
The Chattooga County Health Department is now offering flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis at its office at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

The Chattooga County Health Department is now offering flu and updated COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis at its office at 60 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

Democratic congressional candidate Shawn Harris will make a campaign stop in Chattooga County next week, hosting a town hall meeting in Summerville.

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

Summer is showing no signs of giving way to fall just yet, with another stretch of hot, mostly sunny and predominantly dry weather expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this week.

The Summerville City Council will have a lengthy agenda in front of it this evening, with matters ranging from road resurfacing and recreation improvements to a proposed data center moratorium, the sale of kratom and the possible renaming of one of the city’s best-known historic landmarks.

Attendance at the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair last month increased over last year, with more than 7,000 people attending the four-day event despite hot weather throughout much of the weekend.

The price posted on a diesel pump may look like a problem primarily for truck drivers, but with diesel now above $6 per gallon in Georgia, the effects could eventually be felt by almost every business — and household — in Chattooga County.

A Lyerly man was arrested on a DUI charge following a traffic stop on Highway 27 early Monday morning, September 7.

The Georgia Department of Public Health says two additional measles cases have been confirmed in connection with an outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare, bringing the outbreak total to 10 cases.

Chattooga County is mourning the loss of longtime veteran, farmer, businessman and community leader Ronnie Winters, who passed away at his home in the Oak Hill community of Lyerly on Sunday morning.
Mr. Winters was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was known throughout Chattooga County for his service to his country, his community and his church.
He was a lifelong member of Oak Hill Methodist Church in Lyerly and remained closely connected to the Oak Hill community throughout his life.
For many years, Mr. Winters operated Bankston Tire and Oil in Summerville, where he became well known to generations of local customers and business owners. He was also actively involved with the Summerville-Trion Optimist Club, contributing his time and support to community projects and local causes.
Mr. Winters was married to the late Peggy Winters. He was the father of Kristi Beach and Jason Winters, who previously served as Chattooga County Commissioner and currently serves as Summerville City Manager.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mason Funeral Home in Summerville. Service details are still pending and will be announced when they become available.
WZQZ Radio extends our condolences to the Winters family and joins the community in remembering Ronnie Winters for his service to his country, his county, his community, his church and his family.