Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 16, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will stay warm through the middle of next week, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s across much of the area.
History was made in Thomaston, Georgia on Friday night as the Trion Lady Bulldogs captured the first state championship in program history with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Irwin County in the GHSA Class A Division II state title match.
Playing at Upson-Lee High School, the Lady Bulldogs rose to the occasion in a hard-fought championship battle worthy of a state final.
Allison Hudgins proved to be the hero for Trion, scoring both goals in the championship victory and helping secure the historic win for the Lady Bulldogs.
The state title marks not only the first girls’ soccer championship in Trion High School history, but also the first girls’ soccer state championship ever won by a Northwest Georgia program.
The historic victory caps off a memorable season for the Lady Bulldogs and forever cements their place in Trion athletics history.
A free food distribution event is taking place today in the Teloga community.
The Teloga Community Food Drive will be held from 10 AM until noon today, or until supplies run out, at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
No ID is required to receive food. Organizers are asking participants not to line up before 9:30 AM.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the event.
The food drive is being supported by Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Summerville is gearing up for a busy summer season, with camping, hiking, fishing and family-friendly programs available for visitors.
Park Manager Katy Gramling says summer adventures at the park include several camping options, including electric campsites, backcountry campsites and a pioneer campground with water but no electricity.
Gramling says weekend reservations are mostly booked into June, but weekday campers may have a better chance of finding an available site.
Upcoming events at the park include Junior Ranger Camps June 10-12, June 22-25 and July 16-17. The camps are designed for children ages 6 to 12 and include outdoor skills, crafts and ranger-led activities. The park will also host “Star Spangled S’mores and Stories” on July 4 at 7 PM, featuring campfire games, a storybook, hot cocoa and s’mores.
Visitors can also enjoy the park’s lakes, hiking trails and access to the Pinhoti Trail. For reservations or more information, visit Georgia State Parks online or call the park office at 706-857-0826.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System will host another “Makerspace Monday” event on Monday, May 18, at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library located at 360 Farrar Drive.
Participants can sign up for time to use equipment including Cricut machines, 3-D printers, a large-format printer and a laser engraver. Organizers say materials are available for purchase, or participants may bring their own supplies.
Registration is required to participate. Those interested can call 706-857-2553 or stop by the library circulation desk for more information.
A Summerville woman was arrested after a domestic disturbance allegedly led to property damage and a physical confrontation with officers.
Summerville city leaders traveled to Washington to meet with Congressman Clay Fuller and discuss federal funding requests tied to several major infrastructure needs in the city.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved $596 million in infrastructure improvements during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 as part of a historic $4.8 billion investment in non-recurring maintenance projects nationwide.
Even with several rounds of recent rainfall across northwest Georgia, drought conditions continue to grip Chattooga County and much of the Southeast.
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, Chattooga County remains in drought conditions, with officials saying recent rain has provided only limited relief to extremely dry soil and low streamflow levels.
Weather experts say the region remains well below normal rainfall totals over the past several months, and ongoing dry conditions have continued to elevate wildfire danger across Georgia and neighboring states.
The National Drought Mitigation Center reports that much of Georgia remains in moderate to severe drought categories despite scattered rain events in recent weeks. Forecasters say isolated showers may temporarily improve surface conditions, but more widespread and sustained rainfall will be needed before meaningful drought recovery occurs.
Recent dry weather has also contributed to elevated fire weather concerns across north Georgia, with low humidity and dry vegetation increasing the risk for brush fires and wildfires.
Meteorologists say warmer temperatures expected over the coming days could worsen evaporation rates and place additional stress on already dry ground conditions.