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March 8, 2026

Summerville City Council to Review Budget, Backhoe Bid, and Internship Positions Monday

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. with several action items on the agenda, including the mid-year budget ordinance, a bid award for a Caterpillar backhoe, and approval of five part-time summer internship positions.

Council members will also consider appointing Maisha Ludy to fill an unexpired term on the Sara Hightower Regional Library board, along with requests involving a mobile home at 92 Hill Avenue, sign permits, and a proposal for BRAG riders to camp at the Summerville Recreation Center and serve alcohol on May 31.

Another discussion item will focus on whether city customers should be allowed to opt out of garbage service.

The meeting will be held in the council room at Summerville City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

March 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Clocks “Spring Forward” Tonight as Daylight Saving Time Begins

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will need to set their clocks forward one hour tonight as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The time change officially occurs at 2:00 a.m., when clocks move forward to 3:00 a.m. This means people will lose one hour of sleep, but evenings will have more daylight in the coming months.

Daylight Saving Time is used across most of the United States to make better use of daylight during the warmer months. With the change, sunsets will occur later in the evening, giving residents more daylight after work and school.

Fire officials also remind residents that the time change is a good opportunity to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, replacing batteries if needed to ensure they are working properly.

Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks will “fall back” one hour.

March 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia DNR Urges Clean Bird Feeders as Warm Weather Brings Higher Risk of Backyard Bird Illness

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As spring approaches and temperatures warm across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents that clean bird feeders and birdbaths can significantly reduce the spread of disease among backyard birds.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigating Reported Burglary on Stevens Street

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Police in Summerville are investigating a reported burglary after a resident discovered signs of forced entry at a home on Stevens Street.

According to a police report, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Stevens Street around 12:48 p.m. on March 2, 2026 in reference to a burglary complaint. The resident told police a neighbor reported seeing someone inside a carport storage closet on a previous date.

When officers checked the residence, they observed a window screen that appeared to have been pried open. The report notes the resident was not home at the time of the incident, and officers were unable to locate the person described by the neighbor.

The case has been documented and forwarded for further investigation.

March 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Commissioner Releases 2026 State of the County Statement

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen released a statement Wednesday evening outlining the county’s progress, financial challenges and plans for the future in what he described as a “2026 State of Chattooga County” update to residents.

March 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Wednesday – March 4, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 4, 2026:

March 2, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – March 2, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 2, 2026:

March 2, 2026

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Hydrant Flushing Scheduled Today in West Summerville

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Residents in West Summerville will see fire crews out across the area today as the City of Summerville Fire Department conducts scheduled hydrant maintenance.

February 28, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – February 28, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, February 28, 2026:

February 27, 2026

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Chattooga County Students From Trion and Summerville Earn Spring 2026 Gene Haas Scholarships at GNTC

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(From left) Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC; Bart Jenkins, program director and instructor of Precision Machining and Manufacturing at GNTC; Mayahuel Yaoapoqa, scholarship recipient; and Jon Minyard, Haas sales engineer, pose for a photo in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing lab at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome.

Two Chattooga County residents—one from Trion and the other from Summerville—are being recognized for academic excellence and career potential in advanced manufacturing.