Husband & Wife Jailed On Drug Charges

Summerville Police arrested a husband and wife on drug charges after the man was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane.

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Gaylesville Man Injured On Golf Cart That Was Struck By A Truck

A Cherokee County, Alabama man was injured in an accident occurring late Tuesday afternoon, involving a Yamaha golf cart and a 2001 Dodge Caravan.

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Woman Says Her Camper Was Stolen While She Was In Jail

On Tuesday of this week, a Summerville woman says that her camper was stolen while she was in jail.

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Road On Lookout Mountain Reopens After Long Closure Due To Landslides

Dougherty Gap Road – April 2022

A road on Lookout Mountain has reopened after being closed a few months due to damage from a landslide last year. 

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – July 13, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, July 13, 2022:

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Georgia WIC Participants To Get Cards Instead Of Paper Vouchers

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as the WIC program,  helps low-income families buy healthy foods  Georgia is one of the last states in the nation to switch from the old paper vouchers to electronic purchasing cards.

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ATV Reported Stolen

A Sprayberry Hill, Summerville woman reported the theft of an ATV on Saturday of last week.  The complainant told the responding deputy that the green Polaris 500 had belonged to her deceased fiancee.  The deputy checked the property for recent signs of the ATV, but couldn’t find any clues.  The complainant told the deputy that she would get the VIN number and paperwork to help identify the ATV.  Later, the woman forwarded photos and more information to the deputy who entered the information in the statewide crime database.  Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader shared a picture of the four-wheeler on social media and said: “This four-wheeler was stolen from a man here in the county that just passed away. Possibly stolen while he was in the hospital, any info greatly appreciated and can be confidential.” The incident remains under investigation.

 

Dog Shot With Pellet Rifle

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A Kay Drive, Summerville man reported that his white dog had been shot with a pellet rifle on Friday of last week.

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Bible Reading On Courthouse Steps

Tomorrow,  Thursday July 14th at 7:14 AM at each of the 159 county courthouses in Georgia, there will be a designated reading from the Bible.  The event is being held at the Chattooga County Courthouse on Commerce Street in Summerville.

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Lookout Mountain CASA Seeks Executive Director

Non-profit Lookout Mountain CASA provides court-appointed volunteer advocates for abused/neglected foster children in juvenile court. They are seeking to hire an Executive Director serving Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties, Georgia. The successful candidate will have concern and passion for children’s safety, and a proven track record in leading and managing a dynamic organization. Background Check required. For complete information on this position, application instructions, and a full job description, please visit the Lookout Mountain CASA Facebook page or https://www.facebook.com/Lookout-Mtn-CASA-905861066127104/