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August 17, 2026

Summerville Police Arrest Driver Following Sovereign Citizen Claims

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A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in an arrest after police say a driver refused to provide a driver’s license and made statements associated with the “Sovereign Citizen” movement.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – August 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 16, 2026:

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigate Alleged Shoplifting at Dollar General

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The Summerville Police Department investigated a reported shoplifting incident at the Dollar General located at Commerce Street and Kelly Street after a store employee reported seeing a man allegedly conceal merchandise and leave without paying.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Construction Underway on New $400,000 Splash Pad in Summerville

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Construction is officially underway on a new splash pad at the Summerville Recreation Department on Highway 100, bringing the city closer to adding another summertime recreation option for local families.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pet Owners Urged to Protect Animals From Dangerous Summer Heat

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With oppressive heat continuing across Northwest Georgia, the National Weather Service in Atlanta is reminding pet owners that high temperatures can pose a serious danger to dogs, cats and other animals.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 15, 2026:

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Most Chattooga County Boat Owners Will Not Receive A 2026 Tax Bill

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Most boat owners in Chattooga County will not receive a tax bill in 2026 following a change in state law that increased the exemption on boat accounts.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Motorcyclist Arrested After Alleged High-Speed Attempt To Elude Chattooga County Deputy

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A 49-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County deputy reported that a motorcyclist attempted to elude him during a traffic stop on Highway 48.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – August 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 14, 2026:

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

September 14 Deadline To Appeal Chattooga County Property Assessments: What Property Owners Need To Know

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With 2026 property assessment notices arriving in mailboxes across Chattooga County, property owners are being reminded that September 14 is the deadline to appeal their assessment if they believe their property has been incorrectly valued.