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March 10, 2026

Arrest Report – Tuesday – March 10, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, March 10, 2026:

March 9, 2026

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Summerville City Council to Meet This Evening With Budget, Equipment, and Community Items on Agenda

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The Summerville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, with a full agenda that includes budget matters, equipment purchases, appointments, and several community-related requests. (See complete agenda below).

March 9, 2026

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Summerville Recreation Celebrates String of State Successes by Young Athletes

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The Summerville Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating an impressive run of success by its youth sports programs after sending four basketball teams to the Georgia Recreation and Park Association State Basketball Tournament this past weekend.

March 8, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – March 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 8, 2026:

March 8, 2026

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Chattooga Library Invites Readers to Join Adult Book Club in Summerville

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The Chattooga Library is inviting local readers to take part in its Adult Book Club, which meets every other week at the library in Summerville.

The group features a variety of reading selections chosen by participants, ranging from historical fiction to psychological thrillers and many genres in between. Organizers say the club is open to adults who enjoy reading and discussing books in a welcoming group setting.

The event will be held at the Chattooga Library, 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville, and each session lasts about one hour. For more information, call the Chattooga Library at 706-857-2553.

The next meeting time will be Monday, March 9, 2026 from 4-5 PM.

March 8, 2026

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AdventHealth Celebrates Grand Opening of New Primary Care and Urgent Care Clinic in Summerville

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AdventHealth Medical Group has officially celebrated the grand opening of its new Primary Care & Urgent Care clinic in Summerville, expanding access to health care services for families across Chattooga County.

March 8, 2026

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Summerville City Council to Review Budget, Backhoe Bid, and Internship Positions Monday

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. with several action items on the agenda, including the mid-year budget ordinance, a bid award for a Caterpillar backhoe, and approval of five part-time summer internship positions.

Council members will also consider appointing Maisha Ludy to fill an unexpired term on the Sara Hightower Regional Library board, along with requests involving a mobile home at 92 Hill Avenue, sign permits, and a proposal for BRAG riders to camp at the Summerville Recreation Center and serve alcohol on May 31.

Another discussion item will focus on whether city customers should be allowed to opt out of garbage service.

The meeting will be held in the council room at Summerville City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

March 7, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – March 7, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, March 7, 2026:

March 7, 2026

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One Contested Chattooga County School Board Race Set for Republican Primary; State Court Judge Unopposed

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Qualifying for local races in Chattooga County ended on Friday, March 6, 2026, and voters will see one contested race in the upcoming Republican Primary for the Chattooga County Board of Education.

In the District 2 school board race, incumbent Tiffany T. Lawrence qualified as a Republican and will face challenger Norma Peterson in the primary contest.

In District 3, incumbent Lori Ann Brady qualified as a Republican and drew no opposition.

In District 4, incumbent Bonnie Kinnamont Fletcher also qualified as a Republican and will appear on the ballot unopposed.

Meanwhile, in the nonpartisan race for State Court Judge, incumbent Jon Dennis qualified for re-election with no opposition.

With qualifying now complete, the District 2 school board seat will be the only locally contested race among those offices listed, while the remaining candidates secured spots on the ballot without challengers.

March 6, 2026

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Last Day to Vote Early in Special Election – Election Day Next Tuesday

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Today is the final day of early voting in the upcoming Special Election. Voters in Chattooga County will be voting for a candidate to fill the seat vacated by Colton Moore in the Georgia Senate. Also, voters will be casting their ballot in the 14th District U.S. Congressional Race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the U.S. House of Representatives. All early voting in Chattooga County takes place at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. Voting hours today are from 8:30 AM until 5 PM. Bring a picture ID when you come to vote. Next Tuesday, Election Day, all voting will take place in local precincts across the county. Voting on Tuesday will be from 7 AM – 7 PM. No voting will take place at the Registrars Office on Election Day.