A Summerville man with distinctive facial tattoos was arrested Friday, July 11th, following an investigation into two separate shoplifting incidents at Judy’s Herb Shop on Commerce Street, both reportedly captured on store surveillance footage.
The City of Summerville has announced that water customers in areas surrounding Highway 48 may experience low or no water pressure starting today, due to a temporary power outage at the local water pump station.
According to the city’s statement, Georgia Power will be conducting essential maintenance at the water pump station located on Highway 48. This work necessitates a temporary power cutoff to the facility, which is scheduled to begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.
As a direct result of the power outage at the pump station, the ability to maintain normal water pressure will be impacted. Residents drawing water from this system are advised to prepare for potential fluctuations in their water supply, ranging from reduced pressure to a complete loss of service during the maintenance period.
The City of Summerville emphasizes that this is a temporary disruption. While no specific end time for the maintenance or restoration of full service was provided in the initial announcement, residents are encouraged to plan accordingly for the duration of the work.
For any questions or concerns regarding the service disruption, residents are urged to contact the City of Summerville directly at (706) 859-0907.
A 31-year-old Chattooga County woman is facing a series of severe and disturbing charges following her arrest this week by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Lillian Angelique Hughes was taken into custody and charged with three counts of felony sexual exploitation of children and one count of bestiality, according to reports released this morning.
AdventHealth Redmond has achieved a significant milestone in patient care, successfully completing its 1,000th robotic-assisted surgery. This landmark accomplishment underscores the hospital’s dedication to innovation and teamwork, aimed at improving surgical outcomes for patients across Northwest Georgia.
Trion High School has proudly announced the promotion of veteran coach Matt Swanson to the helm of the Lady Bulldogs basketball program. With an impressive coaching career spanning 26 years, including 23 years dedicated to girls’ basketball, Coach Swanson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role.
A 31-year-old Chattooga County woman is facing a series of disturbing and severe charges following her arrest by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Lillian Angelique Hughes was taken into custody and charged with three counts of felony sexual exploitation of children and one count of bestiality, according to reports released this morning.
A barn in the Gore Community was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon, with fermentation of stored wet hay determined to be the cause of the blaze. Fire departments from multiple agencies responded to the incident on Bill Mitchell Road, which resulted in a total loss of the structure and its contents.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 6, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and wider Northwest Georgia can expect continued wet weather today, with a Flood Watch in effect through this evening for portions of North and Central Georgia. The region is settling into a pattern of persistent rainfall and scattered thunderstorms, with temperatures set to gradually climb through the end of the week.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is gearing up for its highly anticipated return, and potential vendors are urged to mark their calendars as the application deadline rapidly approaches. All food and non-food vendor applications for the fair, scheduled for August 21-24, 2025, in Summerville, must be submitted by August 10th.