Shortly after midnight Sheriff Mark Schrader released this statement:
The Chattooga County Sheriffs Office and GBI are currently working the scene of a fatal stabbing in the Lyerly area of the county. More details will be released later. The suspect is in custody.
WZQZ will have more information as it becomes available.
PUBLIC NOTICE
12/01/2020
Effective Wednesday, December 2nd, in accordance with the City of Summerville’s directive to reduce potential exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) through restricting access to City-owned buildings and facilities, the City of Summerville lobbies and offices will be closed to the public. Specific guidelines can be found for each department below. Services and assistance will still be offered by all departments.