State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says the Georgia House experienced one of the busiest weeks of the 2026 legislative session as lawmakers worked toward Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to pass out of their original chamber in order to remain eligible for final passage before the session ends. By the end of the week, the House had passed 97 bills and resolutions, sending many measures to the Georgia Senate for further consideration.
Rising diesel prices are creating new concerns for businesses and industry across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, especially for trucking, construction, farming, and manufacturing operations that depend on fuel to keep equipment moving and goods delivered. Higher fuel costs are making it more expensive for companies to transport materials, run heavy equipment, and manage day-to-day operations.
Several factors are helping drive diesel prices higher, including increases in crude oil prices, tighter global fuel supplies, refinery maintenance and outages, and growing seasonal demand tied to freight, agriculture, and construction activity. Geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions can also add pressure to fuel markets, causing prices to rise even faster.
For local businesses, those higher diesel costs can quickly lead to more expensive deliveries, increased equipment expenses, and tighter budgets for companies already dealing with inflation and other rising costs. When diesel prices go up, the effects are often felt well beyond the fuel pump, eventually impacting shipping, construction, materials, food prices, and other goods across the region.
As of yesterday, diesel prices across Northwest Georgia were averaging between $4.68 – $4.92 per gallon.
Summerville Police are investigating a report of vehicle vandalism at Oakview Nursing Home after a woman discovered damage to her car early Tuesday morning. According to an incident report, the victim told officers she found her silver Honda Odyssey had been vandalized while parked in the facility’s front lot.
Police say toothpaste had been used to write on the vehicle’s hood, and a Bud Light beer bottle was left on the windshield. The victim told officers the vehicle appeared undisturbed around 3:20 a.m., but the damage was discovered at approximately 4:20 a.m. Extra patrols were requested in the area as the investigation continues.
The City of Summerville is now accepting applications for a Recreation Administrative Assistant to support the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The position focuses on administrative support, customer service, and helping coordinate recreation programs, youth and adult sports leagues, facility rentals, and community events.
According to the job description, the employee will assist with program registrations, scheduling, financial processing, marketing, and front-desk customer service, while also helping organize leagues, tournaments, camps, and special events. The role is primarily office-based but may also involve work at recreation facilities, athletic fields, and community events, including some evening or weekend hours.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and experience in administrative support, customer service, or recreation program administration is preferred. Experience with recreation registration systems, event coordination, or youth sports programs is also considered beneficial.
City officials say the position plays an important role in helping ensure Summerville’s recreation programs and events run smoothly for local families and participants.
A Chattooga County man was arrested Sunday following a domestic disturbance on Bryant Road, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Two women were arrested following an altercation in the drive-through area of Leroy Massey Elementary School in Summerville, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a reported theft from a vehicle that occurred on Hinton Street earlier this month.
According to an incident report, an officer was dispatched on March 7 to 229 Hinton Street after a man reported that someone had entered his truck and stolen several items. The victim told police the suspect took Xanax and a wallet from inside the vehicle.
Police say the wallet reportedly contained the victim’s driver’s license, debit card, and approximately $200 in cash. The victim told officers he believes the suspect gained entry to the truck by opening the rear glass and unlocking the door.
Authorities say the case remains under investigation.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
The WZQZ Pet of the Week is Hoss, a 2-year-old male dog currently waiting for a home at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter in Summerville. Shelter staff describe Hoss as a “big teddy bear” with a friendly personality who would love to find a family willing to give him a second chance.
Hoss came to the shelter as a stray and is not yet neutered, but he is available for adoption now with a $25 adoption fee. Anyone interested in meeting Hoss can visit the Chattooga County Animal Shelter at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesday visits by appointment, and also opens the first Saturday of each month for adoptions only.
For more information, contact the shelter at 706-857-0679 and ask about Hoss, the WZQZ Pet of the Week.
A cold front is expected to sweep through Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia late this evening into early Thursday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, with some storms possibly becoming strong to severe.
