A  correctional officer was arrested on charges of bringing contraband into Hays State Prison.  The Georgia Department of Corrections launched an investigation into illegal activity by the employee, who was arrested on Thursday of this week. According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader, the suspect was employed at Hays State Prison in Trion.  Michael James Ward has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.  Additionally, he was charged with violation of oath by a public officer and crossing guard lines with drugs. Ward was arrested by the Georgia Department of Corrections on Thursday at 5:17 PM, according to arrest reports.

Peach County Fire Chief/EMA Director Jeff Doles has been arrested and charged with six counts of financial transaction card fraud and six counts of theft by taking (fiduciary theft).

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Want to better ensure your fishing success at your local waterway? No need to consult a crystal ball to get the fishing outlook, just check the updated Georgia Fishing Forecasts!

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Songfarmers of Summerville is a group of musicians and singers who wish to help thing better for their community through music.  The events are held each month and participants bring their own lawn chair and sit in a a circle and each participant takes turns doing their songs.  The event is being held today from 1 PM – 4 PM at Fairway Recreation Center in Summerville.  Find out more about the group and the event by visiting Songfarmers of Summerville on Facebook.

A 21-year-old Rome man charged with murder is facing an additional charge.

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Summerville Police responded to a call about an intoxicated man at Summerville Gardens Apartments on Tuesday of this week.  According to police, when they arrived and spoke with the complainant, she told them that the man had been trying to see his girlfriend who was staying at the apartment. 

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The Chattooga Chamber and Summerville Main Street invite the public to a ribbon cutting next Friday, March 17th at Bierkamp Photography, 11558 Highway 27 in Summerville.  The ribbon cutting will be held at 11:30 AM.  You can find out more about Bierkamp Photography on their Facebook Page.  Bierkamp Photography will also be hosting a Grand Opening on Saturday March 18th.

It’s that time of the year again…time to change the clocks.  While there has been a lot of talk from the politicians about changing the practice, we are still doing it.  So tonight, before you go to bed, be sure to turn your clock forward one hour.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 10, 2023:

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