A Rome man was arrested Monday at his Judson Drive home on two counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals.
Summerville Police say that a scam artist tried to get a local resident to cash a fake check. According to a report released this week, the scammer offered the subject a job with “Xerox” and sent them a $950 check. The scammer told the person to cash the check and then send them $850 of the $950 from the check. When the person attempted to cash the check, they were told that the check was fake.
The Walker County Health Department, 603 East Villanow Street, LaFayette, will provide free breast exams Thursday, October 19, from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Gifts and refreshments will also be provided.
Summerville Police were called to a West Washington Street address on Sunday about a burglary in progress. When police got to the residence and spoke with the complainant, she told police that she came home to find that someone had been inside her house, turned the television on and had used the shower. She told police that she believed the person was still inside the residence. When police entered the house they found the suspect in the woman’s bed, asleep and wearing a pair of the woman’s blue jeans. The suspect would not give a reason to police for being inside the residence other than, “This is my house”. Police arrested twenty-four-year-old Thomas Marty Laney and charged him with burglary, theft by taking and theft of services.
On Wednesday, September 13 at the fifth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards held at the City Winery in Nashville, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) raised over $400,000 for our nation’s military vets.
You’ll want to keep an eye to the horizon later this week, as September wraps up with the glorious and extra-bright full Harvest Moon, the final “Super Moon” of 2023.
Chili Division Judge’s Choice Winner 1st Place – Tony Hughes
The Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cook-Off event held at The Summerville Depot on September 16th was a big hit despite rain. Amateur teams competed in a fun filled day of friendly and healthy competition. Attendees sampled different Chili and Brunswick Stew recipes from 10 different teams to vote for their favorites in People’s Choice Taste and Best Team Theme/Spirit. The competitor’s also added fun to the event by dressing up to compete for the most spirited team.
A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy graduate has been recognized for her quick actions that saved a man’s life.
Home to one of only a few operating train turntables in the southeastern United States, Summerville is truly a step back in time for train and history buffs alike. The City of Summerville is currently gearing up for its annual “Steam into Summerville Railroad Days”. The 6 week celebration will usher in fall and visitors of ages, while bringing a wide array of festivities to Summerville’s Dowdy Park and the Summerville Depot.