Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become increasingly widespread throughout the day Sunday, bringing periods of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds to the area. Temperatures will climb to around 88 degrees before storms become more numerous during the afternoon and evening hours.
The Summerville City Council will hold a special called meeting on Monday, June 15, at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
According to the meeting agenda, council members will consider several items of business, including authorizing Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a UCBI financing resolution and approving Change Order No. 1 related to the city’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant project.
The primary item on the agenda is the second reading and adoption of the City of Summerville’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget ordinance. The budget consideration will include a public hearing, followed by discussion and possible action by the council.
The meeting will also include the mayor’s comments, approval of the agenda, public comments and adjournment.
Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing regarding the proposed budget.
The leadership team at Leroy Massey Elementary School recently gathered at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden for a planning meeting focused on the year ahead.
During the meeting, school leaders worked on setting a vision for the upcoming school year while also taking a close look at student achievement data. The goal was to establish meaningful instructional priorities designed to support student success and continued improvement.
School officials said the conversations centered on building on existing strengths, identifying areas for growth, and creating the best possible learning experiences for students.
Leroy Massey Elementary also thanked Shawn Keim and Mike Afdahl from NWRESA, along with Chattooga County Schools Chief Academic Officer Robert Beach, for their support and guidance throughout the process.
The school said the partnership helps LMES continue moving forward with purpose and excellence.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for nitenpyram, a medication used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. The action marks the first approval of a generic animal drug specifically authorized for use against the flesh-eating parasite.
Cybersecurity experts are warning consumers about a growing phishing scam that uses digital calendar invitations to trick victims into revealing personal information, financial details and account credentials.
Drivers in Chattooga County continue to face car insurance rates that closely mirror Georgia’s already high statewide averages.
Twenty-nine students received their High School Equivalency diplomas this week through the Youth Success Academy at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
A major contraband investigation has led to the seizure of nearly a kilogram of methamphetamine and multiple cell phones from a Georgia prison inmate’s cell, according to authorities.
The City of Summerville has taken another step toward adding a new family-friendly attraction by approving a contract for a splash pad at J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park.
During a recent meeting, the Summerville City Council approved awarding the project to Gametime at a cost of approximately $399,948.80. City officials said the splash pad is expected to enhance recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors.
Summerville City Manager Jason Winters discussed the project with council members prior to the vote, noting that the splash pad represents a significant investment in community recreation. The facility is expected to provide a safe and enjoyable place for children and families to cool off during the summer months.
The addition of the splash pad is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve parks and recreational amenities. Once completed, the new attraction will become a centerpiece of Dowdy Park and is expected to serve residents for years to come.
City leaders expressed optimism about the project and its potential to enhance quality of life while providing another destination for families in the community.
Mr. Danny Monroe Murphy, age 71, a resident of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence surrounded by loving family.
Mr. Murphy was born in Lafayette, Georgia on September 16, 1954, son of the late Kellett Monroe Murphy and Dorothy “Moma Dot” Montgomery Murphy. He was a retired welder from Mount Vernon Mills where he spent some 30+ years in maintenance where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Anthony was an avid hunter where he enjoyed hunting bear, turkey and deer just to name a few. He was also a very skilled auto mechanic where he was an enthusiast when it came to working on old cars.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris and Alice Montgomery; grandparents, Roe and Angelo Kellett Murphy; grandsons, Nicholas Arnold and Travis Bailey; granddaughter, Kristen Thrasher; great granddaughter, Joselyn Phibbs and great grandson, Asher Carroll.
Danny is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Gail Murphy; son, Shannon Kell Monroe Murphy; daughters, Angel Fitzgerald(Harvey); Amy Thrasher(Stacy); Jana Arnold(Mike); Kim Vaughn(Dickie); brothers, Randy “Pop” Murphy(Gail) and Marty Murphy; sisters, Connie Bramlett, Jeannie(Jackie) Corbin; Audrey Brock; Goldie Hames, Ginger(Steve) Marshall; 13 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Murphy will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory Services with the Rev. Denver King and Darwin Blansit officiating. Pallbearers will be Shannon Murphy, Jamison Phibbs, Ryan Arnold, Noah Vaughn, Randy Murphy, Marty Murphy, Ryan Murphy and Jonah Coker. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Rowland, Mike Arnold, Dickie Vaughn, Harvey Fitzgerald and Stacy Thrasher.
The Murphy family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Danny Monroe Murphy.
