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February 26, 2026

Summerville Man Arrested on Criminal Trespass Damage Charge

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Summerville Police responded to a reported break-in and property damage call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at a home on Cleghorn Street, according to an incident report.

The victim told officers the suspect forced open the front door and caused damage inside the residence, including overturning a bed. A witness also reported seeing the suspect leave the scene and “peel out” of the yard.

Police say the suspect, Jeffrey Garner, age 56, was later located at his residence on West Halls Valley Road at around 9:00 p.m. and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

In the report, the suspect reportedly admitted entering the home and overturning the bed, saying he went to the residence to confront the victim and she was not home.

Garner was charged with Criminal Trespass and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

February 26, 2026

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Vehicle Damages Fence at Summerville Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Summerville Police are investigating an incident involving property damage at the city’s wastewater treatment plant after a vehicle reportedly struck a commercial chain link fence.

February 25, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 25, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 25, 2026:

February 25, 2026

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Rome Police Investigating After Woman Struck and Killed by Train Behind Rome Kroger

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The Rome Police Department is investigating a deadly incident that happened Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a person was struck by a train behind the Rome Kroger.

According to Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, the deceased is a female, and her body is being sent to the GBI Crime Lab.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are being released at this time.

Authorities are reminding the public to use extreme caution around railroad tracks. Trains can be quieter than expected, move faster than they appear, and require a long distance to stop.

February 2, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – February 2, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 2, 2026:

January 6, 2026

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From Sheriff Mark Schrader: Update from Sunday night’s shooting:

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Investigators are still investigating the circumstances around the shooting that occurred Sunday night at a residence between Teloga and Chelsea on Highway 337. Preliminary findings show that a 61 year old father, Miles Bagley and his 34 year old son, Isaiah Bagley became involved in a domestic dispute when the son came home from a friend’s house highly intoxicated.

Multiple attempts by the Father and Mother to diffuse the situation by having the son go to his bedroom and stay were unsuccessful. The son continued to get into the father’s face, head butting him multiple times and threatening him and the mother.

The father retrieved a small handgun from a table near where they were and fired a shot into the floor in an attempt to dissuade the son. The father was then pushed down, out of the front door and onto the porch. As the son approached him again, while he was still lying on the porch, he fired the firearm at his son striking him 3 times.

At some point the mother ended up falling down onto the porch as well. The son is currently being treated in an area hospital.

No charges have been filed against the father at this time.

-Sheriff Mark A. Schrader

December 30, 2025

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Summerville Police Investigate Vehicle Entering Incident on Cox Street

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Summerville Police are investigating a reported vehicle entering incident that occurred earlier this week.

December 22, 2025

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Deadline Nears for Water Benefit Appointments Linked to PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit

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Residents who selected the settlement water benefit connected to the Summerville drinking water lawsuit are being reminded that a critical deadline is approaching. Claimants must call Fontis Water at (678) 494-1981 to schedule a delivery appointment by January 31, 2026. Officials say anyone who fails to schedule by that date will forfeit the water benefit.

December 16, 2025

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Burglary Reported at Roseway Circle Residence in Summerville

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Summerville Police are investigating a reported burglary at a residence on Roseway Circle that occurred on December 12, 2025, according to an incident report from the Summerville Police Department.