Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Department of Public Safety released new enforcement and crash numbers Monday for the Christmas Holiday Travel Period, showing hundreds of citations and multiple fatal crashes statewide.
A Tuesday morning house fire was reported before 5 a.m. at a home near Hunt Street and Highway 48 in Summerville.
The Summerville Fire Department responded to the scene along with Summerville Police and other emergency workers. Officials say the fire was contained to a single room, preventing it from spreading throughout the home.
No injuries were reported and there was no word as the cause of the fire.
New Year’s Eve Safety Reminder: Northwest Georgia Urged to Plan Ahead and Avoid Drinking and Driving
As Northwest Georgia rings in the New Year, law enforcement and safety officials are urging everyone across Chattooga County and the region to make one decision now that can save lives later: don’t drink and drive.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 30, 2025:
A sharp turn back to winter weather is bringing more than just chilly air — it’s also raising the risk of wildfires across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia. Forecasters say dry air, breezy northwest winds, and dry fuels will combine Tuesday afternoon through early evening, prompting a Red Flag Warning.
If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to welcome the New Year, James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is inviting the community to step outside for a special New Year’s Eve Hike—tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Georgia motorists are wrapping up the year with another bit of relief at the pump, as the statewide average has dipped to about $2.68 per gallon as of Monday (Dec. 29), even though small day-to-day swings are still possible.
Students interested in playing Indians Middle School soccer have a chance to get a head start on the season with upcoming soccer conditioning sessions for grades 5–8.
Today, Monday, December 29, 2025, the City of Summerville Fire Department began routine fire hydrant flushing and maintenance, continuing Tuesday, December 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews work to keep the city’s hydrants in reliable working order.
Residents in northeast Summerville may notice activity and brief service effects in the:
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Highway 27 area
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Lake Wanda Reita Road area
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Back Penn Road area
Fire Department personnel will be performing essential tasks on hydrants across the area, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks. During the process, some customers may experience temporary water discoloration, which officials say is normal and safe.
If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run cold water from a tap for a few minutes until it clears.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 29, 2025: