The City of Summerville, Georgia, has announced an invitation to bid for the construction of FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sewer System Improvements. The project aims to enhance the city’s sewer system by installing new gravity sewer components, manhole construction, customer transfers, and pavement replacement.
Georgia Highlands College has appointed Buddy Gallemore as the first head coach of its new women’s volleyball program. Dr. Nicole Levering, the Director of Athletics, expressed excitement about Gallemore’s arrival, noting his successful coaching history and ability to build a strong program.
An Armuchee woman initially arrested last week on aggravated stalking charges is now facing additional counts of aggravated stalking, along with a misdemeanor charge of terroristic threats and acts, stemming from an alleged violation of a temporary protective order.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, July 31, 2025:
The roar of the crowd and the crack of shoulder pads are set to return as the high school football season officially kicks off this Friday, August 8th. For the 18th consecutive season, local fans won’t miss a moment of the action as WZQZ Radio is proud to provide comprehensive coverage of both the Trion Bulldogs and the Chattooga Indians.
Tucked away in Chattooga County, the Summerville Trout Hatchery, operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), stands as a crucial facility providing a vital service to the state’s diverse aquatic populations and recreational anglers. Located on Fish Hatchery Road, this dedicated team works tirelessly to raise and distribute various fish species, playing a pivotal role in Georgia’s conservation efforts.
A Trion man was arrested last Thursday night on charges of driving under the influence of multiple substances after a routine traffic stop escalated to a an impairment investigation, according to police reports. Taylor Ross Demott, 24, faces charges including DUI-Multiple Substances and other traffic offenses.
The discovery of two badly decomposed bodies in a Summerville residence on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, has launched an investigation into their identities and the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy “Big Mac” McElhaney confirmed this week that the identification process is underway, awaiting DNA analysis from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
In a powerful demonstration of community spirit and unwavering support for local education, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Gore and Summerville United Methodist Church have spearheaded a remarkable initiative this week, conducting a comprehensive prayer tour of every school and auxiliary site in the county.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested last Thursday at the Walmart Supercenter in Chattooga County after allegedly attempting to shoplift merchandise and was subsequently found to have an active warrant for a previous shoplifting incident.
