department

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

County Paving Program Moving Forward With William Patty Construction

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Chattooga County’s 2026 LMIG and LRA paving program is moving forward under a contract awarded earlier this summer to William Patty Construction, with the work covering 18.54 miles of county roads.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pirelli Announces $1.2 Billion Rome Expansion, 1,000 New Jobs Expected

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One of Northwest Georgia’s largest economic development announcements in recent years is coming to neighboring Floyd County, where Pirelli plans to invest approximately $1.2 billion in a major expansion of its Rome manufacturing operation.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Young Farmers Taking Orders For BBQ Lunch Fundraiser

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The Chattooga County Young Farmers are taking orders for an upcoming BBQ lunch fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the organization’s scholarship fund.

BBQ plates will be available on Friday, October 16, and organizers are asking those interested in purchasing a meal to place their orders in advance.

The Young Farmers say all proceeds from the BBQ lunch will go toward the scholarship fund, which helps support local students as they continue their education.

Orders can be placed through an online Google form provided by the Chattooga County Young Farmers.

The fundraiser is another way the organization supports agricultural education and young people in the community while giving local residents an opportunity to enjoy a BBQ lunch and contribute to a worthwhile cause.

Additional information about pickup and ordering is available through the Chattooga County Young Farmers Facebook page.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Congressional Candidate Shawn Harris To Hold Summerville Town Hall Today

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Democratic congressional candidate Shawn Harris will be in Summerville today for a town hall meeting with Chattooga County residents.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Ag Commissioner Warns Residents About Unlicensed Door-To-Door Pest Control Operators

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Chattooga County residents who are approached at their homes by someone offering pest control services are being urged to ask for a state-issued license before signing a contract or allowing any work to begin.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 23, 2026: