Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to rounds of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms early Thursday, but conditions are expected to steadily improve as the day goes on.
The City of Summerville is looking to hire a Gas Regulatory Compliance Technician to join its infrastructure team.
Pet owners in Chattooga County will have a chance to take advantage of free services for their animals this Friday during a vaccine and microchipping clinic in Summerville.
The event will take place tomorrow, May 1st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tractor Supply on Highway 27. Organizers say the clinic is open to the public on a first come, first served basis, and services will be available while supplies last.
Dogs and cats can receive rabies vaccinations, along with DHPP vaccines for dogs and FVRCP vaccines for cats. Microchipping services will also be offered at no cost.
The clinic is being hosted in partnership with the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia and the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
Officials say this is a great opportunity for residents to ensure their pets are protected and up to date on essential care, especially with warmer months ahead.
Pet owners are encouraged to arrive early due to expected demand.
AdventHealth Redmond is welcoming Dr. Jacquelin Miller to AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville.
Dr. Miller is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and will join Christie Tankersley and Anna Nicole Herring in serving patients across Chattooga County.
AdventHealth officials say Dr. Miller brings extensive experience in urgent and complex medical situations, while focusing on compassionate, patient-centered care for patients of all ages.
She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, completed training in internal medicine and surgery, and later completed a residency in emergency medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
The Summerville office is located at 9777 Rome Boulevard in the Ingles shopping center. The clinic offers primary care, urgent care, occupational health, workers’ compensation, and school health services.
Walk-in and same-day appointments are available.
Chattooga High School senior Kasen Elsberry is celebrating a major statewide achievement after being named State Champion in Wildlife Management and Production.
The City of Summerville is moving forward with a new summer internship program aimed at giving local students hands-on experience in municipal government.
Young athletes in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to sharpen their basketball skills and have some fun on the court next month as the Red & Black Basketball Camp returns to Chattooga High School.
The two-day camp is scheduled for May 28th and 29th and will run each morning from 9 a.m. until noon. It is open to boys and girls in 1st through 4th grade, offering a chance for younger players to build fundamentals, play games, and develop confidence in a positive, energetic environment.
Organizers say the camp will focus on skill development, teamwork, and making the game enjoyable for all participants, regardless of experience level.
The registration fee is $20, and payment must be made by cash or check.
Those interested in signing up can use the QR code on the official camp flyer for more information and registration details.
The event will take place at Chattooga High School and is expected to draw strong local participation as summer activities begin to ramp up.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 29, 2026:
A wet and unsettled weather pattern continues across the region today, bringing periods of showers, embedded thunderstorms, breezy conditions, and the possibility of stronger storms later tonight.
It was a milestone this past weekend for Paradise Garden, as the nonprofit behind Howard Finster’s famous folk art environment received statewide recognition for historic preservation.