The Cisco Networking Academy has honored Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, with its 2025 Instructor Excellence Advanced Level Award for outstanding teaching and student success.
A Summerville woman was arrested following an incident at Atrium Health Floyd involving hospital security.
According to reports, Treva Misuni Wiggins, 43, of Summerville, was taken into custody after allegedly yelling at security staff. Authorities say Wiggins had been instructed to leave the hospital when she stopped and began raising her voice.
When officers arrived on the scene, reports indicate Wiggins refused commands to place her hands behind her back.
She was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and obstruction.
The City of Summerville is inviting the community out to Dowdy Park this weekend for the annual Spring Market.
The event will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dowdy Park.
Organizers say the Spring Market is a great way to welcome the season, featuring a wide variety of vendors and activities. Shoppers can browse arts and crafts, jewelry, baked goods, body and hair care products, wooden items, live plants, specialty pet items, food, and more.
The event will also include live entertainment, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the day.
Hosted by the City of Summerville, the event is open to the public and expected to draw a large crowd.
The Summerville Middle School FFA is inviting the community to its annual plant sale, beginning tomorrow with a wide variety of flowers, vegetables, and herbs available.
The sale will run April 15 through April 18, 2026 at the Summerville Middle School greenhouse, located at 200 Middle School Road in Summerville.
The City of Centre is now accepting applications for a full-time Recreation Director position, offering an opportunity for qualified candidates to help lead and grow community programs.
According to the announcement, applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a current Alabama driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications, with additional details outlined in the official job description provided during the application process.
Those interested must apply in person at Centre City Hall, located at 635 Armory Road, on or before April 24, 2026. City officials note that Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
As the Georgia General Assembly wrapped up its 2026 regular session last week, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler of Rome is pointing to early childhood literacy as one of the most important issues addressed by lawmakers.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, April 13, 2026:
Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia are expected to remain under elevated fire danger conditions this week as dry air, warm temperatures, and gusty winds continue across the region.
The Summerville City Council is set to meet this evening with a full agenda that includes financial decisions, infrastructure projects, and several items that could affect the local community.
The Chattooga Health Fair is coming up, and this year it will include an AngioScreen bus offering important preventative screenings. The screening checks for early warning signs of heart attack and stroke before symptoms ever appear. That is what makes it so important. Many people feel completely normal and go about their daily lives with no idea that a serious health issue could already be developing.
