Hundreds of Georgia Highlands College graduates will gather on May 15 in Rome to celebrate their college degrees. GHC will hold three events at the Floyd Campus gym, located at 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome GA 30161. Ceremonies will occur at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM, with a Nursing pinning and commencement ceremony at 2:30 PM. Attendance is limited to graduates and four guests per graduate due to limited seating. GHC ID and/or guest passes are needed to enter the venue. For those unable to attend in person, livestreams will be available on the GHC website and social media channels.

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Tomorrow at 10 AM, the City of Summerville will hold a ribbon cutting in celebration of the new Summerville Pickleball Courts off Highway 100 at the the Summerville Parks and Recreation Center.  Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the public is invited to enjoy a cookout at 11 AM. The grand opening celebration will run from 10 AM until Noon, and will include a cookout at 11 AM.  Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport that is fun for all ages and skill levels. The City of Summerville believes these courts will be a valuable asset to the community, promoting health, fitness, and social interaction.

Summerville Main Street’s Ducky Derby will be making a comeback on Saturday, May 17 for a fun race down Summerville Town Creek! The event will run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. outside of the Summerville Depot and also highlight an Invitational Jeep Cruise – In on East Washington Street. Plenty of vendors will be on site with food and crafts and fun activities for kids. The race is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. Adopt a rubber duck for the race by purchasing an adoption ticket for a chance to win the Grand Prize of $500, for the first duck to cross the finish line. The second place duck will be awarded $250, followed by the third place duck bringing home $100.

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The City of Summerville is currently accepting applications for a Payroll/Finance Clerk. This key role will be responsible for the accurate and efficient preparation, processing, and maintenance of the city’s payroll records, as well as performing various financial related duties.

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Residents of Northwest Georgia should prepare for the possibility of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop after 5 PM, with the primary threat being damaging winds and hail, along with frequent lightning and heavy rain. The chance of showers and thunderstorms remains elevated tonight, mainly before 8 PM, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, but could be higher in areas impacted by thunderstorms. The unsettled weather pattern is expected to persist through the weekend. Friday brings a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM. Friday through Wednesday, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast across much of north and central Georgia. While most storms will be capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning, a few severe thunderstorms are possible on Friday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. Periods of heavy rainfall are also anticipated throughout the week, raising concerns for localized flooding.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 8, 2025:

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A Chattooga County man was arrested on Sunday following a physical altercation involving a stick. Deputies were dispatched to 295 Woodland Avenue at approximately 5:35 PM in response to a domestic dispute call, with reports of a male subject suffering from a laceration to the head.

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two separate recalls on tomatoes due to potential Salmonella contamination, impacting consumers in several states, including Georgia. The first recall involves tomatoes from H&C Farms, which the FDA says have tested positive for Salmonella.

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According to a report released this week, Chattooga County Animal Control Director Lindsey Momon was bitten by an aggressive dog while attempting to apprehend it on May 4, 2025. Deputies were dispatched to the Chattooga County Animal Shelter at approximately 6:38 PM following the incident. The initial call stemmed from reports of multiple dogs attacking each other at 155 Bittings Avenue, reportedly triggered by one of the dogs being in heat. Animal Control located a brown dog of unknown breed, suspected of being involved in the attacks. According to the incident report, the dog became highly aggressive while Momon and Animal Control Officer Emily Wright attempted to transport it to their truck. The dog bit Director Momon during the initial attempt to secure it. Even after the truck arrived, the animal remained agitated, biting both Momon and Wright before being contained within the truck’s cage. Following the incident, both Director Momon and Officer Wright planned to seek medical attention at a local urgent care facility after housing the dog at the Animal Control Shelter. Photos of the bite marks and the dog have been submitted as part of the official report.