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Mr. Steve McClain, age 70, of Summerville, GA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Mr. McClain was born July 10, 1956, in LaFayette, GA, to the late Charles McClain and Sarah Durham McClain.
Survivors include his long-time companion, Charlotte Taylor; his son, Chris (Kimberly) Butler; daughter, Christy (J.L.) Villaroel; sister, Shelia (Randy) Mills; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; special friends, Tina McGuire, Marty McGuire, Phil McGuire, Ricky Johnson, and Sheila Wilson Hill.
Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mr. McClain will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Subligna Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Brown, Dusty Brown, Phil McGuire, Tina McGuire, and Marty McGuire. Honorary pallbearers will be Cheryl and Sonny Durham.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 10, 2026:
Hot, humid summertime weather will remain firmly in place across Northwest Georgia this week, with scattered thunderstorms and increasingly dangerous heat becoming the primary weather concerns.
Chattooga County residents have an opportunity to weigh in on transportation projects planned for Northwest Georgia as the Georgia Department of Transportation seeks public input on its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.
The Summerville City Council will meet today, Monday, August 10, for its regular called meeting, with several purchases, personnel matters and city projects scheduled for discussion and possible action.
The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at Summerville City Hall. The agenda lists Mayor Rickey Hughes along with council members Simone Adams, Dana W. Mosley, Jeff Martin, Joe Money Jr. and Zachary Martin.
Mayor Hughes’ comments will include announcements and a proclamation for Terry Money. The council will also consider approval of minutes from its July 13 regular called meeting.
Several items are included on the consent agenda. The council is being asked to authorize the city manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Mountain Education and the City of Summerville. Proposed amendments to city policies concerning employee concerns, disciplinary actions and terminations are also listed.
Council members will consider several sign requests along with a Georgia Environmental Finance Authority resolution concerning a loan modification. The agenda also calls for approval of a $6,400 NyHart service agreement for actuarial valuation work and the purchase of various-sized Hymax couplings from Ferguson Waterworks for $18,569.70.
Under new business, the council is scheduled to discuss and possibly take action on a resolution reinstating the city’s Code of Ordinances regarding buildings and building regulations. Council members will also consider a pay increase for the Public Safety Director due to additional duties and approve pay for the interim Water Treatment Plant supervisor.
Another major item involves the proposed purchase of two police vehicles from Prater Ford. The agenda lists a cost not to exceed $45,331.76 for each base vehicle, along with $11,918 per vehicle to install emergency equipment through Coosa Valley Communications and additional costs for vehicle lettering through Hi-Tech Signs & Graphs.
The council will also consider quotes for a metal maintenance shop and a concrete pad for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. An executive session concerning personnel is also on the agenda.
Here is the complete agenda for the meeting:
A Lyerly man was arrested after a dispute at a residence resulted in damage to a window, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report.
The Chattooga County Fair is set to return later this month, bringing four days of rides, livestock shows, live entertainment, competitions and family activities to the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.