A domestic dispute reported in Summerville earlier this month remains under investigation by local authorities.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 21, 2026:
Low-flying aircraft will be seen across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture begins distributing oral rabies vaccine baits to help prevent the spread of raccoon rabies. The baiting effort is scheduled to take place from April 7 through April 15 as part of a larger cooperative program involving USDA Wildlife Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and other agencies.
Summerville Police responded to a reported break-in and property damage call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at a home on Cleghorn Street, according to an incident report.
The victim told officers the suspect forced open the front door and caused damage inside the residence, including overturning a bed. A witness also reported seeing the suspect leave the scene and “peel out” of the yard.
Police say the suspect, Jeffrey Garner, age 56, was later located at his residence on West Halls Valley Road at around 9:00 p.m. and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.
In the report, the suspect reportedly admitted entering the home and overturning the bed, saying he went to the residence to confront the victim and she was not home.
Garner was charged with Criminal Trespass and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, February 14, 2026:
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 16, 2026:
Chattooga High School standout Kadin Fife, one of Georgia’s top rising defensive linemen, has announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee. Fife, a senior for the Indians, made his decision public on Friday, November 21st, marking a major milestone in his recruitment and adding to Tennessee’s growing pipeline of talent from Northwest Georgia.
Several downtown Summerville businesses are teaming up to offer a special holiday shopping event on Thanksgiving night, inviting residents to kick off the Christmas season with late-night deals, refreshments, and festive fun.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Chattooga County residents are encouraged to secure their tickets now for the annual “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser — an event that is less than two weeks away and expected to sell out.
Santa will be making a special visit to Leroy Massey Elementary School on Sunday, November 30th. The event runs from 3 until 6 p.m., and families are asked to park in the back parking lot. Admission is five dollars per child, or ten dollars total for families with multiple children. Kids can enjoy holiday hot chocolate, festive cookies, and a make-and-take ornament craft. Parents should bring a phone or camera to take pictures with Santa. That’s Santa at LMES on Sunday, November 30th from 3 to 6 p.m.