The Summerville Police Department is currently investigating a burglary reported by local resident Jackie Askea. On Tuesday, Askea met with police to discuss the details of the incident that took place in her apartment on January 8, 2025. According to Askea, the burglary occurred between 3:15 PM and 7:00 PM while she was visiting another resident. During her absence, an unknown individual entered her locked apartment and made off with a $100 money order and $200 in cash from her pocketbook, which was left on the kitchen counter. Askea expressed her concerns about the break-in, noting that there were no signs of forced entry into her home. This has led her to believe that the perpetrator may have had a key, raising questions about who could have had access to her apartment. The incident is still under investigation.

CEISMC and STEM@GTRI launched an innovative Computer Science for Rural Georgia High Schools Pilot Program, with Chattooga High School as a key participant in this initiative. Through this project, rural high schools across Georgia, including Chattooga High School, gain access to computer science modules based on unique programs and resources at Georgia Tech, developed and led by Georgia Tech faculty.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 31, 2025:

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The Chattooga Indians secured a definitive victory against the Armuchee Indians on Thursday night, winning 81-61. Chattooga held a significant edge in the MaxPreps Georgia basketball rankings, sitting at 260th compared to Armuchee’s ranking of 521st. The Indians are on a roll, currently enjoying a five-game winning streak on their home court. Tonight, they will face off against the Gordon Central Warriors, who come into the game riding a four-game winning streak on the road. The matchup is set to commence at 7:30 p.m., and one of these streaks is poised to come to an end. Gordon Central recently notched a solid victory against Dade County, triumphing 72-60 on Tuesday, which improved their season record to 13-7. Meanwhile, Chattooga has been on fire, winning 11 of their last 12 games and boasting an impressive 18-4 record this season. In their previous encounter on January 7th, Chattooga narrowly edged out Gordon Central, winning 53-50. Fans are eager to see if the Indians can replicate that success.  Good luck to the Chattooga Indians tonight!

Northwest Georgia is preparing for a rainy morning as wet weather approaches from Alabama. The National Weather Service reports showers throughout the day, mainly before 3 PM, with temperatures around 58 degrees. Southerly winds will gust up to 25 mph and shift to the southwest. With a 100% chance of rain, residents should expect new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. Looking forward to tonight, there is a slight chance of showers from 9 PM to 11 PM before the clouds clear. The temperature will drop to about 41 degrees with calm winds shifting southwest. The weekend will start with sunshine on Saturday, featuring mostly clear skies and a high of 61 degrees, and a low around 41 degrees at night. Sunday will be even warmer, reaching about 66 degrees with clear skies into the evening and a low near 41 degrees. Next week will continue with sunny weather and temperatures up to 72 degrees on Monday. Tuesday will stay mostly sunny, while a shift to mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers is expected midweek.

Earlier this month, the Summerville Police Department was called to 25 Church Street to investigate a case of theft of services involving the unauthorized use of water at a mobile home. City employee Randy McNeese informed officers that the water supply to the residence had been shut off in October due to nonpayment. However, on January 10, 2025, city personnel discovered that the lock on the water meter had been cut off, indicating that the water was being illegally accessed. McNeese noted that the tampering occurred between December 27 and 28, resulting in the theft of approximately 3,700 gallons of water, valued at $106.79. Additionally, the damage caused to the lock and water meter was estimated at $230. In response to the situation, McNeese removed the compromised meter from the property to prevent further unauthorized usage.

On Wednesday, First Lady Marty Kemp announced a new law from the Office of the Governor aimed at fighting human trafficking in Georgia. This is the 10th piece of legislation focused on stopping traffickers and buyers, making Georgia safer for victims. The new bill, SB 42, closes a legal loophole that allowed traffickers to receive lesser sentences due to an overlap in laws concerning minors. This resulted from the principle of lenity, which means courts might apply the less severe sentence when the law is unclear.

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In a clear message that crime does not pay, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia reported impressive achievements in financial recoveries for the 2024 Fiscal Year. Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. announced that the district successfully collected and forfeited more than $72 million, reinforcing the commitment to hold criminals accountable while providing restitution to victims.

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Gordon County has filed a lawsuit in State Court to protect public health and taxpayers from the costs of cleaning up toxic materials illegally dumped in the county landfill by chemical and carpet manufacturers. These toxic chemicals, known as “forever chemicals” or “PFAS,” have been linked to serious health issues such as cancer and organ failure.

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AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the upcoming Northwest Georgia Health and Wellness Expo, a free event that will be held tomorrow, dedicated to promoting health, fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. This event will take place from 10 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, at the Forum River Center, second floor, 301 Tribune St, Rome, GA 30161.

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