Summerville Man Cited For Disorderly Conduct Following Alleged Threat

A Summerville man has been cited for disorderly conduct following an incident on Highland Avenue involving an alleged verbal threat toward another individual.

According to a citation issued by the Summerville Police Department, Carl Carter was cited following an incident reported on Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 2:32 PM at 47 Highland Avenue in Summerville.

The citation states that Carter was allegedly acting in a violent and tumultuous manner when he yelled loudly at another individual, identified in the report as Gary Cordle, and threatened to “beat his ass.”

Summerville Police Officer Brandon Lindsey issued the citation under City Ordinance 38-54, which addresses disorderly conduct.

The citation indicates that Carter was arrested in connection with the incident.

Carter was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on January 12, 2027, at 5:30 PM.

The charge is an allegation, and Carter is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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Public Intoxication Citation Issued in Summerville

A Summerville man was cited for public drunkenness Thursday evening following an incident on Fourth Street, according to the Summerville Police Department.

The citation states that Eli Nate Middlebrooks, 26, of Summerville, was issued a citation for public drunk, a violation of Summerville City Ordinance 38-1-10.

According to the officer’s narrative, police responded to a report of a subject yelling in the roadway in the 275 block of Fourth Street. Upon arrival, the officer observed Middlebrooks in the roadway and issued the citation.

The incident occurred on Thursday, July 16.

Middlebrooks is scheduled to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on September 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Chattooga County Courthouse Annex.

Summerville Recognizes Municipal Court Clerks Week

The City of Summerville is recognizing Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Week and honoring the court professionals who help keep the city’s municipal court operating efficiently.

City officials extended appreciation to Chief Municipal Court Clerk Paula Womack and Deputy Court Clerk Stephanie Lathem for their service, professionalism and commitment to the community.

The city said their work includes assisting citizens, coordinating court proceedings, maintaining records and supporting daily court operations.

Officials said Womack and Lathem play an important role in helping ensure the fairness and effectiveness of City Court.

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.