On Monday of this week, Cristi Maples reported a theft while at Farmers Furniture in Summerville. At 4:11 PM, she found her wallet stolen from her parked vehicle in the parking lot, near Autozone. She had recently used her debit card, which was left inside the wallet, and received an alert about someone named “Kyle” trying to use it for a PayPal transfer. Maples reported the theft to authorities and contacted her bank, finding no further transactions. Her lost wallet contained $400 in cash, her driver’s license, credit cards, social security card, and more. Summerville Police were checking security cameras at Autozone and George’s Quik Stop to see if there was any footage of the thief.

Two years after forming the nation’s third-largest not-for-profit integrated health system, Advocate Health is demonstrating its commitment to not only improve but also transform care for patients and communities.

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AdventHealth Redmond has announced the recipients of the prestigious 2024 EMS Service Awards, celebrating the exemplary dedication and outstanding contributions of emergency medical services (EMS) professionals across various districts. This year’s awards commend the unwavering commitment to excellence and heroic efforts displayed by team members in their mission to serve the Northwest Georgia community.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 17, 2024:

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During the December meeting of the Summerville City Council, Mayor Harry Harvey addressed residents with important updates on various projects and initiatives currently underway in the city. One of the key topics discussed was the ongoing efforts by the water department to tackle PFAS contaminants in the city’s drinking water. Mayor Harvey reported that a pilot study aimed at addressing these contaminants was successfully completed in mid-November. The city is now awaiting results and recommendations from their engineering firm, which will guide future actions. In light of the PFAS issues, the city has been proactive in seeking alternative solutions and additional drinking water sources. Mayor Harvey noted that the development of new wells off Highway 48 near Fish Hatchery Road is in progress. Specifically, the first well project is moving forward smoothly, with anticipated results expected to be shared shortly. As Summerville continues to address these vital water quality concerns, Mayor Harvey emphasized the importance of keeping the community informed about the city’s efforts to address the water situation.

The U.S. Department of Labor reported late last week that Georgia’s initial unemployment benefit filings increased last week compared to the previous week. According to the Labor Department, the number of new jobless claims, which are a stand-in for layoffs, rose from 3,598 the week before to 9,446 in the week ending December 7. On a seasonally adjusted basis, U.S. unemployment claims increased by 17,000 from 225,000 the previous week to 242,000 last week. With a 162.5% increase in weekly claims, Georgia experienced the biggest percentage increase. Meanwhile, with a 36.7% decrease in new claims, Delaware experienced the biggest percentage decline.

Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 1 cent more than a week ago, 3 cents less than a month ago, and 6 cents less than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.65 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians now pay 45 cents less to fill up at the pump compared to a month ago.

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Georgia high school and college student-athletes born male should not participate in women’s sports, according to a recommendation by a state Senate committee. If the General Assembly’s Republican majority adopts this recommendation, it would address a contentious issue that has been ongoing for over two years.

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