The Summerville Police Department is investigating an assault that reportedly occurred at a convenience store and involved a woman being pushed and punched by her boyfriend.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will host two guided hikes on Saturday, June 13, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the park by day and night.
The first event will be a Guided Marble Mine Hike at 2 p.m. Park rangers will lead participants on a moderately strenuous 1.5-mile hike to the Marble Mine, where hikers can learn about the park’s nature and history while exploring the Marble Mine Trail. Participants should meet at the park office, bring water, and wear comfortable shoes.
Later that evening, the park will host a Firefly Night Hike along the Upper Lake Trail. Participants will meet at the park office at 8:30 p.m., with the hike beginning at 9 p.m. The event will give visitors a chance to see the glow of fireflies and learn how they can help protect them.
Each hike is $3 per person, and a $10 park pass is required. Registration is required for both events.
To register or for more information, call the park office at 706-857-0826.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a financial transaction card fraud case after a Dalton woman reported unauthorized purchases made using her debit card information.
According to the incident report, the victim discovered several unauthorized transactions had been made using information from her food stamp debit card. The purchases reportedly occurred at multiple locations, including Ingles Supermarket in Summerville.
The victim told police she still had possession of the physical card but believed someone had obtained the information needed to make purchases without authorization. She has been working with law enforcement agencies in multiple jurisdictions where transactions were reported in an effort to identify and prosecute the suspect.
Police identified a suspect in the case as 27-year-old Nius Morton of Dalton. The report indicates the offense is being investigated as financial transaction card fraud.
The fraudulent transaction reported in Summerville totaled approximately $29.43. Evidence collected in the case included information associated with the victim’s card.
The investigation remains ongoing.
There were no arrests reported on the jail media report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
A damp and unsettled weather pattern will remain parked over North Georgia this week, bringing repeated opportunities for showers and thunderstorms across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and prospective members to a special AfterWork Meet Up this Thursday evening at Dos Maguey’s Mexican Restaurant in Summerville.
The networking event will take place Thursday, June 11, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and is designed to provide a relaxed setting for local business professionals to connect and build relationships.
According to the Chamber, the event is intended to be a social and networking opportunity where attendees can talk shop—or anything but work. Dos Maguey’s will offer drink specials, and the Chamber will provide appetizers for those attending.
The Chamber is not hosting its regular luncheons during June and July and is instead offering these lower-key summer networking gatherings.
While tickets are not required, organizers encourage attendees to RSVP. For more information, contact the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce at 706-857-4033.
The event is open to Chamber members and those interested in learning more about the local business community.
A Chattooga County Grand Jury has indicted a Summerville man accused of vandalizing a local church earlier this year.
Families looking for a fun and educational summer activity can visit the Chattooga County Library today as the Sara Hightower Regional Library System hosts a special petting zoo event featuring animals from Blessing Creek Farms.
The event will take place today from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Chattooga County Library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Children and families will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of animals, including Highland calves, a pony, goats, and rabbits from Blessing Creek Farms.
Library officials say the event is open to the public and is designed to provide a fun, hands-on experience for children during the summer months.
The two-hour event is free to attend and is expected to be a popular attraction for local families.
For more information, contact the Chattooga County Library.
Georgia’s temporary suspension of the state motor fuel tax contributed to a significant decline in tax collections during May, according to state revenue figures.
State officials reported that net tax revenues for May declined by 12.6 percent compared to the same month a year ago. The decrease comes after Georgia suspended its motor fuel excise tax for part of May in an effort to provide relief to drivers facing higher fuel costs. The suspension remained in effect through June 2.
The gas tax holiday temporarily removed Georgia’s fuel excise tax, which currently amounts to about 33 cents per gallon on gasoline. State leaders said the suspension was intended to help offset rising fuel prices and reduce costs for consumers at the pump.
While the suspension provided relief for motorists, it also reduced one of the state’s major sources of transportation-related revenue. The tax is normally collected at the wholesale level and helps fund transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Georgia.
The gas tax suspension officially expired on June 3, and state officials have indicated it will not be extended. As a result, motorists across Georgia may continue to see fuel prices fluctuate throughout the summer as the tax returns and market conditions evolve.
The Chattooga Athletic Booster Club is gearing up for its fifth annual golf tournament, with proceeds benefiting athletic programs at Chattooga High School.
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Trion Golf Course. The event will feature a four-man scramble format with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Registration is $320 per team, and Mulligans will be available for purchase separately.
Participants will enjoy lunch, compete for cash prizes, and have an opportunity to win a pellet grill through a raffle that will be available during registration.
Local businesses and community supporters can also help support Chattooga High School athletics by purchasing $100 hole sponsorships.
Organizers say proceeds from the tournament will go directly toward supporting athletic programs at Chattooga High School.