Two women were arrested following an altercation in the drive-through area of Leroy Massey Elementary School in Summerville, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a reported theft from a vehicle that occurred on Hinton Street earlier this month.
According to an incident report, an officer was dispatched on March 7 to 229 Hinton Street after a man reported that someone had entered his truck and stolen several items. The victim told police the suspect took Xanax and a wallet from inside the vehicle.
Police say the wallet reportedly contained the victim’s driver’s license, debit card, and approximately $200 in cash. The victim told officers he believes the suspect gained entry to the truck by opening the rear glass and unlocking the door.
Authorities say the case remains under investigation.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
The WZQZ Pet of the Week is Hoss, a 2-year-old male dog currently waiting for a home at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter in Summerville. Shelter staff describe Hoss as a “big teddy bear” with a friendly personality who would love to find a family willing to give him a second chance.
Hoss came to the shelter as a stray and is not yet neutered, but he is available for adoption now with a $25 adoption fee. Anyone interested in meeting Hoss can visit the Chattooga County Animal Shelter at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesday visits by appointment, and also opens the first Saturday of each month for adoptions only.
For more information, contact the shelter at 706-857-0679 and ask about Hoss, the WZQZ Pet of the Week.
A cold front is expected to sweep through Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia late this evening into early Thursday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, with some storms possibly becoming strong to severe.
Trion Elementary School is seeking applicants to fill two paraprofessional positions for the 2026–2027 school year.
The positions are based at Trion Elementary School and involve assisting teachers and supporting elementary students in the classroom.
According to the posting, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED and meet one of the following qualifications:
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Hold an associate’s degree or higher from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) accepted accredited institution with at least 60 semester hours of college coursework, or
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Pass the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment.
Interested candidates are asked to submit an application and letter of interest to Beth Pelham at beth.pelham@trionschools.org.
Thrill seekers across Georgia will soon be able to return to Six Flags Over Georgia, as the popular theme park prepares to kick off its 2026 season this weekend.
The park will officially reopen for Opening Weekend on March 14–15, marking its 59th season of operation.
Guests will once again be able to enjoy major attractions including roller coasters such as Goliath, Twisted Cyclone, and Georgia Scorcher, along with family rides, entertainment, and dining throughout the park.
Following opening weekend, the park will host several seasonal events throughout the year. One of the first major events will be Spring Break festivities scheduled for April 3–12, featuring additional entertainment and activities for visitors.
Six Flags Over Georgia, located in Mableton near Atlanta, first opened in 1967 and remains one of the largest amusement parks in the Southeast, offering dozens of rides and attractions across its 290-acre property.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen said Tuesday that a barn on his farm was destroyed after being struck by lightning during storms overnight.
Allen and his wife, Whitney, said the lightning strike hit a fence charger, which sparked the fire that resulted in the barn being a total loss.
In a statement, the Allens thanked the Gore Fire Department and Hays State Prison firefighters for their quick response.
“We want to take this opportunity to thank Gore Fire Department and Hays Prison on their quick response and professionalism that they showed early this morning,” the statement said. “During the storms last night lightning hit our fence charger which sparked a fire and our barn was a total loss.”
The Allens said firefighters worked quickly to ensure the fire was fully contained and did not spread to their nearby horse barn.
“We appreciate their efforts and kindness,” the statement concluded.
Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris will face each other in an April 7 runoff election after no candidate received a majority in Tuesday’s special election to fill the remaining months of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former U.S. House seat.
Families with creative children can begin making summer plans now as Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville prepares to host its annual Art Camp in June.
According to Davia Weatherill, executive director of the Paradise Garden Foundation, this year’s camp will be held June 23 through June 26 and will be open to rising third through eighth graders.
Weatherill said it is not too early for families to begin thinking about summer camp opportunities.
For more information about Art Camp, the Paradise Garden Foundation can be reached by phone at (706) 808-0800 or by email at info@paradisegardenfoundation.org.
In addition to the children’s camp, adults are also invited to take part in a Plein Air Class scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The class will feature an outdoor guided painting session.
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, located at 200 North Lewis Street in the Pennville Community, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.