Summerville Celebrate Independence Vendor Deadline

This year, the Celebrate Independence event will be taking place the Saturday before the 4th of July and the City of Summerville has announced that they will be selecting the vendors that are on site for the celebration.

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Woman Sells Same Truck Twice

A Cave Spring woman is accused of selling the same vehicle to two different buyers.

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Georgia SOS Applauds Congressional Action On Election Reform

Last Wednesday, The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Elections held a hearing, American Confidence in Elections: Ensuring Every Eligible Vote Counts. During the hearing, state witnesses offered testimony explaining the challenges and victories experienced by election administrators throughout the nation in recent elections. Notably, Georgia was once again used as a model for national reform.

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Husband & Wife Find Fulfillment With Atrium Health Floyd EMS

For more than a decade, depending on where you live, Capt. Daniel Helton and Lt. Tiffany Helton might have responded by ambulance if you needed immediate help from Atrium Health Floyd EMS.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – May 27, 2023

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 27, 2023

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Empty House Vandalized On Mahan Road

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According to a report released this week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, a homeowner on Mahan Road in Summerville told a responding deputy that someone had broken into his pool house and drained the hot tub.  The vandals also had poured something in the swimming pool at the residence.  The homeowner said no one was living in the house at the time of the vandalism.  The homeowner also found used condoms and undergarments on the premises.  The incident was turned over to an investigator with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

What To Do When Backyard Wildlife Becomes Too Wild

It’s nice to see songbirds at the bird bath and rabbits hopping around your backyard. But what do you do when wildlife digs through your trash or eats up the pet food you stored in the garage?

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GBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

The GBI has been called to investigate an officer-involved shooting on Pleasant Hill Road in Rockmart this week.

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GSP: Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Summer Travel Season

The Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off the beginning of the busy summer travel season across Georgia and the nation.  As motorists begin making travel arrangements, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) reminds drivers to plan their trips carefully and to remember to make safety a priority.

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Belts & Jackets Safety Message

Whether traveling on the road or the water, make sure the trip or outing starts with the click of a seat belt or life jacket.  The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources are delivering their annual “Belts & Jackets” safety message today at Lake Lanier in Buford, Lake Oliver in Columbus, and Lake Blackshear at Veteran’s State Park near Cordele.

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