Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 29, 2026:
A wet and unsettled weather pattern continues across the region today, bringing periods of showers, embedded thunderstorms, breezy conditions, and the possibility of stronger storms later tonight.
It was a milestone this past weekend for Paradise Garden, as the nonprofit behind Howard Finster’s famous folk art environment received statewide recognition for historic preservation.
The City of Summerville is accepting sealed bids for the construction and installation of an outdoor basketball court clear-span pavilion.
Bids will be received at Summerville City Hall, located at 120 Georgia Avenue, until 10:00 AM on May 22, 2026. Bids will be opened the same day at 10:00 AM in the City Hall Council Room.
The project is listed as RFB-2026-123 Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the project name clearly marked on the outside.
City officials say bids must remain valid for 60 business days, and late submissions will not be accepted. The bid will not be awarded until designated city officials have had time to review each submission.
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The Summerville Police Department is investigating a theft by taking case reported at a residence on Highland Avenue.
According to the incident report, the case involves stolen property from the home, including several cans of Diet Coke with a reported value of about five dollars.
The incident was classified as “all other larceny,” and no suspect information was immediately available at the time of the report. Authorities say the case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Summerville Police Department.
Opioid overdose reversal kits are being distributed to 180 schools across Northwest Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is partnering with Northwest Georgia RESA as part of a statewide effort to equip every public school in Georgia with Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.
A “Stuff the Box” event was held Tuesday, April 21, where local education, behavioral health, and public safety professionals helped assemble the kits for schools in the region. Several schools picked up their completed kits the same day.
State officials say the effort is funded through opioid settlement dollars and supports Wesley’s Law, which allows schools to obtain and administer opioid antagonists while providing legal protections for staff acting in good faith.
The statewide initiative has already reached more than 1,300 schools, with a goal of equipping 2,300 schools by the end of the school year.
Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism is inviting residents and visitors to step back in time with a series of story-driven tours highlighting the people, places, and events that shaped Rome’s history.
It’s onion pickup day in Chattooga County as the Chattooga County Young Farmers hold their annual fundraiser.
Organizers say customers who placed orders can pick up their Georgia-Grown Vidalia onions today from noon until 6 PM at the Chattooga County Ag Center. Those who ordered through individual Young Farmer members will be contacted directly to arrange pickup or delivery.
The annual sale is a major fundraiser for the group’s scholarship program, which supports local students. This year’s event has been especially successful, with more than 10,000 pounds of Vidalia onions sold.
The Chattooga County Young Farmers host the sale each year, continuing a long-standing tradition that supports education while promoting Georgia agriculture.
The Town of Trion water system is reminding its customers that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has issued a statewide Level 1 drought response as dry conditions continue to impact much of Georgia, including Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a burglary reported at a residence on Houston London Drive.
According to the incident report, the break-in involved a home where several items were taken, including a smoker grill, a Black Cricket cellphone, and a 50-inch Roku flat screen television. The total value of the stolen property was estimated at more than $1,100.
The victim told officers the residence had been locked prior to the incident, and there were no obvious signs of forced entry when the report was taken. Authorities say the items were discovered missing after the fact, and the case has been turned over for further investigation.
Police have not released any suspect information at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Summerville Police Department as the investigation continues.