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May 31, 2026

Illegal Tire Dumping Reported On Vacant Summerville Property

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A Summerville man has reported that dozens of tires were illegally dumped on a vacant property belonging to his late father.

According to a report filed by the Summerville Police Department, Jeff McCary told officers he received a letter from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources regarding an excessive number of tires located on property at 585 Maple Drive in Summerville. After receiving the notice, McCary visited the property and discovered what he described as abandoned tires that had been dumped on the site.

McCary told police he had no prior knowledge of the tires and did not authorize anyone to leave them on the property. He also advised officers that he has no knowledge of his late father authorizing anyone to dump tires there. According to the report, the property has been vacant for approximately five years.

The incident was classified by the Summerville Police Department as abandoned property. No suspects were identified in the report, and the case remains under investigation.

March 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Erin Brockovich Returns To Northwest Georgia Amid PFAS Concerns

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Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as the PFAS Georgia team announces a major expansion of water, soil, and dust testing in Rome and several surrounding counties. Organizers say the renewed push comes after more than 20 months of work in the region uncovered some of the highest levels of “forever chemicals” found anywhere in the country.

January 12, 2026

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Small Crowd Gathers at Dowdy Park to Protest Beaver Removal From Town Creek

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A small group of protesters gathered Sunday afternoon at Dowdy Park to voice opposition to the planned removal of beavers and beaver dams from Town Creek, a move city officials say is necessary to help control flooding in downtown Summerville.

January 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Protest Planned TODAY at Dowdy Park Over Summerville’s Proposed Beaver Trapping

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A protest is planned TODAY (Sunday, January 11) at 2 p.m. at Dowdy Park in Summerville, organized in response to Mayor Rickey Hughes’ recent comments about removing beavers from local waterways.