Summerville City Council Meeting Monday Evening

The Summerville City Council will hold their regular meeting for the month of April coming up on Monday at 5 PM.  The council is expected to discuss moving of utilities on the bridge over Racoon Creek on Highway 48 and will be seeking bids on relocating a high-pressure gas line at the bridge which is slated for replacement by the Georgia DOT later this year.  Also, the council is expected to name two new members to the Summerville Main Street board of directors.  The meeting is open to the public.

Arrest Report – Saturday – April 9, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 9, 2022:

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Trion Fire Department March Report

The Trion Fire Department made a total of 35 calls last month.  According to the monthly report, Trion firefighters responded to four commercial fire alarms and five residential fire alarms.  They also responded to a total of seven wildfires during March.  Additionally, Trion firefighters worked seven vehicle accidents, two natural gas leaks and two other calls.

Jack Stolen On Spring Hill Road

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a theft on Spring Hill Road in Trion this week.  According to the complainant, someone came on his property and stole a $200 automotive jack that he had purchased at Walmart.  The complainant said that he had been having problems with tools coming up missing.  The responding deputy spoke with a witness who gave the name of a suspect and said that the suspect had been known to steal tools in the neighborhood.  The incident was turned over to an investigator.

Historical Society Meeting Tomorrow

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The next meeting of the Historical Society will be tomorrow at 2 PM at the historic Summerville Depot in downtown Summerville.

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LaFayette Police Make Drug Arrest

A vehicle owner was stopped by LaFayette Police Monday on North Chattanooga Street, because the Honda had no tag.

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Berry College Rodeo Event This Evening

 

Berry College’s bull riding event Battle on the Mountain returns on Saturday.

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Lyerly Easter Egg Hunt Today

The Town of Lyerly will be sponsoring an Easter Egg hunt today at noon for kids age 12 and under.  The event will take place at Angus McLeod Park.  A hot dog picnic will follow the Easter Egg hunt.  Angus McCleod Park is located at 5801 Highway 114 in Lyerly.   Everyone is invited for this free event.

Barbiturates, Other Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

Summerville Police arrested a Lyerly woman on drug charges after a traffic stop according to a report released this week.  The arrest happened last month when an officer observed a vehicle driving in an erratic manner on Lyerly Street.

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Rome Braves Stadium Getting New Name

It was announced this week that the home of the Rome Braves will soon be renamed AdventHealth Stadium. AdventHealth Redmond has partnered with the Rome Braves for over 19 years to create a positive impact on the Rome community.

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