Members of the Chattooga High School Class of 1976 are preparing to celebrate a major milestone as plans move forward for their 50th class reunion, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 in Summerville.
The Chattooga County Tax Assessor’s Office has announced that the tax books are now open for the return of 2026 state and county taxes, with property owners required to make their return on or before April 1, 2026.
The City of Summerville has launched a new Water Bill Protection Plan designed to help residents avoid unexpected spikes in their water bills caused by major leaks.
City Manager Jason Winters said the city has occasionally received complaints about unusually high water bills caused by leaks that went undetected for several days. The new program is intended to provide a safety net for customers in those situations while still encouraging residents to monitor their water usage.
Officials say the protection plan is designed to help cover situations where a major leak runs for several days before being discovered, which can cause water usage to increase dramatically. City leaders note that similar programs are offered in many other cities and say the plan is meant to provide peace of mind for residents while helping protect them from extremely high utility bills.
A Chattooga County man was arrested following an early morning incident along Highway 48 near Fish Hatchery Road on March 4, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 10, 2026:
A Chattooga County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges involving the physical and sexual abuse of children, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating the reported theft of a vehicle that occurred early March 7 on Alred Street in Summerville.
According to the incident report, officers were dispatched shortly after midnight to the police department to meet with a complainant regarding a stolen 2016 gray Ford Fusion. The vehicle had reportedly been parked at a residence on 33 Alred Street while the owner’s son was visiting a friend.
Police say the vehicle’s driver told officers he arrived at the residence around 10 p.m. and discovered the car missing when he returned around 11:50 p.m. He reportedly told investigators the vehicle had been left unlocked with the key inside, believing nothing would happen to it.
Authorities say several items were inside the vehicle when it was taken, including about $300 in cash, a wallet, a vehicle key, a backpack in the trunk, and Apple AirPods inside the backpack.
Police confirmed the vehicle had not been repossessed, and a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert was issued to surrounding agencies while the vehicle information was entered into the statewide database.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Summerville Police are investigating a report of vehicle vandalism at Oakview Nursing Home after a woman discovered damage to her car early Tuesday morning. According to an incident report, the victim told officers she found her silver Honda Odyssey had been vandalized while parked in the facility’s front lot.
Police say toothpaste had been used to write on the vehicle’s hood, and a Bud Light beer bottle was left on the windshield. The victim told officers the vehicle appeared undisturbed around 3:20 a.m., but the damage was discovered at approximately 4:20 a.m. Extra patrols were requested in the area as the investigation continues.
The City of Summerville is now accepting applications for a Recreation Administrative Assistant to support the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The position focuses on administrative support, customer service, and helping coordinate recreation programs, youth and adult sports leagues, facility rentals, and community events.
According to the job description, the employee will assist with program registrations, scheduling, financial processing, marketing, and front-desk customer service, while also helping organize leagues, tournaments, camps, and special events. The role is primarily office-based but may also involve work at recreation facilities, athletic fields, and community events, including some evening or weekend hours.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, and experience in administrative support, customer service, or recreation program administration is preferred. Experience with recreation registration systems, event coordination, or youth sports programs is also considered beneficial.
City officials say the position plays an important role in helping ensure Summerville’s recreation programs and events run smoothly for local families and participants.