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June 19, 2026

Summerville Police Investigating Theft Of Wheels And Tires From Vehicle

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating the theft of wheels and tires from a vehicle at a local auto dealership.

According to the incident report, the theft involved a white 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer located at a dealership property on Martin Street. The stolen property was listed as four wheels and tires removed from the vehicle.

Police documented the theft and advised the vehicle owner that the case would be turned over to investigators. Officers also indicated that extra patrols would be conducted in the area as the investigation continues.

No suspects had been identified at the time of the report, and the case remains under investigation by the Summerville Police Department.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested On Criminal Trespass Charge In Summerville

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A woman was arrested on a criminal trespass charge after allegedly returning to a property from which she had previously been banned, according to the Summerville Police Department.

Police identified the suspect as Sandy Waynette Wilson, 48, of Summerville.

According to the report, officers learned Wilson had been criminally trespassed from the property approximately 13 days earlier and was prohibited from being there. After confirming that information through dispatch, officers placed Wilson under arrest and transported her to the Chattooga County Jail.

The charge listed in the report is criminal trespass. The case was handled by the Summerville Police Department.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Argument During Child Exchange Leads To Police Response In Summerville

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Summerville Police officers responded to a reported disturbance involving a child custody exchange at a residence on Carol Drive.

According to the incident report, a disagreement arose regarding the transportation of bicycles during a child exchange between family members. Police spoke with those involved and determined the situation was a civil matter.

The report states that an argument occurred between family members over where the bicycles would be transported. Officers mediated the dispute, and after several phone calls, the parties reached an agreement regarding the bicycles.

No criminal charges were filed, and the incident was cleared following mediation by the Summerville Police Department.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Launches Partial Claim Program To Help Veterans Avoid Foreclosure

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new program aimed at helping veterans who are struggling financially avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lauren Alaina, Mark Wills To Headline Fort Oglethorpe’s Labor Day At The Post

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Walker County native and Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina along with Mark Wills have been named headliners for the City of Fort Oglethorpe’s 2026 Labor Day at the Post celebration.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome To Celebrate 250 Years Of American Independence With July 4th Extravaganza

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Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host the 2026 Independence Day Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4, at Ridge Ferry Park, celebrating 250 years of American independence.

The event, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, begins at 3 PM and will feature family activities, games, water inflatables, food trucks and concessions. Inflatable wristbands will be available for $5.

Live music will be featured on the Coca-Cola stage, including a performance by Makenzie Phipps, a contestant from Season 28 of The Voice.

The evening will conclude with one of the largest fireworks shows in Northwest Georgia at approximately 9:30 PM above Jackson Hill. The fireworks display, produced by Pyrotecnico, will include more than 1,500 fireworks in a red, white and blue celebration.

Parking for the event is $5 and card only. Parking will be available in the main park and Shoals parking lots, and attendees are asked to follow staff directions.

Guests are reminded that large coolers, pets, drones, fires and sparklers are not permitted in Ridge Ferry Park.

For more information, visit rfpra.com.

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – June 18, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 18, 2026:

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rain And Thunderstorms Today With More Rain This Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a wet and stormy Thursday as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms move through the area.

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Offices To Close Friday For Juneteenth

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Chattooga County government offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

According to County Clerk Johnna Allen, the Chattooga County Transfer Station and all county dumpsites will remain open and operate on their regular schedules.

County offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22.

June 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Applications Open For Fall 2026 Governor’s Internship Program

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Students and recent graduates interested in public service and state government now have an opportunity to gain firsthand experience inside Georgia’s Executive Office.