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June 12, 2026

Summerville Seeking Competitors for Hot Dog Eating Contest at Independence Festival

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Think you have what it takes to be the top hot dog eater in Chattooga County?

The City of Summerville is looking for contestants to take part in a Hot Dog Eating Contest during the 2026 Celebrate Independence Festival and Fireworks celebration.

The contest will be held Thursday, July 2, at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center as part of Summerville’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Organizers are encouraging residents who enjoy friendly competition and community fun to sign up and test their eating skills in front of a crowd during the festival.

The Celebrate Independence Festival will feature activities, entertainment, and fireworks as the community comes together to commemorate the nation’s semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Additional details about contest registration and festival activities are expected to be announced by the City of Summerville.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Recreation Extends Sign-Ups for Youth Age Groups

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Summerville Parks and Recreation has extended sign-ups through this Friday, June 12, to fill several remaining youth age group spots.

Openings remain for 6U, 8U and 11U participants. The department says it can still accept 10 more players in the 6U division, 5 more in 8U and 5 more in 11U.

Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – June 11, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 11, 2026:

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat, Storm Chances Continue Across Chattooga County Through Weekend; Wetter Pattern Expected Next Week

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Hot and humid summer weather will remain in place across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the weekend, with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing each day.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

The Band Chickamauga To Headline Chattooga River Fest This Saturday In Trion

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The Band Chickamauga will bring its mix of rock classics and Southern rock favorites to Trion this Saturday as part of the 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Dade County Jail Administrator Arrested On Theft, Oath Charges

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A former administrator at the Dade County Jail has been arrested following allegations that he used county funds for personal purchases.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DNR Says Canada Geese Will Be Temporarily Grounded This Summer

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Canada geese may be more noticeable around neighborhoods, parks, ponds, and other public spaces in Georgia over the next few weeks as the birds go through their summer molting season.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Shrine Club Members Raise Concerns After Downtown Concert Incident

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Members of the Rome Shrine Club attended Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting after an incident during Saturday’s First Friday concert in Downtown Rome, where a Shriner was asked by police to stop collecting donations.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charge Near Mountain View Baptist Church

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge following an incident near Mountain View Baptist Church on June 7, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Riley Reeves reported that he was dispatched to the area around 1:51 p.m. after receiving a complaint about a woman being loud and throwing rocks in the roadway.

Upon arriving, the deputy located Sandy Waynnette Wilson, 48, near the intersection of Mountain View Road and Davis Road. According to the incident report, Wilson appeared confused and was unable to clearly explain where she was going or staying.

The deputy stated that Wilson was yelling, throwing rocks, and standing in the roadway. The report also notes that she displayed signs of impairment and was unable to complete coherent sentences.

After repeated requests for Wilson to allow an evaluation and comply with instructions, the deputy placed her under arrest on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Wilson was transported without further incident, according to the report.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Property At Center Of International Lawsuit Linked To Hong Kong Charity Scandal

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A large tract of land in Chattooga County has become the focus of an international legal dispute tied to a Hong Kong charity scandal and a multimillion-dollar development proposal.