The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports that seven people died in automobile crashes statewide during the 102-hour New Year’s holiday travel period, as troopers and officers worked high-visibility patrols across Georgia, including routes serving Northwest Georgia.
Today, Monday, December 29, 2025, the City of Summerville Fire Department began routine fire hydrant flushing and maintenance, continuing Tuesday, December 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews work to keep the city’s hydrants in reliable working order.
Residents in northeast Summerville may notice activity and brief service effects in the:
Highway 27 area
Lake Wanda Reita Road area
Back Penn Road area
Fire Department personnel will be performing essential tasks on hydrants across the area, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks. During the process, some customers may experience temporary water discoloration, which officials say is normal and safe.
If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run cold water from a tap for a few minutes until it clears.
Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney has successfully completed the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide-prevention program, earning certification as a QPR Gatekeeper through the QPR Institute.
Summerville Police are investigating a reported break-in at a home on Scoggins Street after officers were called to the scene early Monday morning.
Summerville Police say a man came to them for assistance after discovering that the person who purchased his vehicle refused to return his identification documents unless he paid money.
