Flood Watch Continues for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Through 9 PM

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are being urged to remain weather-aware today as a Flood Watch remains in effect until 9:00 p.m. Monday due to the threat of excessive rainfall and flash flooding.

Read more

Summerville City Council to Consider Budget, Splash Pad, Pavilion and Property Sales Monday

The Summerville City Council will meet Monday evening with a busy agenda that includes the proposed city budget, several construction and equipment bids, a downtown recognition, and discussions involving city-owned property.

Read more

Commissioner Addresses Property Appraisal Visits Across Chattooga County

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has issued a statement addressing questions and concerns from residents regarding property appraisal work currently being conducted throughout the county by GMASS (Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services).

Read more

Summerville Man Charged In Armuchee Assault Case

A Summerville man was arrested this week after authorities say he assaulted a 50-year-old woman at the Circle K on Martha Berry Highway in Armuchee.

According to reports, 36-year-old Brandon Michael Montgomery of Summerville allegedly attempted to strike the woman’s vehicle with his own vehicle. Authorities say Montgomery is then accused of attempting to confine the victim inside her vehicle.

Reports further state that Montgomery allegedly placed his arms around the victim’s neck in an attempt to strangle her.

Montgomery has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

Summerville Man Cited On Public Intoxication And Marijuana Charges

A Summerville man was cited by the Summerville Police Department on May 30 following an incident on West Washington Street.

According to citations issued by the Summerville Police Department, Raymond Edward Wood, 57, of Summerville, was charged with public intoxication under a city ordinance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.

The citation states officers observed Wood on a public roadway while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The officer reported indicators including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol, and noted that Wood admitted consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the encounter.

A second citation alleges Wood was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana. According to the report, the substance was located in a pants pocket and weighed approximately 0.34 ounces.

Wood was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Arrest Report – Monday – June 1, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 1, 2026:

Read more

Visitor Reportedly Kicked By Nursing Home Patient In Summerville Incident

The Summerville Police Department responded to Oakview Nursing Home on May 25 after receiving a report involving a combative patient who allegedly assaulted a visitor.

Read more

Arrest Report – Monday – May 25, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 25, 2026:

Read more

Drought Conditions Continue Across Chattooga County Despite Holiday Rain Chances

Despite several rounds of rainfall across Northwest Georgia in recent days, drought conditions continue to persist in Chattooga County, according to weather officials and drought monitoring data.

Read more

Arrest Report – Monday – May 18, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 18, 2026:

Read more