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April 14, 2026

Chattooga County Historical Society To Host Trivia-Filled Spring Meeting

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The Chattooga County Historical Society is inviting the community to a fun and educational afternoon at its quarterly meeting this Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The event will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature a Chattooga County History Trivia Contest. Attendees will be divided into teams for a fast-paced and engaging program designed to test local knowledge and teach a few new facts along the way.

Organizers say there will be refreshments and plenty of prizes, and the event is open to everyone — especially those who enjoy the historical photos and posts shared online.

Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and come out for an afternoon of local history and community fun.

April 14, 2026

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Cisco Networking Academy Honors GNTC’s Dr. Dwight Watt For Instructional Excellence

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The Cisco Networking Academy has honored Dr. Dwight Watt, instructor of Computer Information Systems Technology at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, with its 2025 Instructor Excellence Advanced Level Award for outstanding teaching and student success.

April 14, 2026

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Summerville Woman Arrested Following Incident At Hospital

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A Summerville woman was arrested following an incident at Atrium Health Floyd involving hospital security.

According to reports, Treva Misuni Wiggins, 43, of Summerville, was taken into custody after allegedly yelling at security staff. Authorities say Wiggins had been instructed to leave the hospital when she stopped and began raising her voice.

When officers arrived on the scene, reports indicate Wiggins refused commands to place her hands behind her back.

She was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and obstruction.

April 14, 2026

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Summerville To Host 2026 Spring Market This Saturday

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The City of Summerville is inviting the community out to Dowdy Park this weekend for the annual Spring Market.

The event will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dowdy Park.

Organizers say the Spring Market is a great way to welcome the season, featuring a wide variety of vendors and activities. Shoppers can browse arts and crafts, jewelry, baked goods, body and hair care products, wooden items, live plants, specialty pet items, food, and more.

The event will also include live entertainment, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the day.

Hosted by the City of Summerville, the event is open to the public and expected to draw a large crowd.

April 14, 2026

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Summerville Middle FFA Plant Sale Starts Tomorrow

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The Summerville Middle School FFA is inviting the community to its annual plant sale, beginning tomorrow with a wide variety of flowers, vegetables, and herbs available.

The sale will run April 15 through April 18, 2026 at the Summerville Middle School greenhouse, located at 200 Middle School Road in Summerville.

April 14, 2026

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State Senator Highlights Major Literacy Investment Following 2026 Session

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As the Georgia General Assembly wrapped up its 2026 regular session last week, State Senator Chuck Hufstetler of Rome is pointing to early childhood literacy as one of the most important issues addressed by lawmakers.

April 13, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – April 13, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, April 13, 2026:

April 13, 2026

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Fire Danger, Heat To Grip Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia This Week

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Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia are expected to remain under elevated fire danger conditions this week as dry air, warm temperatures, and gusty winds continue across the region.

April 13, 2026

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Ducky Derby Returns To Summerville With Races, Vendors, And Family Fun

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A popular community tradition is making its return to downtown Summerville as the Ducky Derby is set for Saturday, May 9.

April 13, 2026

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Dry, Warm Forecast Expected To Worsen Drought Conditions In Northwest Georgia

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This week’s forecast for Northwest Georgia is raising concerns as continued dry and unusually warm conditions are expected to prolong—and potentially worsen—ongoing drought conditions across the region.