Downtown Summerville experienced flash flooding on Thursday afternoon as heavy rains and thunderstorms dumped between three and five inches of precipitation in a short period, impacting local businesses and causing concern among residents.
The City of Summerville is offering prime vendor spaces in the heart of downtown at Dowdy Park for the upcoming “Highway 27 Yard Sale”. This is a unique opportunity for residents and collectors alike to declutter, discover treasures, and engage with a bustling regional event.
The average mortgage debt for Georgia homeowners has climbed to $225,786 in 2024, a 3.9% increase from the previous year, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the state’s housing market, particularly for prospective first-time homebuyers.
Georgia Highlands College (GHC), through its Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE), is excited to announce the launch of its new Patient Care Technician (PCT) program at the Cartersville campus. Designed to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals, the program offers in-depth, hands-on training to prepare students for high-demand roles in hospitals, clinics, and other vital healthcare settings.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of July, 2025:
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is urging local residents, especially families they have served, to be vigilant against a scam operation targeting individuals who have recently utilized their services.
The City of Summerville, Georgia, has announced an invitation to bid for the construction of FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sewer System Improvements. The project aims to enhance the city’s sewer system by installing new gravity sewer components, manhole construction, customer transfers, and pavement replacement.
Georgia Highlands College has appointed Buddy Gallemore as the first head coach of its new women’s volleyball program. Dr. Nicole Levering, the Director of Athletics, expressed excitement about Gallemore’s arrival, noting his successful coaching history and ability to build a strong program.
An Armuchee woman initially arrested last week on aggravated stalking charges is now facing additional counts of aggravated stalking, along with a misdemeanor charge of terroristic threats and acts, stemming from an alleged violation of a temporary protective order.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, July 31, 2025:
