Happening today, the City of Summerville will hold a public listening session to gather community input on ideas and services that can better support youth with special needs and their families.
The meeting is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Depot on East Washington Street.
City officials say the goal is to hear directly from residents about the needs, resources, and programs that could make a difference for local families.
The public is encouraged to attend and share input.
A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the State Line Tavern in Floyd County near the Georgia-Alabama state line is now in custody.
According to an arrest warrant, 23-year-old Alric Gabriel Crawford of Centre, Alabama, entered the business on December 28 armed with a gun and demanded money from the clerk.
Authorities say Crawford took around $3,000 during the robbery.
Crawford is now being held in the Floyd County Jail without bond and is charged with armed robbery.
A second suspect, 23-year-old Jeffrey Lemar Smith of Gadsden, was arrested shortly after the robbery. Authorities say Smith was found hiding in a dumpster off West Main Street near Watson Drive in Centre.
The case remains under investigation.
Members of Chattooga High School HOSA are being recognized after a strong showing at the recent Georgia HOSA State Leadership Conference, where students brought home multiple honors and represented the school in a wide range of competitive events.
Another week is bringing another jump at the pump for Georgia drivers, with gas prices continuing to trend higher across the state.
A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in two people being arrested after officers discovered marijuana, a firearm, and an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Jason Gamel, director of Recruitment at GNTC, as the college’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 9, 2026:
A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Monday for parts of Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, with visibility falling to one-quarter mile or less in some locations.
The fog is expected to create hazardous driving conditions through the morning hours, especially on back roads and in low-lying areas. Drivers are urged to slow down, use headlights, and leave extra distance between vehicles.
The Summerville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, with a full agenda that includes budget matters, equipment purchases, appointments, and several community-related requests. (See complete agenda below).
Qualifying has officially ended for the May 19 primary election and the November 3 general election, setting up several contested races for the Floyd County Commission.
In Floyd County Commission Post 1, incumbent Rhonda Wallace will face a Republican primary challenge from Shane Cowan.
In Post 4, incumbent David Thornton is being challenged in the Republican primary by Bryon Eugene Benefield. The winner of that race will face Democrat Fred Adams in the November general election.
The Post 5 seat, currently held by Scotty Hancock, is open as Hancock is not seeking re-election. Ronnie Kilgo, Cleve Jackson, and Tonya Eden Shepard will compete in the Republican primary, with the winner advancing to face Democrat Shonna Bailey in November.
