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March 20, 2026

Sherbet the Cat Looking for a Forever Home in Chattooga County

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A 10-year-old cat named Sherbet is looking for a loving home through the Chattooga County Animal Shelter in Summerville.

Sherbet, described as a laid-back “lap lounger” and window watcher, was surrendered by his previous owner and is now hoping to find a quiet home where he can be the only cat. Shelter staff say he would make a great companion for someone looking for a calm and affectionate pet.

The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Drive and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesday visits available by appointment. The shelter also opens the first Saturday of each month for adoptions.

Anyone interested in adopting Sherbet can call 706-857-0679 for more information.

March 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Parking Striping Planned Along Commerce Street in Summerville

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The City of Summerville is alerting residents and visitors to planned parking striping work along Commerce Street in the downtown area this weekend.

City officials say crews will be working throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, and sections of parking along Commerce Street may be temporarily blocked off to allow for the striping to be completed.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use caution when traveling through downtown, as well as to be mindful of any posted signage or barricades in place during the work.

The city is asking for the public’s patience as the project is completed, noting the improvements will help enhance parking organization and overall traffic flow in the downtown area.

March 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Local FFA Chapters Raise Nearly $2,000 for Animal Shelter During Day of Service

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Students from across Chattooga County came together for a day of service, raising nearly $2,000 to support the local animal shelter while also volunteering their time.

March 20, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Woman Arrested on Drug and DUI Charges in Floyd County

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop in neighboring Floyd County.

March 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Water Service Disruption Expected Friday for Some Summerville Water Customers

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City of Summerville water customers may experience low or no water pressure on Friday, March 20, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. as crews work to repair a fire hydrant.

According to city officials, the temporary disruption is necessary to complete the repair work and restore proper service. Customers in several areas are expected to be impacted during this time.

Affected areas include:

Mahan Road
Hairlake Road
Williams Road
Beavers Road
Calland Drive
And surrounding areas

Residents in these locations are encouraged to plan ahead and take necessary precautions while crews complete the repairs.

City officials apologize for any inconvenience and thank customers for their patience as the work is carried out.

March 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Arrested After Domestic Incident Escalates to Multiple Charges

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A Summerville man faces multiple charges following a domestic incident that escalated into violence and resistance against law enforcement, according to a Summerville Police Department report.

March 19, 2026

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Man Arrested on Terroristic Threats Charge After Domestic Incident on Smallen Road

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A Chattooga County man was arrested following a domestic-related dispute between neighbors that escalated into alleged threats and a physical altercation, according to a sheriff’s office report.

March 18, 2026

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Fire under Investigation at Sloppy Floyd Lake Road Residence

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Firefighters responded Monday to a structure fire at 251 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road. Summerville, Hays Correctional and Gore fire departments all responded to the scene.

Fire officials told WZQZ News the fire is believed to have started at the front of the residence, although the exact cause remains under investigation. Firefighters say suppression efforts were complicated by a large amount of material in and around the front of the home, which added fuel to the fire.

Officials said this was the second structure fire reported on the property this year.

March 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Drugs Found in Disabled Vehicle

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A man was arrested following a traffic-related incident on March 11 after deputies discovered illegal drugs inside a disabled vehicle.

According to the report, deputies approached a vehicle stopped on the roadside and made contact with the driver, identified as 55-year-old John Wayne Cook. While speaking with Cook, officers detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle, giving them probable cause to conduct a search.

During the search, deputies located suspected marijuana, along with a clear plastic container holding a substance believed to be methamphetamine. Authorities also conducted a field test, which returned a positive result for fentanyl.

Cook was taken into custody and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. He was transported to jail without further incident.

March 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Systems to Be Unavailable March 30 for Scheduled Maintenance

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College says its systems will be unavailable Monday, March 30, across all campus locations due to scheduled maintenance.

During the outage, internet services, phone systems, Blackboard, and MyGNTC will be temporarily unavailable for the day. College officials are encouraging anyone who may need help with admissions, financial aid, student resources, or other GNTC-related business to plan ahead and reach out before or after the scheduled maintenance.