Summerville Recreation Extends Sign-Ups for Youth Age Groups

Summerville Parks and Recreation has extended sign-ups through this Friday, June 12, to fill several remaining youth age group spots.

Openings remain for 6U, 8U and 11U participants. The department says it can still accept 10 more players in the 6U division, 5 more in 8U and 5 more in 11U.

Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.

Arrest Report – Thursday – June 11, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 11, 2026:

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Heat, Storm Chances Continue Across Chattooga County Through Weekend; Wetter Pattern Expected Next Week

Hot and humid summer weather will remain in place across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the weekend, with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing each day.

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The Band Chickamauga To Headline Chattooga River Fest This Saturday In Trion

The Band Chickamauga will bring its mix of rock classics and Southern rock favorites to Trion this Saturday as part of the 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest.

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Georgia DNR Says Canada Geese Will Be Temporarily Grounded This Summer

Canada geese may be more noticeable around neighborhoods, parks, ponds, and other public spaces in Georgia over the next few weeks as the birds go through their summer molting season.

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Woman Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charge Near Mountain View Baptist Church

A Chattooga County woman was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge following an incident near Mountain View Baptist Church on June 7, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Riley Reeves reported that he was dispatched to the area around 1:51 p.m. after receiving a complaint about a woman being loud and throwing rocks in the roadway.

Upon arriving, the deputy located Sandy Waynnette Wilson, 48, near the intersection of Mountain View Road and Davis Road. According to the incident report, Wilson appeared confused and was unable to clearly explain where she was going or staying.

The deputy stated that Wilson was yelling, throwing rocks, and standing in the roadway. The report also notes that she displayed signs of impairment and was unable to complete coherent sentences.

After repeated requests for Wilson to allow an evaluation and comply with instructions, the deputy placed her under arrest on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Wilson was transported without further incident, according to the report.

Chattooga County Property At Center Of International Lawsuit Linked To Hong Kong Charity Scandal

A large tract of land in Chattooga County has become the focus of an international legal dispute tied to a Hong Kong charity scandal and a multimillion-dollar development proposal.

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Audit Questions More Than $29,000 In Sales Tax Paid To Broadband Contractor

Last week, Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen released the county government’s 2024 audit. The audit covers the final year that former Commissioner Blake Elsberry was in office and points to serious problems in the county’s bookkeeping and financial oversight.

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Chattooga County Students Named To GNTC President’s And Dean’s Lists

Several Chattooga County students have been recognized by Georgia Northwestern Technical College for academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester.

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Courthouse Reopens After Bomb Threat Investigation

The Chattooga County Courthouse reopened Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation and law enforcement search of the building.

According to Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen, the threat was reported to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning. Officials immediately evacuated and secured the courthouse while deputies conducted a thorough search of the facility.

Authorities later determined there was no active threat and gave the all-clear for employees and the public to return.

The courthouse resumed normal operations at 1 p.m.

Allen thanked the Sheriff’s Office, first responders, courthouse employees, and the public for their cooperation during the incident, saying the safety of the community remains the county’s highest priority.

No injuries were reported, and authorities have not released additional information about the source of the threat.