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Listed on the February 15 Arrest Report at the Chattooga County Jail are:

Billy Wayne Almond, Summerville — No Charges Listed

Christopher Chase Deberry, Summerville — Disorderly Conduct

Anthony Dewayne Hines, Trion — Contempt of Court

Larry Lee Huddleston, Lyerly — Probation Violation

Charles Eugene Jewell, Summerville — Contempt of Court

Tracey Dewayne Pena, Summerville — Public Drunkeness; Disorderly Conduct; Underage Consumption of Alcohol

Douglas Steven Turner, Trion — Probation Violation

Tony Laray Wilson, Trion — Court Production Order 

Kenneth Jerome Espy, Armuchee — VGCSA/ Possession of Methamphetamine; Driving with a suspended/ revoked license; Parole Violation

Latisha Marie Hall, Armuchee — Parole Violation; VGCSA/ Possession of Methamphetamine

Donavan Andrew Henderson, Trion — VGCSA/ Possession of Schedule IV Narcotic (Xanex); VGCSA/ Possession of Schedule IV Narcotic with Intent to Distribute; Possession of a firearm/ or knife during the commission or attempt to commit a crime; Possession/ Use of drug related objects; Use of a communications facility in committing an act of felony; Seat Belt Violation

Astrid Pecola Perry, Summerville — Child Support

Douglas Steven Turner, Trion — Probation Violation

Amber Cherie Zayas, Summerville — Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor 

The water will be off today (Feb. 14) from 9 a.m. to noon in the area of Cummings Road and Tate road to replace a fire hydrant. That information according to Lance Store with the Chattooga County Water Department.

The Georgia Legislature is again trying to gain access to water in the Tennessee River, just North of Dade County. The House passed a resolution this week, seeking a small strip of TVA owned land, in order to access NIckajack Lake. It's sponsored by a representative from Metro Atlanta, which is thirsty for a new source of water.

In the past, Tennessee Government has shrugged off Georgia's attempts to change the border. It was drawn incorrectly by an 1818 survey, which passed the 35th parallel by about a mile. Had that survey been accurate, Georgia would have rightfully had access to the mighty Tennessee River, and most of East Ridge would be in the Peach State. 

Georgia Northwestern's 2012 Rick Perkins Award winner is an instructor at the Walker County campus in Rock Spring. Roy Peco, who directs the automotive technology program, received the award Tuesday in Rome. He has been an instructor at GNTC since 2006. He will now compete for the regional award within the technical college system.

Pecos also volunteers at the Walker County Animal Shelter, the Chickamauga Elementary POT, and the St, Gerard Church Men's Club. 

The Summerville Recreation Department will host the GRPA District 5 Class B Midget Boys All-Star tournament starting Saturday, Feb. 16, at Chattooga High School. The tournament will last until Thursday, Feb. 24.

First round action Saturday starts at 11 a.m when Summerville takes on Rockmart. At 12:15 Murray County goes against Gordon County. And, at 1:30 p.m. Calhoun will face off against Gilmer County.

Other teams that will be in on the action are:

The 7-8 Boys All-Star team travels to Murray County on Friday, Feb. 15, to take on Gilmer County at 8:30 p.m. The Summerville 9-10 Boys All Star team will also play on Friday in Gordon County when they tip off against Gordon County at 6 p.m.

The 7-8 All -Stars travel to Dalton to take on the winner of Friday's matchup between Whitfield County and Rockmart at 3:30 p.m. the 9-10 Girls travel to Calhoun to play the Yellow Jackets at 10 a.m.

The 11-12 Girls All Stars will begin their tournament on Monday, Feb. 18, when they take on the winner of Friday's game between Murray County and Calhoun at 6 p.m.

Am1180 wishes all of the Summerville teams much success this weekend and on Monday. 

A former Rome police officer fired in 2011 for having a relationship with a known felon was charged with drug possession and theft for stealing drugs from a local pharmacy, according to Rome Police and Floyd County Jail reports.

Ambar Monica Velasquez, 32, of 216 Park Ave., Lindale, is accused of stealing 500 Xanax pills from Rome Pharmacy, 501 E. Second Ave., on Jan. 28. 

She is charged with felony possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and misdemeanor theft by taking. 

Velasquez is on probation for another misdemeanor theft. 

She was charged and convicted of theft after she failed to turn in her police uniforms and citation book.