Effective Thursday, August 26, 2021 , in accordance with the City of Summerville’s directive to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19 through restricting access to City-owned buildings and facilities, the City of Summerville lobbies and offices will be closed to the public. Our staff will be in the office working. Specific guidelines for each department can be found below. Services and assistance will still be offered by all departments.
Press Release: August 25, 2021, Chattooga County, GA
On August 11, 2021, Andy Roque Espinosa 30, pleaded guilty to murdering 15-year-old Zachary Meija of Lyerly, Georgia. After a sentencing hearing, Judge Kristina Cook Graham sentenced Espinosa to serve the remainder of his natural life in the Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole.
Due to the number of COVID cases at Chattooga High School, the high school will be going to virtual learning on Thursday and Friday. Supt. Jared Hosmer issued the following statement on Wednesday:
With an increase in the number of COVID -19 cases in the Chattooga County School System, Supt. Jared Hosmer released a letter on Wednesday outlining the school system’s COVID response should the numbers worsen over the upcoming days:
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 25, 2021:
“Theres Hope for the Hungry” will be giving away free food boxes Thursday August 26th at North Summerville Baptist Church. Distribution will be from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Due to the increase in Covid cases the food will given out in the parking lot. Please remain in your vehicle and the boxes will be loaded for you.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair kicks off tomorrow at 5 PM. On Thursday, AgGeorgia Farm Credit is paying the gate admission for all students with a valid student ID.
Four Chattooga County Public Works employees have tested positive for COVID-19 and are out of work, according to Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry.
The Rome City Commission has approved a special use permit for the construction of a helipad at Floyd Medical Center.
