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April 13, 2026

Summerville City Council To Tackle Projects, Spending, And Community Issues This Evening

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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.

April 13, 2026

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AngioScreen Bus Coming To Chattooga Health Fair Could Help Save Lives

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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.

April 13, 2026

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Blood Tests Reveal Hundreds Of Georgia DUI Suspects Were Actually Sober

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A new investigation is raising serious concerns about DUI arrests across Georgia, revealing that hundreds of people charged with driving under the influence were later found to be completely sober.

April 13, 2026

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Tax Season Scams On The Rise As April 15 Deadline Approaches

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With the April 15 tax deadline just days away, officials are warning Georgia residents to be on high alert for scams targeting taxpayers during one of the busiest times of the year.

April 13, 2026

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Dalton Police Seeking Additional Victims In Lewd Acts Case Involving Summerville Man

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The Dalton Police Department says investigators are looking for additional victims after a 21-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested for allegedly performing lewd acts inside his vehicle while watching a jogger.

April 13, 2026

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Ducky Derby Returns To Summerville With Races, Vendors, And Family Fun

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A popular community tradition is making its return to downtown Summerville as the Ducky Derby is set for Saturday, May 9.

April 13, 2026

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Georgia Families Feeling The Pinch As Health Insurance Costs Continue To Climb

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Health insurance costs continue to put pressure on family budgets in Georgia, and even when premiums are not the highest in the country, many households here still feel the strain more sharply than families in other states. Nationally, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family coverage reached $26,993 in 2025, with workers paying an average of $6,850 of that total out of pocket. At the same time, workers’ wages rose 4% while family premiums rose 6%, meaning insurance costs are still growing faster than paychecks.

April 13, 2026

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Dry, Warm Forecast Expected To Worsen Drought Conditions In Northwest Georgia

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This week’s forecast for Northwest Georgia is raising concerns as continued dry and unusually warm conditions are expected to prolong—and potentially worsen—ongoing drought conditions across the region.

April 12, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – April 12, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, April 12, 2026:

April 12, 2026

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Red Flag Warning Issued As Fire Danger Rises Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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High fire danger conditions are expected to return across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as very warm, dry weather continues to grip the region.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for far north Georgia, including areas near Chattooga County, from noon through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Officials say a combination of low humidity, dry vegetation, and breezy winds will create conditions where fires can start easily and spread quickly.