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September 10, 2026

Vehicle Damages Mailbox On Bellah Avenue In Summerville

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Summerville Police responded to a report of property damage after a vehicle apparently struck a mailbox on Bellah Avenue over the weekend.

September 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Reported Stolen From Summerville Residence

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Summerville Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle that was reported missing from a residence early Sunday morning.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer J. Pledger was dispatched at approximately 9:34 AM on Sunday, September 6, after Connie Bramlett reported that her vehicle had been stolen.

Bramlett told police she discovered the vehicle missing when she attempted to leave her residence that morning. She said a neighbor had last seen the vehicle at approximately 4 AM.

Police described the stolen vehicle as a black Ford EcoSport Titanium with dings in various areas. Bramlett told officers she was unsure whether the vehicle was locked when it was taken.

According to the report, officers spoke with neighbors and determined the vehicle was still outside the residence at approximately 4 AM. A neighbor reported hearing a vehicle with no muffler at around 5:30 AM, leading police to believe the Ford was taken sometime between 4 and 5:30 AM.

Police checked the vehicle identification number and obtained the vehicle’s tag information. A BOLO — Be On the Lookout — was issued to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Trion City Police Department and surrounding counties.

The officer later attempted to locate the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The vehicle information was entered into GCIC.

The investigation remains ongoing.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Seeking Bids To Resurface Seven City Streets

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The City of Summerville is seeking bids for a 2026 street resurfacing project that will cover portions of seven city streets totaling approximately 0.71 miles.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Students Get Free Admission On Opening Night Of Chattooga County Fair

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Students will get into the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair free on opening night, as the annual fair prepares to return to Summerville later this month.

Opening night is Thursday, August 27, with the fair open from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. According to the Chattooga County Fair, every student who comes through the gate Thursday night will receive free admission.

Thursday will also feature the fair’s lowest-priced armband night, with unlimited rides for $25.

Fairgoers can expect the traditional midway experience with rides, games, prizes and plenty of fair food, including funnel cakes.

The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is held at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.

The fair continues through the weekend, giving families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia several opportunities to enjoy one of the community’s annual late-summer traditions.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Construction Underway on New $400,000 Splash Pad in Summerville

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Construction is officially underway on a new splash pad at the Summerville Recreation Department on Highway 100, bringing the city closer to adding another summertime recreation option for local families.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Charged With Public Indecency At Rome Movie Theater

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A Summerville man is accused of exposing himself in the parking lot of Movies at Berry Square in Rome.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stripping Down At Summerville News Office

A 37-year-old woman was arrested after authorities say she stripped down to her underwear and a sports bra inside The Summerville News office and then refused repeated requests from employees to leave.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools To Release Students Early August 27-28 For Fair Traffic

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All Chattooga County Schools will dismiss students early on Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28, as preparations get underway for events surrounding the Chattooga County Fair.

Students across the school system will be released at 1:30 p.m. on both days. The adjusted schedule is intended to help clear traffic from the area around Summerville Middle School ahead of fair activities.

School officials say lunch will be served as usual before students are dismissed.

All scheduled after-school activities and programs will continue as planned, despite the early dismissal.

Parents and guardians who have questions about the schedule or need additional information should contact their child’s school.

The early release schedule applies to all Chattooga County Schools on Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Concerned Citizens To Distribute Free Tax Appeal Forms Saturday In Downtown Summerville

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A group of concerned citizens plans to be in Downtown Summerville on Saturday, August 15, handing out free tax appeal forms to residents who may not be able to obtain one during regular weekday office hours.

The group says it plans to set up in front of the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office beginning around 8 to 8:30 a.m. and remain there until at least 1 p.m., depending on the heat.

Organizers say motorists will be able to slow down and receive a form through their vehicle window or pull over and park. They are asking everyone to use caution so the distribution does not create a traffic or safety issue.

The group says residents can also obtain an appeal form directly from the tax office, where staff can print a form with identifying information already filled in. Taxpayers would then only need to enter the value they believe is appropriate, provide a reason for the appeal and sign the form.

Appeal forms can also be printed at home by those with internet and printer access.

Organizers say the purpose of Saturday’s distribution is to provide another option for residents who may not be able to visit the tax office during normal weekday business hours.

The group is also inviting others to join them Saturday to help hand out forms and potentially cover both sides of the street.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory In Effect As Dangerous Heat Builds Across Northwest Georgia

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Dangerous heat and humidity will be the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the weekend, with heat index values climbing into the triple digits and little relief expected overnight.