There were no arrests reported on the jail media report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
A damp and unsettled weather pattern will remain parked over North Georgia this week, bringing repeated opportunities for showers and thunderstorms across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and prospective members to a special AfterWork Meet Up this Thursday evening at Dos Maguey’s Mexican Restaurant in Summerville.
The networking event will take place Thursday, June 11, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and is designed to provide a relaxed setting for local business professionals to connect and build relationships.
According to the Chamber, the event is intended to be a social and networking opportunity where attendees can talk shop—or anything but work. Dos Maguey’s will offer drink specials, and the Chamber will provide appetizers for those attending.
The Chamber is not hosting its regular luncheons during June and July and is instead offering these lower-key summer networking gatherings.
While tickets are not required, organizers encourage attendees to RSVP. For more information, contact the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce at 706-857-4033.
The event is open to Chamber members and those interested in learning more about the local business community.
A Chattooga County Grand Jury has indicted a Summerville man accused of vandalizing a local church earlier this year.
Georgia’s temporary suspension of the state motor fuel tax contributed to a significant decline in tax collections during May, according to state revenue figures.
State officials reported that net tax revenues for May declined by 12.6 percent compared to the same month a year ago. The decrease comes after Georgia suspended its motor fuel excise tax for part of May in an effort to provide relief to drivers facing higher fuel costs. The suspension remained in effect through June 2.
The gas tax holiday temporarily removed Georgia’s fuel excise tax, which currently amounts to about 33 cents per gallon on gasoline. State leaders said the suspension was intended to help offset rising fuel prices and reduce costs for consumers at the pump.
While the suspension provided relief for motorists, it also reduced one of the state’s major sources of transportation-related revenue. The tax is normally collected at the wholesale level and helps fund transportation and infrastructure projects throughout Georgia.
The gas tax suspension officially expired on June 3, and state officials have indicated it will not be extended. As a result, motorists across Georgia may continue to see fuel prices fluctuate throughout the summer as the tax returns and market conditions evolve.
The Chattooga Athletic Booster Club is gearing up for its fifth annual golf tournament, with proceeds benefiting athletic programs at Chattooga High School.
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Trion Golf Course. The event will feature a four-man scramble format with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Registration is $320 per team, and Mulligans will be available for purchase separately.
Participants will enjoy lunch, compete for cash prizes, and have an opportunity to win a pellet grill through a raffle that will be available during registration.
Local businesses and community supporters can also help support Chattooga High School athletics by purchasing $100 hole sponsorships.
Organizers say proceeds from the tournament will go directly toward supporting athletic programs at Chattooga High School.
Parents of girls interested in travel volleyball will have an opportunity to learn more about a potential new program during an upcoming interest meeting at the Summerville Recreation Center.
The meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 12, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and is open to parents of girls ages 9 to 15 who may be interested in participating in travel volleyball.
According to the announcement, the purpose of the meeting is to gauge interest levels in each age group and provide general information about the program. Organizers say that if enough interest exists to form teams, tryout dates will be announced at a later time.
Those seeking additional information can contact the organizer through the email address listed in the announcement.
Georgia gas prices are beginning to level off after recent declines slowed over the past week. According to AAA, the state average is now just one cent lower than last week, but still 25 cents higher than last month and 97 cents higher than this time last year.
A special community event focused on supporting individuals with special needs and connecting families with valuable resources is coming to Summerville later this month.
Spark Day will be held on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Dowdy Park.
Organizers say the event is designed to bring together the special needs community, local service providers, entrepreneurs, and families for a day of fun, fellowship, and information sharing.
Activities will include a foam party, free food, vendors, and opportunities to learn about available medical, respite, and community services. Attendees will also have the chance to meet special-needs entrepreneurs and browse a variety of vendor offerings.
According to promotional materials, free nachos will be available, and visitors can enjoy art, baked goods, coffee, jewelry, T-shirts, and a community resource meet-and-greet.
Organizers encourage families, caregivers, and community members to attend and show their support while learning more about resources available for individuals with special needs in the region.
Skywatchers around the world are preparing for a rare celestial event this summer as a total solar eclipse is scheduled to occur on August 12, 2026, the first total solar eclipse visible anywhere on Earth in more than two years.