An 82-year-old Lyerly woman has reported suspected financial card fraud after her bank advised her to file a report with the Summerville Police Department, highlighting a growing problem that law enforcement and consumer advocates say can strike anyone — but often targets seniors.
Residents in the Subligna Community are invited out for the 6th Annual Subligna Christmas Parade Tuesday evening, December 23, a community tradition that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues as a celebration of local spirit and pride.
The City of Summerville Fire Department has announced a planned fire hydrant flushing operation set for Monday, December 22, 2025, running from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The work will focus on southeast Summerville, including the Highway 27 area, Lake Wanda Reita Road, and the Washington Avenue area.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, December 21, 2025:
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a report of vehicle damage stemming from an apparent hit-and-run incident last week.
A Summerville Police Department incident report released this past Friday details an arrest made earlier this month following a BOLO involving an alleged road rage encounter on Highway 27.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 20, 2025:
Chattooga County Schools are celebrating a major achievement in science education as Erin Smith of Leroy Massey Elementary School and Melissa Rowe of Chattooga High School have been named Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA) Science Teachers of the Year at the elementary and high school levels.
The City of Summerville has released its holiday schedule for City offices in observance of Christmas.
City offices will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, and will remain closed all day on:
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
City offices will resume normal business hours Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.
Officials remind residents that for emergencies during the closure, they should call 911. The City also wished the community a safe and happy holiday season.
A 24-year-old man was arrested following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving two vehicles in a Summerville parking lot earlier this month, according to an arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
