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September 24, 2026

Chattooga County Millage Rate To Be Set Friday; School Board Rate Drops To 8.518 Mills

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Chattooga County property owners now know one major part of their 2026 property tax calculation, while another will be determined Friday.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Returning To Sixth Avenue Home Despite Trespass Warning

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A Summerville man was arrested after police say he returned to a Sixth Avenue residence despite having previously been told by law enforcement not to return.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Allegedly Ignoring Ban From Summerville Housing Authority Property

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A man was arrested on a criminal trespass charge after Summerville Police say he returned to a Summerville Housing Authority property despite previously being banned from the property.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Hays State Prison Officer Faces New Federal Drug And Gun Charges

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A former corrections officer who previously served time in federal prison for smuggling methamphetamine into Hays State Prison in Trion is facing new federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Trade Dispute Leads To Stolen Vehicle Investigation And Arrest

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A dispute over a vehicle trade led Summerville Police to a damaged pickup truck connected to a separate stolen vehicle investigation earlier this month.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Congressional Candidate Shawn Harris To Hold Summerville Town Hall Today

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Democratic congressional candidate Shawn Harris will be in Summerville today for a town hall meeting with Chattooga County residents.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Ag Commissioner Warns Residents About Unlicensed Door-To-Door Pest Control Operators

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Chattooga County residents who are approached at their homes by someone offering pest control services are being urged to ask for a state-issued license before signing a contract or allowing any work to begin.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 23, 2026:

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

$2 Million In CDBG Grants Awarded For Chattooga County Water And Summerville Sewer Projects

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Two major infrastructure projects in Chattooga County are receiving a combined $2 million in Community Development Block Grant funding, with money going toward water line upgrades in the Welcome Hill area and continued sewer improvements in Summerville.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Helps Develop National Education Playbook Focused On Better Student Outcomes

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Georgia is one of just eight states that helped develop and test a new national education framework designed to help states determine which programs are working and where education resources can have the greatest impact on students.