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May 31, 2026

Arrest Report – Sunday – May 31, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 31, 2026:

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainy Pattern Continues Across Northwest Georgia; Flooding, Storm Threats Persist Into Early Week

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Residents of Northwest Georgia should prepare for continued chances of rain and thunderstorms through at least early next week, with forecasters warning that locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding remain the primary concerns.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Hold Special Called Meeting Tuesday

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The Town of Trion has scheduled a Special Called Meeting for Tuesday, June 2, to discuss matters related to the town’s Industrial Park.

According to a notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the meeting will be held in the Town Hall Conference Room and will begin at 6 p.m. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Industrial Park.

Mayor McGraw stated that anyone with questions or comments may contact him or the Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia’s Oldest Living World War II Veteran Celebrates 107th Birthday

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Georgia’s oldest living World War II veteran is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Customer Service Representative Position Open With City of Summerville

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The City of Summerville is accepting applications for a Customer Service Representative position. The role involves a variety of customer service and administrative duties, including assisting utility customers, processing payments, maintaining records, issuing permits and business licenses, and handling cash transactions.

According to the job posting, responsibilities include setting up new customer accounts, preparing work orders, processing returned checks, balancing cash drawers, preparing bank deposits, issuing building and gas inspection permits, collecting payments for various city departments, and managing utility disconnects for non-payment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and generally should possess one to two years of related experience in customer service, billing, cash handling, office administration, or a similar field.

The City says the position requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Several Statewide Races Headed To June 16 Runoff In Georgia

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Georgia voters will return to the polls on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to decide several key statewide races that were not settled during the May primary election.

According to unofficial results released by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, runoff elections will be required in a number of contests, including races for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, insurance commissioner, labor commissioner, and Public Service Commission District 5.

Among the higher-profile runoff contests, Colby Maurin and Nabilah Parkes will face off in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor, while Greg Dolezal and John F. Kennedy advance to the Republican runoff.

In the Republican race for secretary of state, Tim Fleming and Vernon Jones will compete for the nomination, while Democrats Dana Barrett and Penny Brown Reynolds will meet in a runoff for their party’s nomination.

Several statewide races were decided outright in the primary, including the Democratic nominations for U.S. Senate, governor and attorney general, along with the Republican nominations for attorney general, agriculture commissioner and insurance commissioner.

Voters in Chattooga County and across Georgia who participated in the primary will have another opportunity to cast ballots in the runoff election on June 16.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Illegal Tire Dumping Reported On Vacant Summerville Property

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A Summerville man has reported that dozens of tires were illegally dumped on a vacant property belonging to his late father.

According to a report filed by the Summerville Police Department, Jeff McCary told officers he received a letter from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources regarding an excessive number of tires located on property at 585 Maple Drive in Summerville. After receiving the notice, McCary visited the property and discovered what he described as abandoned tires that had been dumped on the site.

McCary told police he had no prior knowledge of the tires and did not authorize anyone to leave them on the property. He also advised officers that he has no knowledge of his late father authorizing anyone to dump tires there. According to the report, the property has been vacant for approximately five years.

The incident was classified by the Summerville Police Department as abandoned property. No suspects were identified in the report, and the case remains under investigation.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Receives Major PPE Donation From J. J. Keller

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Patty Hart, vice president of Economic Development at GNTC (left), and Leigh Ann Pettigrew, director of Student Success and campus manager of GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus, pose for a picture wearing personal protective equipment donated by J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College has received a major donation of personal protective equipment to help improve student safety and provide hands-on training with industry-standard gear.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga’s Addie Veatch Selected For Tennessee-Georgia All-Star Softball Classic

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One of Chattooga High School’s standout softball players will have the opportunity to represent Northwest Georgia on one of the region’s biggest stages next month.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vacation Bible School Season Begins Across The Area

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School is out for the summer, and churches across the area are holding, or preparing to hold, Vacation Bible School programs for local children. Vacation Bible School, commonly known as VBS, has been a summer tradition for generations. The movement began in the late 19th century as a way to provide wholesome, biblically focused summer activities for neighborhood children.