The Summerville Police Department is investigating a fraud case after a woman reported losing $25,000 in a scheme involving callers who falsely claimed her bank account had been compromised.
A partnership between Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Floyd County Prison is helping incarcerated individuals prepare for successful reentry into society through education and workforce training.
A Summerville man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Summerville Police Department.
According to citations provided to WZQZ, Antonio Francisco Tomas, 37, of Summerville, was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Failure to Maintain Lane.
The citations indicate the incident occurred on Sixth Avenue within the city limits of Summerville. The reporting officer noted that Tomas was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was considered less safe to drive. The citation states that a breath test showed a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit.
A separate citation alleges that Tomas failed to maintain a single lane of travel and was involved in a vehicle accident while impaired.
The case is scheduled to be heard in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date.
Weeks of steady rainfall have brought encouraging news for Northwest Georgia, helping ease drought conditions that have plagued the region for months.
Early voting for the June 16, 2026 Primary Runoff Election will begin Monday, June 8, and continue through Friday, June 12, according to the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office.
Georgians will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors as National Fishing and Boating Week returns June 6-14, 2026, with special events, educational programs, and two free fishing days offered statewide.
A Walker County man has been convicted on multiple charges involving the sexual abuse of child family members.
Mrs. Betty Jean Lawson Shives, age 91, of Trion, GA, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at Fifth Avenue Health Care.
Mrs. Shives was born August 25, 1934, in Jamestown, AL, daughter of the late Albert and Ruby Koonce Lawson. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Fred’s. Mrs. Shives enjoyed gardening, yard work, bird watching, and spending time with her great-granddaughter, Lorna.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Leslie “Les” Shives; sisters, Johnnie Owens, Pat Hutchins; and a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Isabella Wells.
Survivors include her son, Brent (Tracy) Shives; daughter, Cindy (Jeff) Wells; 4 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Private entombment will be held at Greenhills Memory Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
MRS. DEBORAH KAYE WHALEY, age 69, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, She was born on February 6, 1957 to the late Charles Mitchell and Wanda Jean Smith who survives.
Surviving are Her mother, Wanda Jean Smith; son, Donavon Whaley; brother, Danny Wooten; grandchildren, Dalay Whaley, Gavyn Whaley, and Bransen Whaley; several Nieces and Nephews.
The Family will receive friends Saturday, June 6th, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 4, 2026: