Commissioner Addresses Property Appraisal Visits Across Chattooga County

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has issued a statement addressing questions and concerns from residents regarding property appraisal work currently being conducted throughout the county by GMASS (Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services).

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Summerville Man Charged In Armuchee Assault Case

A Summerville man was arrested this week after authorities say he assaulted a 50-year-old woman at the Circle K on Martha Berry Highway in Armuchee.

According to reports, 36-year-old Brandon Michael Montgomery of Summerville allegedly attempted to strike the woman’s vehicle with his own vehicle. Authorities say Montgomery is then accused of attempting to confine the victim inside her vehicle.

Reports further state that Montgomery allegedly placed his arms around the victim’s neck in an attempt to strangle her.

Montgomery has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

Summerville Man Cited On Public Intoxication And Marijuana Charges

A Summerville man was cited by the Summerville Police Department on May 30 following an incident on West Washington Street.

According to citations issued by the Summerville Police Department, Raymond Edward Wood, 57, of Summerville, was charged with public intoxication under a city ordinance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

The citation states officers observed Wood on a public roadway while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The officer reported indicators including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol, and noted that Wood admitted consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the encounter.

A second citation alleges Wood was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana. According to the report, the substance was located in a pants pocket and weighed approximately 0.34 ounces.

Wood was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Arrest Report – Monday – June 1, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 1, 2026:

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Daily Storm Chances Continue Before Drier, Cooler Weather Arrives

Daily rain and thunderstorm chances will remain in the forecast through Tuesday, with a noticeable shift toward drier and cooler conditions expected by the middle and end of the week.

Forecasters say a Marginal Risk for severe weather remains in place through tonight for parts of north Georgia, including areas that could be impacted by a weakening line of storms moving in from the north. The main concern will be a low-end risk for strong to damaging wind gusts, especially if the storm complex is able to hold together as it moves southward.

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Georgia Quota Hunt Applications Open Today

Georgia hunters can begin applying today for a variety of quota hunts through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division.

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