Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
The WZQZ Pet of the Week is Hoss, a 2-year-old male dog currently waiting for a home at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter in Summerville. Shelter staff describe Hoss as a “big teddy bear” with a friendly personality who would love to find a family willing to give him a second chance.
Hoss came to the shelter as a stray and is not yet neutered, but he is available for adoption now with a $25 adoption fee. Anyone interested in meeting Hoss can visit the Chattooga County Animal Shelter at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesday visits by appointment, and also opens the first Saturday of each month for adoptions only.
For more information, contact the shelter at 706-857-0679 and ask about Hoss, the WZQZ Pet of the Week.
The owner of the only restaurant in the Town of Lyerly has announced that Lyerly Drive Thru is being offered for sale, citing retirement planning and family commitments.
In a statement, the owner said the decision was made after thoughtful consideration and with retirement in mind. Family obligations are also prompting the owner to spend more time at home.
The owner described the listing as a great opportunity for someone interested in owning and operating a business in Lyerly.
According to the announcement, the sale will include the land, equipment and other essentials needed to continue operations. The owner also said the business will continue operating as usual during the sale process and that assistance will be provided to help the buyer get started when the time comes.
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).
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.
Walker County is inviting community members to show appreciation for local emergency dispatchers through a new “Adopt a Dispatcher” program ahead of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which will be observed April 12–18.
Dispatchers are often the first voice heard during emergencies, providing life-saving guidance to callers while coordinating responses from law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel.
Through the program, residents, businesses, and organizations can fill out a short form on the county’s website to be matched with a member of the Walker County E-911 team. Participants will receive basic information about the dispatcher they adopt to help inspire messages of appreciation such as handwritten notes, drawings, or small gifts.
Curtis Creekmur, Director of E-911, said dispatchers play a vital role in public safety, working behind the scenes around the clock to connect those in need with emergency services.
Community members interested in participating can sign up at walkercountyga.gov/adoptadispatcher or email r.pope@walkerga.us. The deadline to participate and deliver appreciation items is April 6, 2026.
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.
Concerns over PFAS contamination — often called “forever chemicals” — continue to affect communities across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as lawmakers debate legislation that could change how pollution cases are handled in the state.
The Annual Vietnam Veterans Lunch will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 12 noon at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Organizers say the luncheon will include a brief program to honor those who served during the Vietnam era.
All veterans who served during the Vietnam era, defined as November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975, are invited to attend with their families, whether they served in-country or at posts around the world. Spouses of Vietnam-era veterans who have passed away are also invited as special guests.
The program will also recognize widows and widowers whose spouse served during the Vietnam era and has since passed away. Organizers encourage them to sign up for an Honor Certificate so their loved one’s service can be formally recognized.
To sign up for an Honor Certificate, call Kim Snow at the Chattooga County Extension Service at 706-857-0744 by Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Callers should be prepared to provide the military information needed for the Georgia Department of Veterans Service to print the certificate.
The event is hosted by VFW Post 6688, its Auxiliary, and local volunteers. For more information, call Barbara Reece at 706-857-8478 or Odell Anderson at 706-397-2394.
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.