Summerville Rec Basketball Signups

The Summerville Recreation Center will begin registration for BASKETBALL on Monday, October 18th, and will continue through Saturday, November 13th. There is a $10.00 registration fee for city residents and a $25.00 fee for county participants.

BASKETBALL – Age Control Date is September 1, 2021 – Ages 7-12

For more information contact the Summerville Recreation Center at 706-859-0910.

Insurance Commissioner Statement On Jim Beck Sentencing

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Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King released a statement on Tuesday about the sentencing of former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck.  Beck was convicted of stealing over $2 million.

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City Of Menlo Voting Underway

Voters in the City of Menlo will be deciding if the city becomes the second municipality in the county to approve the sale of packaged liquor.  Also, city voters will be voting in a contested mayoral race and a race for city council.

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Fort Ogelthorpe Police Looking For Man Involved In Road Rage Incident

Fort Oglethorpe Police say they’re looking for a pickup truck driver who shot a motorcycle rider in the abdomen in an apparent road rage incident, Sunday afternoon.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – August 12, 2021

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 12, 2021:

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Salvation Army Moving Store Locations

The Salvation Army of Rome serving Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga counties has announced that they will be closing their  Family Store located at 2501 Redmond Circle in West Rome on Saturday, November 13th.

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Forbes Ranks Berry College In National Rankings

Forbes has named Berry College No. 249 among private colleges in the nation based on student outcomes, alumni salary, student debt and a number of other factors.

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Chainsaw Stolen From Porch In Summerville

Summerville Police were called to a Marvin Street address last Friday in reference to a stolen chainsaw. Debbie Nance told police that an Echo Chainsaw was sitting on her porch and that it had come up missing.  Ms. Nance was able to identify to possible suspects to the responding officer.  The incident is still under investigation.

Area Agency On Aging Holding Public Meeting

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging will holding a public hearing tomorrow in Walker County.

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Early Voting Begins Today In Municipal Elections

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CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story indicated that Summerville Mayor Harry Harvey was running without opposition.  This was incorrect. Local businessman Jamie Godwin is running against Harvey in the upcoming election.  

Early voting for the upcoming November 2nd municipal elections begins today. 

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