A Rossville man is in custody after Walker County investigators arrested him on multiple child sex crime charges following an investigation involving a minor victim.
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.
Landowners across Northwest Georgia who want to learn more about prescribed burning will have an opportunity to get hands-on training during an upcoming Learn & Burn Workshop.
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.
Georgia drivers heading out for New Year’s celebrations will see a break from most roadwork slowdowns, as the Georgia Department of Transportation will suspend most construction-related lane closures beginning New Year’s Eve.
A Summerville man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted a woman during a family gathering and later attacked a police officer while resisting arrest.
Summerville Police are investigating a reported vehicle entering incident that occurred earlier this week.
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:
A strong cold front is sweeping through Northwest Georgia early Monday (Dec. 29), bringing a quick round of light showers, then a sharp turn toward colder, drier air and gusty northwest winds.