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September 16, 2026

$2 Million In CDBG Grants Awarded For Chattooga County Water And Summerville Sewer Projects

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Two major infrastructure projects in Chattooga County are receiving a combined $2 million in Community Development Block Grant funding, with money going toward water line upgrades in the Welcome Hill area and continued sewer improvements in Summerville.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Report Of Cursing At People Along Summerville Street

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A man was arrested for public intoxication after Summerville Police responded to a report of a man allegedly cursing at people while walking along a city street.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer Ibzan Ramirez was dispatched to 215 State Street on September 9. When the officer arrived, he reported seeing a man walking on State Street toward Hawkins Drive.

Police identified the man as Fernando Powell. According to the report, Powell gave unclear answers when asked what was going on and said he was walking to his aunt’s residence.

The officer reported detecting an odor of alcohol coming from Powell’s breath and said Powell had bloodshot and watery eyes, a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. Police also reported that he was unsteady while standing and walking.

A consent search reportedly found only a black cell phone and green lighter.

The officer determined that Powell was allegedly under the influence of alcohol to the extent that he was unable to safely care for himself in a public place.

Powell was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Challenges Community To “Light Your Porch Pink” For Breast Cancer Awareness

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AdventHealth Georgia is once again asking residents across Northwest Georgia to turn their porch lights pink during October in support of breast cancer awareness.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Community Health Fair Set For Friday In Summerville

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A Community Health Fair will be held this Friday evening in Summerville, offering free health screenings, food and health information to area residents.

The event will take place Friday, September 18, from 6 until 8 PM at the Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive in Summerville.

The health fair is being presented by the Summerville Seventh-day Adventist Church and will feature Dr. Thomas Jackson, who will share information drawn from 48 years of gospel-medical missionary work. Topics will include managing diabetes and high blood pressure.

The evening will include free health screenings, an informative health seminar, an interactive health fair, complimentary food, music and giveaways.

Organizers say seating is limited and an RSVP is required. Those interested in attending may contact Christie Williams at 706-859-1140.

The event is designed to provide practical health information while giving local residents an opportunity to learn more about taking charge of their health.

September 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Faces Packed Agenda This Evening

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The Summerville City Council will have a lengthy agenda in front of it this evening, with matters ranging from road resurfacing and recreation improvements to a proposed data center moratorium, the sale of kratom and the possible renaming of one of the city’s best-known historic landmarks.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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.