The housing market in Chattooga County continued to show steady activity during May 2026 as the spring home-buying season remained in full swing across Northwest Georgia.
The City of Summerville is recognizing Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Week and honoring the court professionals who help keep the city’s municipal court operating efficiently.
City officials extended appreciation to Chief Municipal Court Clerk Paula Womack and Deputy Court Clerk Stephanie Lathem for their service, professionalism and commitment to the community.
The city said their work includes assisting citizens, coordinating court proceedings, maintaining records and supporting daily court operations.
Officials said Womack and Lathem play an important role in helping ensure the fairness and effectiveness of City Court.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a theft involving tools that were reportedly taken from a vehicle in the Summerville Gardens area.
According to the incident report, the theft occurred at a residence on Summerville Gardens Drive. Police documented offenses of theft by taking and entering an automobile with the intent to commit theft.
The victim reported that several tools were missing, including three crescent wrenches, an Allen wrench set, four screwdrivers, two channel locks, and a crimp tool. The report also noted the theft of approximately $100 worth of brass and copper. The total estimated value of the stolen property was about $300.
According to the officer’s narrative, the victim indicated some of the items may have been stolen from the Walmart parking lot. The case was forwarded for further investigation, and the victim was advised to file a report with the appropriate agency if the incident occurred at Walmart.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Think you have what it takes to be the top hot dog eater in Chattooga County?
The City of Summerville is looking for contestants to take part in a Hot Dog Eating Contest during the 2026 Celebrate Independence Festival and Fireworks celebration.
The contest will be held Thursday, July 2, at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center as part of Summerville’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Organizers are encouraging residents who enjoy friendly competition and community fun to sign up and test their eating skills in front of a crowd during the festival.
The Celebrate Independence Festival will feature activities, entertainment, and fireworks as the community comes together to commemorate the nation’s semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Additional details about contest registration and festival activities are expected to be announced by the City of Summerville.
MR. WILLIAM F. COOPER, age 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Monday morning, June 8, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in New Jersey on March 6, 1953 to the late Raymond W. and Gladys Louise Crabtree Cooper. In addition to Parents, William was preceded in death by a brother, the late Jerry Cooper and a niece the late Mary Burrage.
Surviving are sisters, Faye Cooper and Shirley (Michael) Herring; brothers, Wayne (Essie) Cooper, Clayton Cooper, and Sherman Cooper; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral and interment services will be held Friday, June 12th, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Silver Hill Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Cooper officiating. Active Pallbearers Kenneth ooper, Kenny Cooper, Mike Deaver, Cody Parker, Michael Herring, and Jason Cooper. Vistitation will be Friday from 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements for Mr. William F. Cooper, who passed away Monday.
Summerville Parks and Recreation has extended sign-ups through this Friday, June 12, to fill several remaining youth age group spots.
Openings remain for 6U, 8U and 11U participants. The department says it can still accept 10 more players in the 6U division, 5 more in 8U and 5 more in 11U.
Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 11, 2026:
Hot and humid summer weather will remain in place across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the weekend, with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing each day.
The Band Chickamauga will bring its mix of rock classics and Southern rock favorites to Trion this Saturday as part of the 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest.
A former administrator at the Dade County Jail has been arrested following allegations that he used county funds for personal purchases.