Downtown Summerville’s Sugarville Sweets Bakery to Close After 10½ Years

A longtime downtown Summerville favorite is preparing to say goodbye. Sugarville Sweets Bakery, Coffee & Café has announced it will close its doors after 10 and a half years in business, marking the end of an era for many local customers.

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72-Year-Old Woman Arrested on Theft and Trespass Charges in Trion

A 72-year-old woman was arrested in Trion earlier this month following an alleged shoplifting incident at a retail store along U.S. Highway 27, according to an arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – December 18, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, December 18, 2025:

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Rain Returns Today in Chattooga County; Cold Front Brings Breezy, Cooler Friday

Rain chances are set to increase later this morning across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with light to moderate rainfall becoming widespread through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia.

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New Specialty License Plate Available to Order in Chattooga County; Portion Supports Support Our Troops

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton says drivers can now order a new specialty license plate, with another new design expected to be announced in the next couple of weeks.

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Friends of Sloppy Floyd Named “Chapter of the Year”

The Friends of Sloppy Floyd were honored this week with the Chapter of the Year award during their monthly meeting.

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Alpine Community Church Live Nativity Returns to Menlo December 23–25

It’s a Christmas tradition for many families across Chattooga County—and for visitors from Alabama and beyond—the live nativity at Alpine Community Church in Menlo.

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City of Summerville Street Department Leaf Pickup Underway; Residents Asked to Help Crews

The City of Summerville says leaf pickup is underway, with City Utilities Street Department crews working through neighborhoods to keep streets tidy and safe during the fall and winter season.

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GBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Catoosa County Involving East Ridge Police

At the request of the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Catoosa County, Georgia, involving officers from the East Ridge (Tennessee) Police Department. Authorities say no one was injured during the incident.

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – December 17, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 17, 2025:

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