The Chattooga County Democratic Party has announced its next regular meeting, scheduled for Monday, July 21, where attendees will hear from State Senate candidate Jack Zibluk. The meeting will take place at the Chattooga County Senior Center, also known as Chattooga Nutrition, located at 184 Senior Drive in Summerville.
Managers of Blake Valley LLC requested to add five mobile homes to a park on Blake Street, but the Summerville City Council denied the request. City Manager Jason Winters supported the permit, stating it followed zoning laws, but the council rejected it due to concerns about the park’s appearance.
Berry College has been recognized by The Princeton Review® as one of the best value colleges for 2025. This list evaluates schools based on several factors, including academics, cost, financial aid, graduation rates, and student debt. Berry’s Vice President for Enrollment Management, Andrew Bressette, highlighted that their strong academics and LifeWorks program lead to successful graduation rates and affordability for students from all backgrounds. The Princeton Review selected 209 schools for this list based on surveys of over 650 colleges and feedback from students and alumni about salaries and job satisfaction. They commend Berry College for its commitment to providing excellent education and career services. Read the full article below:
A Summerville man has been jailed in Rome following reports he stole a woman’s purse from a home on East 11th Street earlier this month. James Timothy Wester, 31, of Summerville, was taken into custody in Rome and is charged with theft by taking. According to Floyd County Police reports, the victim informed authorities that her purse contained various personal items, including her identification cards, credit and debit cards, cash money, and other miscellaneous belongings. The alleged theft reportedly occurred on May 3rd. Wester’s arrest came this week in connection with the incident. Wester was booked into the Floyd County Jail, charged with theft by taking. No further details regarding his court appearance or bond information were immediately available.
The roar of engines will be joined by the spirit of generosity today in downtown Summerville, as the dedicated members of the Roman Jeep Brigade host their 5th Annual “FILL THE JEEP” Bookbag & School Supply Drive. From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the community is invited to bring much-needed school supplies to 11021 Commerce Street, helping local students prepare for a successful academic year.
If you ask any number of country singers who their favorite singer is, a large number of them will respond: Gene Watson. His music peers even named him “The Singer’s Singer” for his octave jumping range and smooth tone. Gene Watson has 34 studio albums, scored over 72 charted songs, including 23 Top Tens and 6 #1 hits over his Sixty-year career. Watson’s first single, the self- penned, “If It’s That Easy” was released on Sun Valley Records in 1962. It is safe to say that most knowledgeable country fans would point to Gene Watson as one of country music’s best ballad singers in the same league as country icons George Jones, Merle Haggard, Ray Price and others who are the standard bearers for honest, traditional country music. Grand Ole Opry star Gene Watson will be at the Rome City Auditorium next Saturday, July 26, 2025. Tickets are available at www.eventticketscenter.com , www.etickets.com , www.bandsintown.com , and other online outlets.
For the month of August, the AdventHealth AngioScreen bus will be available:
Monday, August 4 | 8am to 3pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Trion
Wednesday, August 13 | 8 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine at Cedartown
Thursday, August 14 | 7 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Gordon
Wednesday, August 20 | 8 am to 3 pm, AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Adairsville
An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke. This painless assessment delivers immediate results at the time of screening. An AngioScreen includes carotid artery screening ultrasound looking for plaque (the leading cause of stroke), 5 lead EKG of the heart rhythm, ankle brachial indices and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening. If you have any of the following risk factors, you should consider scheduling your appointment today:
The screening is $85 per person and is HSA eligible. To register for this screening, contact Madelyn.Byars@adventhealth.com or visit https://bit.ly/3YHbSvl.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, July 18, 2025:
Northwest Georgia residents are waking up to sticky conditions this Friday, with temperatures in the low 70s and high humidity setting the stage for a weekend of scattered thunderstorms and the looming threat of significant heat next week.
The Floyd County Bomb Team rapidly responded Wednesday evening to safely detonate a significant quantity of highly sensitive and unstable explosives, which were confiscated as part of an ongoing investigation into the manufacturing of explosive devices. The controlled detonations, which produced sounds reported across the county, were deemed the safest course of action due to the materials’ volatility and the inability to store them.
