A Summerville man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop on Martha Berry Highway over the weekend.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 60-year-old Stevie Wayne Lingerfelt was accused of allowing another person to drive without a valid license. Authorities also reported finding loose tramadol pills and open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle.
Lingerfelt is charged with possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, open container, and permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
The annual Vietnam Veterans Lunch will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, at noon at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, located at 818 Memorial Drive in Summerville.
All veterans who served at any post around the world during the Vietnam era from 1955 through 1975, along with their families, are encouraged to attend. Organizers say the event will provide an opportunity for fellowship, food, and time with fellow veterans and friends.
Widows of Vietnam-era veterans and their families are also invited as special guests. During the program, widows will be honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the federal government, along with an Honor Certificate from the State of Georgia in memory of their husbands’ service.
Program speakers will include Georgia VFW State Commander Bill Miles and Commander Justin Hill of the United States Navy Reserve. Sunday, March 29, is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time set aside to thank Vietnam veterans and their families for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect mild and dry conditions through midweek, but officials are warning of an increased fire danger Tuesday afternoon into the evening.
A weak wedge of cooler air is settling into the region, bringing partly cloudy skies, gusty northeast winds, and seasonable temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Behind a recent cold front, much drier air has moved in, dropping humidity levels into the 20–30% range.
Forecasters say areas north of I-20, including Northwest Georgia, could see relative humidity fall below 25% for several hours Tuesday. Combined with dry vegetation and breezy conditions, this has prompted a high fire danger alert for the region.
Conditions remain calm and dry into Wednesday, with little to no chance of rain. However, a warming trend begins later in the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s by Thursday.
A weak cold front could bring a slight chance of scattered showers to far north Georgia by Friday, but overall, quiet and seasonable weather is expected heading into the weekend.
Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning during peak fire danger periods and to use caution with anything that could spark a fire.
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
The City of Summerville has announced a billing error that affected customers enrolled in the Senior and Disabled Citizen Sanitation Discount Program.
According to city officials, some eligible residents did not receive the full discounted rate on sanitation services in bills issued in early March 2026. The correct monthly rate for qualifying customers is $6.49, but some were mistakenly charged $10.51.
City staff have identified the issue and are actively working to correct bills generated after March 3. Officials say any customers who were overcharged will receive a credit on their April 2026 bill.
The City encourages anyone with questions or concerns about their sanitation bill to contact Summerville City Hall at 706-859-0900.
Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump again this week, as rising crude oil prices continue to push fuel costs higher across the state.
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Georgia climbed to $3.69, up 18 cents from last week, $1.00 higher than last month, and 76 cents above this time last year. At that price, filling a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $55.35.
The Chattooga Library will host a Beginner Sewing class on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its location on Farrar Drive in Summerville.
The workshop is open to ages 12 and up and will give participants the chance to learn basic sewing skills while creating a reusable shopping bag with the help of a volunteer seamstress. The class is hosted by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System.
Registration is required for the class. Those interested can sign up or get more information by contacting the Chattooga Library at 706-857-2553.
Trion City Schools has released its 2026-2027 school calendar, outlining key dates for students, parents, and staff for the upcoming academic year.
The school year will begin on July 30, 2026, following pre-planning for teachers scheduled July 27-29. The calendar includes several scheduled breaks, including Fall Break October 5-9, Thanksgiving Break November 23-27, and Christmas Break December 21 through January 1, with students returning on January 5.
Spring semester highlights include Spring Break April 5-9 and multiple professional learning and student holiday dates throughout the year. Early release days are scheduled for December 17-18, 2026, and May 19-20, 2027.
The last day of school is set for May 20, 2027, with graduation scheduled for May 21, 2027.
School officials encourage families to review the full calendar and plan ahead for holidays, breaks, and important academic dates.
While the skies will be filled with high-flying action, there will be just as much to see on the ground when the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show returns April 3-4 at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport.
