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February 27, 2026

Stolen Handgun Recovered After Attempted Sale at Summerville Pawn Shop

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A stolen firearm was recovered in Summerville after it was brought into a local pawn shop to be sold, according to an incident report.

Police say officers were dispatched to Hunter’s Outdoor Pawn on February 21, 2026, after employees reported a customer had presented a handgun for sale and it was flagged as stolen when checked through their system. Officers then had the firearm verified through GCIC, which confirmed it had been reported stolen out of Los Angeles, California.

The report states the gun was a Glock 21. Police took possession of the firearm at the scene.

The person who brought the firearm into the shop, Aaron Luis Carrillo, told officers he purchased the handgun last year from a coworker and indicated he was unaware it was stolen when he obtained it. The report does not state that he was the person who originally stole the firearm.

February 27, 2026

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New Paradise Garden Photo Exhibit Spanning 35 Years of Artistic Return

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The Paradise Garden Foundation is set to open a new photography exhibition, “35 Years at Paradise Garden,” featuring the work of photographer Mikel Yeakle, on view March 7 through May 24, 2026.

February 26, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – February 26, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 26, 2026:

February 26, 2026

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Widespread Storms Target Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia; Dry, Mild Weekend Ahead

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Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region are expected to see widespread showers and thunderstorms today and tonight as a cold front pushes through the state.

February 26, 2026

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Summerville Man Arrested on Criminal Trespass Damage Charge

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Summerville Police responded to a reported break-in and property damage call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at a home on Cleghorn Street, according to an incident report.

The victim told officers the suspect forced open the front door and caused damage inside the residence, including overturning a bed. A witness also reported seeing the suspect leave the scene and “peel out” of the yard.

Police say the suspect, Jeffrey Garner, age 56, was later located at his residence on West Halls Valley Road at around 9:00 p.m. and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

In the report, the suspect reportedly admitted entering the home and overturning the bed, saying he went to the residence to confront the victim and she was not home.

Garner was charged with Criminal Trespass and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

February 26, 2026

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Atrium Health Floyd Lifts Temporary Masking and Visitor Restrictions

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Atrium Health Floyd has lifted the temporary masking and visitor restrictions that had been in place since December, citing a steady decline in respiratory illness cases among patients and staff.

February 26, 2026

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Vehicle Damages Fence at Summerville Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Summerville Police are investigating an incident involving property damage at the city’s wastewater treatment plant after a vehicle reportedly struck a commercial chain link fence.

February 26, 2026

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Summerville Council to Consider Joint Comprehensive Plan at Special Called Meeting

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The City of Summerville will hold a Special Called Meeting this evening (Thursday, February 26, 2026) at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, according to the official agenda.

During the meeting, council members are scheduled to consider authorizing Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a resolution adopting the Chattooga County Joint Comprehensive Plan. The item is listed under new business and will include discussion followed by possible action.

Residents are encouraged to attend and share their input during the public comments portion of the meeting.

February 26, 2026

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Trion Card Night Set for March 11 at Recreation Department

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Card collectors and trading card game fans are invited to attend Trion Card Night on March 11, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion.

The event will feature sports cards, including baseball, football, and basketball, as well as TCG cards such as Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. Tables will be available for reservation for vendors and participants.

For more information or to reserve a table, contact Alex at 706-584-0567.

February 26, 2026

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Chattooga County to Begin Early Processing of Absentee Ballots March 9

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Chattooga County Elections officials will begin the early processing of Absentee by Mail ballots on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Registrar’s Office, 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. The process is open to the public.

Early processing does not mean votes are being counted early. Instead, election workers carefully remove absentee ballots from their outer envelopes and prepare them for scanning. During this step, ballots are scanned into the system, but they are not tabulated or totaled.

Officials emphasize that actual vote tabulation will not occur until after the polls close on Election Day, in accordance with Georgia election law. The early processing step helps ensure results can be reported more efficiently once voting officially ends.

Residents who wish to observe the process may attend at the Registrar’s Office.