A Chattooga County family caring for 11 foster children has lost their home, vehicles and personal belongings in a devastating fire, prompting an urgent appeal for community assistance.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, October 18, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect another beautiful fall day this Sunday, October 18, with abundant sunshine, cool temperatures and dry conditions. However, the National Weather Service is warning that low humidity, gusty winds and increasingly dry vegetation will create an elevated risk of wildfires this afternoon and evening.
A section of West Washington Street in Summerville will be closed Monday, October 19, while city crews work to replace a sewer line.
Summerville City Manager Jason Winters told WZQZ News on Friday that the city will be replacing a sewer line in the area.
According to a notice issued by the City of Summerville, West Washington Street will be closed to through traffic between Sunset Drive and Raymond Street from 8:30 AM until 4 PM Monday.
Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time during the closure.
The city says the work is part of its efforts to maintain municipal utilities. Drivers are urged to use caution around the work area.
Summerville Police are investigating the reported theft of a handgun from a pickup truck parked at a residence on Kelly Street.
Chattooga County voters planning to cast absentee ballots in the November 3 General Election have until Friday, October 23, to submit their applications.
Residents who travel Oak Hill Alpine Road near Lyerly could face several more years of restrictions on the Mosteller Creek Bridge as Chattooga County works toward securing funding for a replacement.
The 13th Annual Sequoyah Quilt Show continues today, Sunday, October 18, at the historic Summerville Depot, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to enjoy beautiful handmade quilts, traditional craftsmanship and special demonstrations.
Georgia’s firearms deer hunting season opened yesterday, Saturday, October 17, bringing thousands of hunters into the woods across Chattooga County and the rest of the state.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate at the Gordon County Jail after the man was found unresponsive in his cell early Thursday morning, October 15.
According to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston, jail personnel discovered the inmate unresponsive and immediately summoned emergency medical services. Medical personnel responded quickly to the jail, but the inmate did not survive.
Following the death, the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office requested an independent investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which is standard procedure when an inmate dies while in custody.
GBI agents responded to the jail Thursday morning, along with Gordon County Sheriff’s Office detectives and the Gordon County Coroner, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities have not released the inmate’s identity, age or information about why he was being held at the jail. The cause of death has also not been disclosed.
The Sheriff’s Office says the GBI investigation remains active and ongoing, with additional information expected to be released as it becomes available.