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September 17, 2026

Arrest Report – Thursday – September 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 17, 2026:

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny And Hot Thursday With Heat Index Near 99

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Another round of unusually hot September weather is in store for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia on Thursday, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Farmers Market Open This Morning With Local Favorites

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The Trion Farmers Market is open this morning with another selection of locally made foods, produce and homemade favorites.

The market is held at the pavilion near the track field in Trion, off Simmons Street, giving residents an opportunity to shop locally and support area growers and vendors.

Among the items available today are fried pies, chicken salad, muscadines, peanut brittle, cashew brittle, no-bake cookies and cornflake candy.

Shoppers can also find Granny Parker Pickles, other pickles, relish, salsa, Zippy, jams and jellies, pickled Vidalia onions, pickled eggs and pickled okra.

The Trion Farmers Market has become a regular Thursday stop for residents looking for locally produced foods, homemade treats and specialty items.

Residents are encouraged to stop by the pavilion near the track field off Simmons Street in Trion this morning and support local vendors.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Using Roadsides To Help Protect Monarch Butterflies

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Those patches of taller grass and wildflowers motorists sometimes see along Georgia highways may be serving a purpose beyond simply beautifying the roadside.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Driver Arrested After Deputy Reports Erratic Driving On Trion Teloga Road

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A 55-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office deputy reported observing a vehicle being driven erratically on Trion Teloga Road.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Price Sentenced To 25 Years In Oak Street Shooting Case

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A Summerville man who was acquitted of murder in the 2025 shooting death of Christopher “DJ” Chapman has now been sentenced on the two charges for which a Chattooga County jury found him guilty.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High Looks To Defend Regional Title At Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge

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The Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge returns to Rome in October, and Chattooga County will again have a strong connection to the regional skilled-trades competition.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County EMA To Host Blood Drive In October

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The Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency is teaming up with Blood Assurance for a community blood drive next month in Summerville.

The blood drive will be held Friday, October 9, from 12:30 until 3:30 PM at the Chattooga County EMA office, 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

Blood Assurance encourages residents who are able to donate to participate, emphasizing its message of “Give Local, Save Local.” Blood collected through the organization helps provide a local supply for hospitals and patients throughout the region.

Those planning to donate are encouraged to eat a good meal beforehand, drink extra water, avoid energy drinks and bring identification.

As an added incentive, donors who give blood during the month of October will receive a “Blood Donors Are Game Changers” T-shirt, while supplies last.

Appointments can be made using the QR code included on the blood drive flyer.

The Chattooga County EMA blood drive is scheduled for Friday, October 9, from 12:30-3:30 PM at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Charged With DUI After Traffic Stop On Highway 48

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A Trion man was arrested on a DUI charge following a traffic stop on Highway 48 during the early morning hours of Saturday, September 12.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Proposing Changes To School Zone Speed Camera Rules

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing changes to state rules governing automated speed detection cameras in school zones, and the public has until Monday to submit comments on the proposed amendments.