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February 20, 2026

Summerville Woman Says Car May Have Been Stolen, Returned After Damage Discovered

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A Summerville woman told authorities on Tuesday of this week, that she believes her vehicle was taken without permission and later brought back after she discovered it damaged at her home.

February 19, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – February 19, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 19, 2026:

February 19, 2026

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Summerville Police Investigating Possible Assault Following Medical Call

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Summerville Police are investigating a possible assault after officers responded to a medical call earlier this week.

February 19, 2026

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Details Limited Ahead of President Trump’s Planned Thursday Visit to Rome

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Official information about President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Rome today remains limited, but local residents are watching closely for updates on expected travel routes and traffic impacts.

February 18, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 18, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 19, 2026:

February 18, 2026

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Armuchee Man Arrested on Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud Warrant

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An Armuchee man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with financial transaction card fraud.

According to the warrant, 45-year-old James Richard Guice is accused of authorizing another person to withdraw money from an ATM and then later reporting to the financial institution that the person did not have permission to make the withdrawal.

Investigators say the credit union credited $600 to Guice’s account based on that report, which the warrant alleges was false.

The case remains under investigation.

February 18, 2026

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Vehicle Vandalized in Summerville, Criminal Trespass Investigation Ongoing

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Police are investigating a case of criminal trespass and property damage after a vehicle was vandalized at a Summerville residence.

February 18, 2026

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Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute in Summerville

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A Summerville man was arrested following a domestic disturbance at a residence on Orchard Road, according to an incident report from local law enforcement

February 17, 2026

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 17, 2026:

February 17, 2026

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Man Arrested After Scissors Attack; Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Gordon County

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A violent attack in Gordon County late last week ended with a Plainville man behind bars after deputies say he assaulted a woman at her home with a pair of scissors, then fled the scene.