Dodge Ram Hits Summerville City Backhoe on Highway 27 Near Chattooga River Bridge; Driver Suffers Medical Emergency

Georgia State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday night involving a City of Summerville backhoe and a Dodge Ram truck on Highway 27 (Georgia 1) just north of the Chattooga River bridge.

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Sheriff: Deputy Saw No Impairment After First Crash, Second Collision Minutes Later Led to DUI Arrest

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader released a statement to local media explaining the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Billy Joe Dooley following a crash Friday evening that resulted in DUI charges.

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Summerville Police Arrest Man After BOLO Incident Involving Alleged Road Rage on Highway 27

A Summerville Police Department incident report released this past Friday details an arrest made earlier this month following a BOLO involving an alleged road rage encounter on Highway 27.

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Traffic stop leads to DUI arrest on Highway 27

A Summerville woman was arrested late Saturday night after a traffic stop on Highway 27 led deputies to determine she was driving under the influence, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report.

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Free Groceries This Thursday in Trion: There’s Hope for the Hungry at Central Avenue Baptist Church

There’s help on the way for families in Chattooga County this week. There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion on Thursday, December 11th, offering a free grocery giveaway for the community.

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20-Year-Old Arrested After 107 MPH Chase on Highway 27 Near Summerville Motel

A 20-year-old was arrested in Chattooga County following a traffic stop that began with an alleged high-speed run on Highway 27.

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