Chattooga County Assessor’s Office Informs Residents About Property Appraisal Visits

The Chattooga County Assessor’s Office is notifying residents that representatives from Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services, Incorporated — known as GMASS — are currently visiting properties throughout the county.

According to the notice released by the Assessor’s Office, the company has been contracted by the Board of Assessors to perform various appraisal services as part of county property assessments.

Officials say the inspections are being conducted in accordance with Georgia law and that appraisers will carry identification badges showing they are working for the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office. Their vehicles will also display the GMASS logo.

The Assessor’s Office says employee photos and vehicle information have been provided to Chattooga County 911 and local law enforcement agencies.

Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office at 706-857-0737.

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Suspicious Activity Reported At Summerville Advance Auto Parts

Summerville Police are investigating suspicious activity reported behind Advance Auto Parts on Commerce Street.

According to the report, officers responded after the store manager discovered someone had apparently tried to break into the business by damaging a power meter box near the back of the building.

Police also reported finding a pile of trash behind the dumpster containing items that did not appear to belong to the business, including toilet paper, canned foods, and other materials.

Extra patrols were requested around the property, and the investigation remains ongoing.