Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state and national cemeteries in all 50 states – most recently at 3,702 participating locations – as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities. Today, the national nonprofit announces the theme for 2023 is “Serve and Succeed.”

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From the City of Summerville: Water customers in the Perennial Springs, Fish Hatchery , and Smallen Rd areas may experience no to low water pressure due to a water main break. We are currently working to resolve the issue.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 5, 2023:

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UPDATED: One driver is dead following a crash on U.S. 27 at Rhinehart Equipment company. Police are looking for a large gray sedan that stopped but left the scene.

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Georgia gas prices  saw a spike at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $2.77 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 7 cents more than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and 32 cents less than this time last year. It now costs $41.55 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Although gas prices increased this week drivers continue to pay $3.00 less to fill-up at the pump compared to a month ago.

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A twenty-nine-year-old Illinois man was arrested in Chattooga County last week after a deputy found suspected methamphetamine in his possession.

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Summerville Police were called to a Martin Street address on Tuesday after a complainant said that her neighbor’s dogs were getting out and being aggressive towards the complainants children.

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When the Georgia High School Association’s board of trustees meet next week, one of the items on the agenda will be a discussion about using instant replay in state championship games.  Right now, there are just a handful of states allowing instant replay in high school championship games, but neighboring Alabama is one state that has approved it.

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