Chattooga GOP Meeting Set as Local and National Races Shift

The Chattooga County Republican Party will hold its January meeting Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson’s Restaurant, 10096 Commerce Street, in Summerville.

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Chattooga Sheriff’s Office Releases Reports on Two DUI Arrests from Late 2025

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released incident reports detailing two separate DUI arrests from late 2025, involving calls for service on Mitchell Circle and West Spring Creek Road.

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City of Summerville to Honor Mayor Harry Harvey at Jan. 8 Reception

The City of Summerville is inviting the public to a reception recognizing Mayor Harry Harvey for his years of dedicated service to the community.

The reception will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Summerville City Hall. City officials say the event is an opportunity for residents to stop by, offer congratulations, and celebrate Mayor Harvey’s leadership and contributions to Summerville.

The public is invited to attend.

Summerville Fire Department to Conduct Hydrant Flushing Jan. 6

The City of Summerville Fire Department will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of ongoing system maintenance.

Officials say the work will primarily affect northeast Summerville, including the Highway 27 area and West Washington Avenue area. During the maintenance period, fire department personnel will perform essential tasks on hydrants across the city, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks.

Residents in affected areas may notice brief periods of water discoloration during the flushing process. City officials emphasize this is normal and safe. If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run their tap for a few minutes until the water clears.

The City of Summerville thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding as crews carry out this important work to ensure the reliability of the city’s fire protection system.

Arrest Report – Monday – January 5, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 5, 2026:

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Warm Week Ahead for Chattooga County

Northwest Georgia is in for a notably mild stretch to start the workweek, with temperatures running 10 to 25 degrees above average across the region.

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Commissioner Andy Allen Says Chattooga County Avoided TAN Borrowing for 2025 Budget Year

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county made it through the 2025 budget year without using a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), a common short-term borrowing tool used by local governments to cover expenses while waiting for tax revenues to come in.

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Georgia “PFAS Receiver Shield” Bill Could Reshape Lawsuits Tied to Water Contamination

A proposed bill at the Georgia Capitol, House Bill 211, could change how PFAS-related lawsuits move forward in the state, and opponents say it may limit legal options for communities dealing with contaminated drinking water, including Summerville water customers impacted by PFAS.

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Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope 5K Set for March 14 in Summerville

Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Fighting Hunger ~ Feeding Hope 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Summerville. The event benefits the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County, supporting local families through food assistance and other resources.

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Chattooga County Man Arrested Following Reported Domestic Incident on Filter Plant Road

Shane Kyle Gregory, Jr., 32, was arrested after deputies with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic incident at a home on Filter Plant Road in Summerville.

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