Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, May 20, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect another round of summer-like heat this week, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s through the weekend.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is gearing up for its 2026 Summer Reading Program, themed “Unearth A Story,” with activities planned across Northwest Georgia — including special events at the Chattooga and Trion libraries.
The Summerville Police Department arrested a driver Saturday night following a traffic stop that led to a DUI investigation.
As Georgia travelers prepare for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is urging drivers to make safety a top priority.
A vehicle reported stolen in Summerville over the weekend has now been determined to be part of a civil dispute, according to the Summerville Police Department.
The Summerville Police Department says a six-year-old child found a loaded firearm on a playground at Summerville Gardens.
According to an incident report, Officer Matt Kinnamon was dispatched to 127 Summerville Gardens on May 14 after maintenance technician Adam Gill reported the discovery. Gill told police the child found the firearm and brought it to him.
Gill unloaded the gun, removed the magazine, and reported the incident. Police said the firearm was checked through dispatch and was confirmed not to be stolen.
Officer Kinnamon collected the firearm and placed it into evidence for safekeeping.
Summerville Montessori School will celebrate its students with an end-of-year parade on Thursday, May 21, at 5 p.m.
The parade will begin at Chattooga High School, travel down Highway 114 to Highway 27, and continue to the school.
Family, friends, and community members are invited to come out and support the students and celebrate their achievements from the school year.
Any graduating seniors who previously attended Montessori are also invited to take part in the parade and serve as grand marshals in recognition of their graduation and accomplishments.