Arrest Report – Tuesday – October 31, 2017

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 31, 2017:

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AAA: Trick or Treat Safety Alert

For many parents, watching their children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating is an annual Halloween tradition. This year, AAA – The Auto Club Group reminds both parents and trick-or-treaters to be alert and minimize distractions, especially when it comes to cell phones and social media.

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AM 1180 Speaks with Summerville Mayoral Candidates

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Both candidates for Mayor of the City of Summerville sat down and talked with AM 118o about the upcoming election.  Incumbent Mayor Harry Harvey is being challenged by local pastor Chris Nixon.

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Birthday and Anniversary Club, October 29-November 4, 2017

Tony Best was the winner of last week’s Birthday and Anniversary Club.  Tony will receive an arrangement from Duff’s Flowers and a $25 gift certificate to Menlo Restaurant.  Here are the name for the Birthday and Anniversary Club for October 30 – November 4, 2017

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Winters Reappointed to State-Level Environmental Board

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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Nathan Deal has reappointed Jason Winters to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Board.

Winters is the sole commissioner of Chattooga County and a member of the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He is a former chairman of the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce and a former vice chairman of the Georgia Rural Development Council. Winters is a past president of the Summerville-Trion Rotary Club. He is a member of the Summerville-Trion Optimist Club and sits on the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Chattooga County. Winters earned a bachelor’s degree from Berry College. He and his wife, Abby, reside in Lyerly.

FEMA Looking for Employees w/ Construction Experience

PRESS RELEASE: FEMA is hiring local residents to assist in the disaster recovery effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

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Woman Calls Police on Contractor She Thought Did a Bad Job

A Summerville woman called 9-1-1 on her contractor last Wednesday because she thought he did a bad job.

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Break-In at Crossroads Antiques

Today’s docket records indicate that a break-in was reported last Saturday at Crossroads Antiques in Summerville at the intersection of Mahan and Hair Lake Roads.

According to police records, the lock on the front door of Crossroads Antiques had been cut with a pair of bolt cutters that were left on the scene. Complainant Kaye Hamby told the responding deputy that one show case of jewelry had been pilfered through, and three entire wooden show cases and her cash register had been stolen.

At the time of the report, Hamby was unable to provide a dollar amount of the value of the stolen goods. The case is currently under investigation by the Chattooga Co. Sheriff’s Office.

AL Man Threatens His Kids for Not Eating Their Chicken (Floyd)

Brett Lee Williams, of Centre, AL, was arrested at the Rome Fudruckers after he threatened his kids for not eating their chicken. Reports said that Williams told his children that he would “beat their a** if they did not eat some damn chicken”.

Reports added that Williams then refused to provide his ID to police. He is charged with cruelty to children, simple assault, disorderly conduct and obstruction of law enforcement.

Mrs. Ila Bee Gilreath Cherry (M)

Mrs. Ila Bee Gilreath Cherry, age 92 of Summerville passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at her residence.

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