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

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

JBAR Manufacturing in Trion is looking to add a new employee to its team, with the family-owned farm equipment company currently accepting applications for a logistics and customer service position.
The position pays $45,000 per year, with working hours of 9 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
According to the company’s hiring announcement, knowledge of farm equipment is required. The job is primarily a customer service position, with responsibilities that include handling logistics, working with JBAR dealers and assisting with production scheduling.
A drug test is required for the position. JBAR’s announcement also states that insurance and retirement benefits are not offered with the job.
JBAR Manufacturing has been family owned since 1972, marking 53 years in the farm equipment business.
Those interested in the position should apply in person at JBAR Manufacturing, 17877 Highway 27 in Trion.

The Summerville Veterinary Clinic will begin a new Saturday schedule in October.
Starting in October, the clinic will offer walk-in service only on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
Numbers will be handed out beginning at 8 AM, with patients seen on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 AM until noon. Dr. Hopkins will begin seeing clients at 9 AM.
During the week, Dr. Hopkins sees appointments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 AM until 5 PM.
Anyone who would like to schedule a weekday appointment can call the Summerville Veterinary Clinic at 706-857-2918.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 9, 2026:

Warm and mostly dry weather continues across Chattooga County today, with sunshine and a high near 91. Winds will be light, becoming southeast around 5 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 68.

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.

Another longtime Northwest Georgia fall tradition gets underway this week as the Northwest Georgia Regional Fair opens Friday in Gordon County.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is hoping a local family will open its home to Ms. Betty, a brindle dog recently surrendered to the shelter and now available for adoption.
According to Friends of Chattooga County Animal Shelter, Ms. Betty has done well with other dogs and everyone she has met. Shelter supporters describe her as playful and loving, with a particular fondness for squeaky toys.
Ms. Betty is ready to trade her shelter kennel for a permanent home, and residents interested in adopting are encouraged to stop by and meet her.
The adoption fee is $25.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open from 10 AM until 4 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday visits are by appointment.
For additional information about Ms. Betty or other animals available for adoption, call the shelter at 706-857-0679.
Those who aren’t able to adopt can still help by sharing information about Ms. Betty and other shelter animals with friends and family.

A new report is drawing attention to the number of Georgia Power customers losing electric service for nonpayment as families deal with high summer electricity bills.

The Tillotson Menlo Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle, continuing a program that has provided more than $8.4 million for projects benefiting Menlo, Chattooga County and surrounding areas over the past two decades.