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January 26, 2026

Warming Station Continues in Summerville Through Wednesday Morning as Ice Warning and Cold Advisory Remain in Effect

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As frigid air settles into Chattooga County behind the weekend rain, volunteers with the Chattooga County Community Resource Center will continue operating a warming station at 150 Third Street in Summerville, located in the gym above the CRC Food Bank.

The warming station will remain available through Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, and is scheduled to close at 9:00 a.m. that day.

The warming station hours are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. If power outages occur, the site will transition to continuous operation to provide a safe, warm place for those who need it.

Chattooga County Public Works, city maintenance departments, and local law enforcement will continue monitoring road conditions and treating roadways as needed.

Residents are urged to stay weather-aware as dangerously cold conditions will be with us for the next couple of days.

Drivers should use caution if traveling, particularly this evening and overnight as temperatures drop.

January 26, 2026

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Henry’s BBQ Fire May Have Started Near Front Heater; Investigators Say Roofing Structure Helped Fuel Rapid Spread

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Fire officials say last week’s destructive fire at Henry’s BBQ in Summerville may have started in or around a heater near the front of the restaurant, and investigators say the building’s roofing and structural construction likely contributed to how quickly the blaze intensified.

January 26, 2026

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The Crushed Tomato in Summerville Closes After 14 Years; LaFayette Location Remains Open

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A longtime favorite in Summerville has served its last slice. The Crushed Tomato closed its doors last week after 14 years in business.

January 26, 2026

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Chattooga County Tax Books Open; Property Tax Returns and Exemption Applications Due April 1

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that the tax books are now open for the return of 2026 State and County taxes, and all required returns must be filed on or before April 1, 2026.

January 26, 2026

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INDIANS MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER TRYOUTS UPDATE: Monday Cancelled; Tuesday and Wednesday Still Scheduled

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Indians Middle School soccer tryouts for grades 5–8 have been impacted by the cold snap moving into Northwest Georgia. Coaches say tryouts that were planned for Monday are cancelled due to cold temperatures and poor field conditions.

January 25, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – January 25, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 25, 2026:

January 25, 2026

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Heavy Rain Now, Dangerous Cold Next for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Much of Georgia is starting this Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, with freezing rain and sleet, but for folks here in Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, the main issue early today has been heavy rain. Temperatures around daybreak were near to slightly above freezing, helping keep most roads wet instead of icy to start the morning. Even so, the steady rainfall can still create hazardous travel, especially with reduced visibility, standing water in low spots, and slick conditions where oil and debris collect on the roadway.

January 25, 2026

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Chattooga Community Resource Center Closing Monday; Warming Shelter Open at North Summerville Gym

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The Chattooga Community Resource Center (CRC) announced it will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to predicted inclement weather, saying the decision is aimed at keeping volunteers and the community safe. CRC is urging residents to avoid travel unless it’s an emergency, especially as winter weather impacts are expected across the area.

CRC also reminded residents that anyone who loses power and needs a warm place to stay should go to the gym at the old North Summerville School, located behind the Community Resource Center. The gym will be open to all residents as a warming location. If someone cannot make it to the gym, CRC says to call 9-1-1, and transportation can be arranged.

The message from CRC is simple: don’t stay home without heat, food, or help—use the resources available. CRC ended its announcement with a reminder of community strength: “We are in this together. We are Chattooga Strong.”

January 25, 2026

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Summerville Man Arrested After Injury Crash; Jail Records List DUI-Drugs Charge

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A Summerville man was arrested Friday, January 23, 2026, following a traffic crash that resulted in serious injuries, according to booking and incident records from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Records show Billy Joe Dooley, 59, was booked into the Chattooga County Jail at approximately 10:09 p.m. after being arrested earlier that evening by the Georgia State Patrol.

Jail records list the following charges: DUI / Drugs / Less Safe, failure to stop at a stop sign, reckless driving, and serious injury by vehicle. The incident report narrative states the arrest followed a traffic stop connected to a crash investigation, and the case remains under the criminal justice process.

Dooley has been arrested multiple times on charges of open container and DUI, dating back to 2016.

Dooley’s booking record reflects no bond listed at the time of booking.

January 24, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 24, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 24, 2026: