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May 18, 2026

Election Day Is Tuesday In Chattooga County

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Election Day for the May 19, 2026 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election is tomorrow in Chattooga County.

Polls will be open Tuesday from 7 AM until 7 PM. Voters are reminded that they must go to their assigned Election Day polling location, not the Registrars Office.

According to the Chattooga County Board of Elections, 1,301 ballots were cast during Advance Voting, which has now ended.

As of Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 AM, 53 absentee by mail ballots had been issued. Of those, 42 had been accepted and 11 remained outstanding. The deadline to submit an application for an absentee by mail ballot has passed.

Voters will be required to show a government-issued photo ID when checking in to vote. Those voting in person will also be asked to select a Democratic, Republican, or Nonpartisan ballot.

May 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Health Inspection Scores – First Half of May 2026

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest food service inspection scores for the first half of May 2026.

All listed locations received scores in the 90s or above, with three locations receiving perfect scores of 100.

Pudding Pops’ base of operation and mobile unit, both located at 190 Alred Street in Summerville, each received a perfect score of 100 during inspections on May 12.

Lyerly School also received a perfect score of 100 during its May 1 inspection.

Other scores included Waffle House in Summerville with a 96 on May 8, and Zaxby’s in Summerville with a 99 on May 7.

For more information, or for any complaints about any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, residents may contact the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

May 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County To Celebrate Grand Opening Of Adventure Acres Park

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Walker County officials will host a grand opening celebration for the new Adventure Acres park on Wednesday, May 20, from 4 PM until 6 PM.

The new park is located at 370 Salem Road in Rossville.

The celebration will include a brief program, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the official activation of the park’s splash pad. Refreshments and giveaway items will also be available while supplies last.

Adventure Acres was funded primarily through a $2.2 million American Rescue Plan Act grant. The park features a nature-themed playground with more than 60 components, including a multi-lane zip track, swings, climbing boulders, a splash pad, quarter-mile walking trail, open green space, pavilion, restrooms, community Wi-Fi hotspot, and solar-powered charging station.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – May 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 17, 2026.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Peaceful Protest Held In Downtown Summerville Supporting Trion Student In ICE Custody

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Members of the Chattooga County Democratic Party organized a peaceful protest in downtown Summerville on Saturday in support of a Trion High School student currently being held by federal immigration authorities.

May 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

First Annual Coosa Valley Spring Fair Coming To Rome May 22-31

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A brand-new spring fair is coming to Rome later this month as the inaugural Coosa Valley Spring Fair prepares to open at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds beginning May 22.

May 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Strikes Pole At CVS In Summerville

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Emergency responders were called to the CVS parking lot on Rome Boulevard in Summerville Thursday following a single-vehicle accident involving a Ford Explorer.

According to a crash report filed by the Summerville Police Department, the accident happened at approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 14. The driver, identified as 67-year-old Margaret Tapp of Summerville, was traveling through the CVS parking lot when the vehicle struck a fixed object identified as a pole near the building.

The report indicates the 2004 Ford Explorer sustained disabling front-end damage and was removed from the scene by Luallen’s Wrecker Service. Authorities noted there were no signs of alcohol or drug involvement, and no citations were listed in the report.

A diagram included in the accident report shows the SUV traveling south through the parking lot before colliding with the pole adjacent to the CVS building. Witness information was also documented at the scene.

The Summerville Police Department investigated the incident. No injuries were listed in the report.

May 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GDOT Updates Public On Second Avenue Widening Project In Rome

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Representatives from the Georgia Department of Transportation addressed the public Monday ahead of the Rome City Commission meeting, providing an update on the ongoing Second Avenue widening project.

May 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – May 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 14, 2026:

May 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Possible Burglary Reported On Old Mill Road In Summerville

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A possible burglary is under investigation after being reported last Friday on Old Mill Road in Summerville, according to the Summerville Police Department.

Officers responded on May 8 to a residence in the 400 block of Old Mill Road. Upon arrival, they made contact with the homeowner, who reported that a back door to the residence appeared to have been kicked in.

According to the report, the door frame showed signs of damage, indicating forced entry. However, the homeowner told officers that after checking the residence, nothing appeared to be missing.

The homeowner also indicated that a possible suspect could be an ex-girlfriend, though no arrests have been made at this time.

The case has been referred to a detective with the Summerville Police Department for further investigation.