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April 11, 2026

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Lewd Acts Observed In Dalton

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A Summerville man has been arrested following an incident in Dalton where police say he was observed performing lewd acts inside his vehicle.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber To Host Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon April 22

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host a special Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon on April 22 to honor the hard work and dedication of administrative professionals across the community.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ga DNR Urges Residents To Leave Wildlife In The Wild

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents across Northwest Georgia to leave wildlife where they are found, especially during the spring season when young animals are more visible.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pink Houses Tribute Band Headlines Summerville Friday Night Concert Series April 24

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The City of Summerville is inviting the community out for another night of live music as the Friday Night Concert Series continues on April 24.

The featured performance will be Pink Houses, a John Mellencamp tribute band, taking the stage from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the East Washington Street Entertainment District. An opening local act will begin at 7 PM.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of great music in downtown Summerville. The event is sponsored by the City of Summerville Main Street.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mailbox Removed During Demolition Prompts Police Report In Summerville

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Summerville Police responded to a complaint on April 8th regarding a missing mailbox at a property on Hinton Street.

According to the report, the complainant told officers that the mailbox had been removed around March 30th by a contractor working with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The resident also reported that some mail was missing.

The complainant stated he lives in a residence behind the former 180 Hinton Street location and had been sharing the mailbox with that property. He said the home at that address was recently purchased and demolished, and during that process, both the mailbox and the water line to his residence were affected.

The resident told officers he has attempted to contact GDOT about the situation but has not received a response. He requested a report be filed to document the incident.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Big Money And Endorsements Pour Into Georgia Races Ahead Of Primary

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With Georgia’s primary election approaching, campaigns across the state are ramping up efforts as major endorsements and large amounts of campaign money begin to shape key races.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Fair Set For Next Saturday

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Community members are encouraged to make plans now to attend the 2nd Annual Chattooga County Health Fair, coming up one week from today on Saturday, April 18.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested For Criminal Trespass At Menlo Handy Mart

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested following a trespassing incident at the Menlo Handy Mart on Highway 48.

According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the convenience store on April 3 after reports of a female subject on the property who had previously been warned not to return.

The suspect was identified as Kimberly Joyce Basham. Authorities say Basham had been trespassed from the business in the past but returned again, prompting the call to law enforcement.

Deputies made contact with Basham at the scene and took her into custody without incident. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail and charged with criminal trespass.

April 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Friday – April 10, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 10, 2026:

April 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

High Fire Danger Continues Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Through Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region should remain on alert as high fire danger conditions persist through the weekend. Dry weather, low humidity, and warming temperatures are creating an elevated risk for wildfire activity.