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September 13, 2026

Man Arrested After Reported Disturbance At Spearmint Trail Residence

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A man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a reported disturbance at a residence on Spearmint Trail earlier this month.

According to an incident report, an officer was dispatched to 22 Spearmint Trail at approximately 12:15 PM on September 5 in reference to a man reportedly refusing to leave the residence.

Police said they encountered a man later identified as Trevor Wagner near the intersection of Scoggins Street and Spearmint Trail. According to the report, Wagner was carrying and drinking from a large container when the officer attempted to speak with him.

The officer reported that Wagner initially refused commands to stop and continued walking away before eventually stopping. Police said Wagner appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol.

According to the report, Wagner told the officer he had been at the residence with friends and had used marijuana. The complainant, John Smith, told police that Wagner had come to the residence from Jason Mitchell’s home and that he had given Wagner some food and allowed him to use his phone to call his mother.

The report states that Wagner then became involved in an argument with his mother over the phone. Smith told police he instructed Wagner to leave, but Wagner allegedly became irate and refused.

Police said Wagner was arrested and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Family Connection Gets Early Start On Christmas “Stuff A Stocking” Drive

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It may only be September, but Chattooga Family Connection is getting an early start on Christmas by asking the community to help fill stockings for local children, teenagers and families.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Firewise Adventure Day To Bring First Responders, Scouting And Outdoor Education To Camp Sidney Dew

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Families from across Northwest Georgia are invited to Camp Sidney Dew next Saturday for a free family event featuring emergency vehicles, first responders, outdoor education and Scouting activities.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Active Jury Duty Scam

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The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another active scam after multiple citizens reported receiving fraudulent calls from people pretending to be Sheriff’s Office employees.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the callers tell residents they have missed jury duty and now have a warrant for their arrest. The scammers then claim the supposed warrant or other legal issue can be resolved by paying money.

In some cases, victims are instructed to purchase Green Dot cards or use other methods to send payment.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says the calls are fraudulent and emphasized that the Sheriff’s Office will not call residents and demand money to resolve a warrant or missed jury duty.

Officials are urging residents not to send money to anyone they do not know, regardless of how convincing or urgent the caller may sound.

Anyone receiving one of the calls who is uncertain whether it is legitimate can contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify the information before taking any action.

The warning comes as law enforcement agencies continue to see scammers impersonating officers and government employees in an effort to frighten victims into making immediate payments.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Being Found In Underwear On Halls Valley Road Property

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A 30-year-old man was arrested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office after deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person on private property earlier this month.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Summer Burn Ban Ends October 1

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Residents across much of Northwest Georgia have less than three weeks remaining under Georgia’s annual summer outdoor burning ban.

September 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – September 12, 2026

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

September 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Saturday Weather: Storms And Heavy Rain Possible Before Hotter, Drier Weather Returns

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Keep the umbrella handy today as showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this afternoon.

September 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Outlasts Dade County In 42-35 Road Win

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The Trion Bulldogs picked up their third victory of the season Friday night, winning a high-scoring battle over the Dade County Wolverines, 42-35, in Trenton.

The Bulldogs and Wolverines traded scores throughout the night, but Trion was able to come away with the seven-point victory. MaxPreps now lists the game as final, with Trion improving to 3-1 and Dade County falling to 1-3.

Friday’s victory gives Trion back-to-back wins. The Bulldogs defeated Ridgeland 38-17 last week after opening the season with a 36-7 victory over Gordon Lee and suffering their only loss thus far, 31-7 against Model.

The win also continues a strong start to the season for head coach Sean Patrick’s Bulldogs, who have now scored at least 36 points in each of their three victories.

Trion returns home next Friday night, September 18, when the Bulldogs host Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe at 7:30 PM.

September 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Falls Short In Defensive Battle At Coosa, 14-7

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The Chattooga Indians came up just short on the road Friday night, falling to the Coosa Eagles 14-7 in a low-scoring non-region matchup in Rome.

Chattooga entered the game looking for its first win of the season and turned in its strongest defensive performance of the young season, holding Coosa to just two touchdowns. The Indians, however, were unable to generate enough offense to overcome the Eagles.

The loss drops Chattooga to 0-3 on the season under head coach Roone Gable, while Coosa improves to 2-1.

There was also a concerning moment during Friday night’s game when Chattooga’s #2, Aiden Fletcher, was injured. Fletcher is expected to be okay following the injury.

Despite the loss, the Indians showed improvement defensively after allowing 33 points against LaFayette in the season opener and 42 points against Model last week.

Chattooga will remain on the road next week as the Indians travel to Ridgeland on Friday, September 18, for another non-region matchup. The Panthers enter the game at 0-4 after falling to LaFayette 27-17 Friday night.

The Indians will look to pick up their first victory of the season before returning home to the Little Big Horn later this month.