
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 8, 2026:

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 8, 2026:

Chattooga County will see another warm and dry day today, but residents should keep an eye on the forecast as a tropical system moving toward the Gulf Coast could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possibly severe weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.

A 55-year-old man was arrested after deputies were called to China Restaurant in Summerville where employees said he was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave.

Summerville Police responded to a Hawkins Drive residence after a vehicle owner reported discovering damage to her car.
According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, an officer responded to 515 Hawkins Drive and examined a 2020 Kia Optima that was parked on private property facing the residence.
Police said the vehicle had damage to the rear passenger-side bumper, which appeared to have become detached from the passenger side of the car. The officer reported that a cord or similar material had been used to temporarily hold the bumper in place. Heavy scratches were also visible in the damaged area.
Police spoke with Curtis Dillard, 60, who told the officer he had been operating the Kia and had last driven it approximately one day earlier. He said he had not driven the vehicle since that time.
The vehicle owner told police there were no known witnesses to the damage and no surveillance footage was available from the residence.
A police report was completed documenting the incident. The report does not indicate how the damage occurred or identify a suspect.

The Salvation Army of Rome is already preparing for Christmas, with registration now underway for its 2026 Angel Tree Christmas assistance program.

Chattooga County Schools will revise severe weather procedures at Chattooga High School after consulting with a Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency security specialist.

The Chattooga County Health Department will offer free breast exams for qualifying uninsured and underinsured women age 40 and older on Friday, October 16.

The Summerville City Council has approved a contract for renovations to the restroom and changing room facilities at the Summerville Recreation Department, moving forward with a project WZQZ News has been following since August.

Summerville Police were called to a residence following a dispute involving a man who had been staying at the home and was reportedly no longer welcome there.

Registration is underway for the Summerville Parks and Recreation Department’s winter youth basketball program.
Parents can register children now through November 1 for several age divisions.
The department is offering 5/6-year-old coed basketball, along with girls’ leagues for ages 7U through 12U and boys’ leagues for ages 7U through 14U.
Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.
The youth basketball program is part of Summerville Parks and Recreation’s winter sports offerings, providing local children an opportunity to participate in organized recreational basketball.
Parents interested in having their children participate are encouraged to complete registration before the November 1 deadline.