Hydrant Flushing Underway In Summerville Through Wednesday

The City of Summerville Fire Department is conducting hydrant flushing across parts of the city on April 7 and 8 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The work is focused on West Summerville, including the Highway 48 area, Smallen Road, and Fish Hatchery Road.

During the flushing process, residents may notice brief periods of discolored water. City officials say this is normal and safe. If discoloration occurs, simply run your tap for a few minutes until the water clears.

Fire department crews will be performing routine maintenance on hydrants, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks to ensure the system is working properly.

Officials say the work is essential to keeping the community safe and prepared.

Arrest Report – Tuesday – April 7, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 7, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Friday – April 3, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 3, 2026:

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Dog Bite Incident Reported On Seventh Street In Summerville, Owner Cited

A dog bite incident reported in Summerville on March 26, 2026, led to a citation for the animal’s owner, identified as Mildred Crusoe, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

Police said the incident happened around 4:39 p.m. in the area of Seventh Street at Fairground Road, with the report listing the address as 166 Seventh Street in Summerville.

According to the officer’s narrative, a man told police he was riding his bike on the opposite side of Seventh Street when a large black dog ran after him and bit his right ankle. The officer reported seeing a tear in the man’s pants leg near the ankle, though the victim said the dog did not break the skin.

The victim told police he wanted to press charges. The responding officer also noted there had been prior issues involving a dog at that address and said a report would be filed along with a citation for the owner. The report states Crusoe was later issued a citation in connection with the incident.

Officials remind residents to ensure pets are properly restrained, tagged, and under control to prevent injuries and avoid citations.

Arrest Report – Monday – March 30, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 30, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Sunday – March 29, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 29, 2026:

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Elevated Fire Danger and Pleasant Skies Across Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of quiet, sunny weather today, but officials are urging caution due to elevated fire danger conditions.

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High Fire Danger In Effect Today Across Much Of North Georgia

Fire officials are warning that high fire danger conditions are expected today, Sunday, across much of North Georgia, with the threat lasting from the morning hours into the evening.

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Red Flag Warning Issued For Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

Residents across Chattooga County and the wider Northwest Georgia region are being urged to use extreme caution today as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect because of dangerous fire weather conditions.

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Fire Weather Watch Issued For Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region are being urged to use extreme caution this weekend as a Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Saturday due to dangerous conditions.

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