Here are some of the top stories from WZQZ Radio and our website at www.chattoogainfo.com for 2025, highlighting major legal battles, elections, public safety issues, education news, and political developments that shaped the year in Chattooga County.
Summerville Police responded to a report of property damage at a residence on Wood Street following an incident that reportedly occurred earlier in the week, according to a police report.
A Tuesday morning house fire was reported before 5 a.m. at a home near Hunt Street and Highway 48 in Summerville.
The Summerville Fire Department responded to the scene along with Summerville Police and other emergency workers. Officials say the fire was contained to a single room, preventing it from spreading throughout the home.
No injuries were reported and there was no word as the cause of the fire.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 30, 2025:
Summerville Police are investigating a reported vehicle entering incident that occurred earlier this week.
Today, Monday, December 29, 2025, the City of Summerville Fire Department began routine fire hydrant flushing and maintenance, continuing Tuesday, December 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews work to keep the city’s hydrants in reliable working order.
Residents in northeast Summerville may notice activity and brief service effects in the:
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Highway 27 area
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Lake Wanda Reita Road area
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Back Penn Road area
Fire Department personnel will be performing essential tasks on hydrants across the area, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks. During the process, some customers may experience temporary water discoloration, which officials say is normal and safe.
If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run cold water from a tap for a few minutes until it clears.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 29, 2025:
As the year wraps up across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, the final days of December are a key window for anyone trying to get organized for tax season—especially when it comes to charitable giving and last-minute tax planning. Here are a few reminders to consider before the calendar turns:
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is inviting the community to kick off the new year with a fun afternoon of Bingo at the Trion Library.
The event is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, located at 15 Bulldog Boulevard in Trion. Organizers say participants will have the chance to play several rounds of bingo, with prizes awarded to winning cards.
The event is open to the public, and community members of all ages are encouraged to attend. Library staff say the bingo event is part of ongoing efforts to provide engaging and social activities for residents in Trion and across Chattooga County.
Anyone with questions about the event can contact the Trion Library at 706-734-7594.
Debit card scams continue to target consumers across Northwest Georgia, often leaving victims with money missing from their checking accounts and limited time to stop further charges. Scammers commonly use tactics like card skimmers at gas pumps and ATMs, “phishing” texts or emails pretending to be your bank, and fake online purchases designed to capture card numbers and PINs.