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Floyd County Police are investigating a wildfire that ravaged approximately 200 acres in the Rosedale area on Sunday as an act of arson, with charges pending, authorities confirmed. The blaze, which jumped Highway 156 in two locations, posed a significant threat to the Southern Woods subdivision, prompting evacuations. “We were able to get it contained,” said Rome-Floyd County Fire Chief Troy Brock, emphasizing the collaborative effort. “It wasn’t just due to us; it was probably one of the greatest collaborative efforts from many agencies and the Rosedale community that I have witnessed during my career with the Rome-Floyd County Fire Department.”

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A 41-year-old Summerville man was arrested last week on multiple charges after a incident in which he was accused of assaulting a woman. Gregory Lopaz Hayes was arrested following a domestic dispute at 691 Northwest Congress, according to the Summerville Police Department.

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NGEMC has partnered with Arbor Day Foundation to offer members a chance to plant a tree that can reduce radiant heat from the sun and save energy this summer.

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A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of Nicholas Antiono Cheaton, 41, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Friday, March 21, 2025, in connection with the murder of William Oliver Jones, 39, of Chickamauga, Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Investigative Office in Calhoun, along with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the United States Federal Probation Office, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, collaborated to bring Cheaton into custody. He is charged with Murder in relation to Jones’ death. Jones was discovered deceased on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his residence located in the 8000 block of West Highway 136 in Chickamauga, GA. Cheaton is currently being held at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center in Chattanooga, awaiting extradition to Georgia. An autopsy was performed on Jones’ body by the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office; however, the results are still pending. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office at 706-638-1909. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or through the See Something, Send Something mobile app. Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be handed over to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review and potential prosecution.

The City of Summerville is now accepting sealed proposals for its 2025 contract for mowing and grounds keeping services at the Summerville Cemetery. The request for bid (RFB-2025-103-CEMETERY) covers the period from May 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City of Summerville at 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, Georgia 30747 no later than 2:00 p.m. on April 10, 2025. To ensure proper identification, bidders must clearly mark the outside of the envelope with “RFB-2025-103-CEMETERY.” A complete bid packet, including detailed specifications and requirements, is available for download at summervillega.org. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the website for more information.

AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus on Monday, March 31 from 8 am to 3 pm, located in front of the main entrance. AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening that checks your risk for heart disease and stroke. This painless assessment provides immediate results and includes carotid artery screening, heart rhythm EKG, ankle brachial indices, and abdominal aortic aneurysm screening. If you are 55 or older or have risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of cardiovascular issues, you should consider scheduling an appointment. The screening costs $85 per person and is HSA eligible. To register for this screening, click HERE

High pressure will move into the Southeast today and significantly influence the weather on Thursday. The air will be dry, with surface dewpoints in the 30s, and some areas in northeast Georgia may have dewpoints in the 20s. This dry air, combined with mixed air layers and afternoon temperatures in the 70s (4 to 8 degrees above normal), will create very low humidity levels today and Thursday. Northwest winds may gust between 20 and 30 mph today, leading to a Fire Danger Statement for Northwest Georgia due to low humidity and gusts up to 24 mph. A similar warning is expected for Thursday but with lighter winds. No other weather threats are anticipated in north and central Georgia through Thursday as the area will remain dry. Temperatures will generally be in the 70s.  Lows tonight will be in the upper 40’s.  Looking ahead, fire danger will likely continue through Friday with warm, dry conditions, but rain chances will increase from the weekend into early next week, raising the potential for severe weather. Showers and thunderstorms are possible, especially Sunday into Monday, with certain areas under a 15% risk for severe weather.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 26, 2025:

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A routine traffic stop in Summerville led to the arrest of Belinda McGill of Trion, after police discovered marijuana and THC-infused gummies in her vehicle. According to the Summerville Police Department report, the incident occurred at approximately 10:21 PM on March 18th at the intersection of Rome Boulevard and Highway 114.

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