Summerville Man Cited On Public Intoxication And Marijuana Charges

A Summerville man was cited by the Summerville Police Department on May 30 following an incident on West Washington Street.

According to citations issued by the Summerville Police Department, Raymond Edward Wood, 57, of Summerville, was charged with public intoxication under a city ordinance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

The citation states officers observed Wood on a public roadway while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The officer reported indicators including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol, and noted that Wood admitted consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the encounter.

A second citation alleges Wood was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana. According to the report, the substance was located in a pants pocket and weighed approximately 0.34 ounces.

Wood was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Arrest Report – Monday – June 1, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 1, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Sunday – May 31, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 31, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Saturday – May 30, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 30, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Friday – May 30, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 29, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Thursday – May 28, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 28, 2026:

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Chattooga County Assessor’s Office Informs Residents About Property Appraisal Visits

The Chattooga County Assessor’s Office is notifying residents that representatives from Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services, Incorporated — known as GMASS — are currently visiting properties throughout the county.

According to the notice released by the Assessor’s Office, the company has been contracted by the Board of Assessors to perform various appraisal services as part of county property assessments.

Officials say the inspections are being conducted in accordance with Georgia law and that appraisers will carry identification badges showing they are working for the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office. Their vehicles will also display the GMASS logo.

The Assessor’s Office says employee photos and vehicle information have been provided to Chattooga County 911 and local law enforcement agencies.

Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office at 706-857-0737.

Walker County Couple Charged With Child Trafficking, Rape, And Aggravated Sodomy

A Walker County couple is facing multiple serious felony charges following an investigation into alleged child abuse and trafficking.

According to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began May 15 after deputies received a tip concerning possible abuse involving a child.

Investigators later obtained warrants charging 60-year-old David Rutherford and 43-year-old Heather Rutherford, both of Flintstone, with trafficking, rape, and aggravated sodomy.

Deputies executed a search warrant May 22 at a residence on Nancy Lane in Flintstone as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities say the couple had already been taken into custody in Rhea County, Tennessee before the search warrant was carried out.

Officials stated the arrests were made without incident and involved coordination between the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Shoplifting Incident In Floyd County

A Summerville man was arrested following an alleged shoplifting incident at the Dollar General on Calhoun Road in Floyd County.

According to Floyd County Police reports, 33-year-old Dalton Taylor Worthington was observed taking a backpack from a store shelf before going into the restroom and returning a short time later.

Investigators say the backpack was then used to conceal two Shamrock drinks along with other merchandise while store employees watched the incident unfold.

Police said Worthington walked past all points of sale without paying for the items, which had a reported total value of $19.25.

Worthington was later charged with Theft by Shoplifting.

Summerville Man Arrested After Disorderly Conduct Incident

A Summerville man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a disorderly conduct incident at a residence on Sixth Avenue.

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