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August 18, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Climb As Oil Markets React To Middle East Uncertainty

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Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices and continued uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East put upward pressure on gasoline prices.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – August 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 17, 2026:

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Accused of Taking Red Dolly From Rome Boulevard Property

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A Summerville man was arrested after police say he took a red dolly from another man’s property on Rome Boulevard and later told an officer he wanted to borrow it.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Inland Port Sets Record With 41% Jump in July Cargo

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Northwest Georgia’s Appalachian Regional Port is reporting record-breaking business, with container traffic jumping 41 percent in July as the inland terminal continues to expand its role in connecting the region’s manufacturers and businesses with global markets.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summer Heat Brings Higher Power Bills — And Renewed Scrutiny of Georgia Power Rates

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With temperatures pushing into the upper 90s and heat index readings topping 100 degrees across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, air conditioners are working overtime — and many households are seeing the consequences when their electric bills arrive.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City of Summerville Seeks Bids for Road Work, New Trucks and Wastewater Facility Project

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The City of Summerville has posted a series of requests for bids during August, seeking contractors and vendors for projects ranging from street resurfacing and improvements at the wastewater treatment plant to the purchase of several new city trucks.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Scammers Target Consumers With Fake Unclaimed Life Insurance Letters

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Consumers are being warned about a scam involving official-looking letters claiming the recipient may be entitled to millions of dollars in unclaimed life insurance money.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Arrest Driver Following Sovereign Citizen Claims

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A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in an arrest after police say a driver refused to provide a driver’s license and made statements associated with the “Sovereign Citizen” movement.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – August 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 16, 2026:

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament to Support Recovery Programs in Northwest Georgia

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Golfers and community supporters will have an opportunity to hit the course for a cause this fall as Recovery Alive and Connect City Church prepare to host the Fairways to Freedom charity golf tournament.