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September 3, 2026

Rebecca Thomas To Be Honored For 30 Years Of Service With UGA Extension

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The University of Georgia Extension in Chattooga County will honor Rebecca Thomas later this month as she retires following 30 years of dedicated service to local youth, families and the community.

A retirement celebration for Thomas will be held Tuesday, September 29, from 1 until 5 PM at the Chattooga County Ag Center, located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.

Organizers are inviting friends, former and current 4-H members, families and community members to drop by during the afternoon for refreshments and fellowship while recognizing Thomas’s three decades of service.

During her career with UGA Extension, Thomas has been a familiar face to generations of Chattooga County residents, particularly through her work with Chattooga County 4-H. The retirement celebration will recognize what organizers describe as her extraordinary journey of leadership, compassion and unwavering commitment to the youth, families and communities she has served.

The celebration is open from 1 to 5 PM on September 29, allowing visitors to stop by throughout the afternoon to congratulate Thomas and wish her well in retirement.

September 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Inmate Charged With Simple Assault Following Incident At Chattooga County Jail

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A 27-year-old inmate at the Chattooga County Jail was charged with simple assault following an incident involving a jail officer on August 15.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory In Effect Today As Temperatures Climb Into The Upper 90s

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Another day of dangerous late-summer heat is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s and heat index values reaching the triple digits.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 2, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 2, 2026:

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Old-Fashioned Apple Festival Coming To Summerville This Saturday

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Summerville Main Street is inviting residents and visitors to step back in time and celebrate apple season during the Old-Fashioned Apple Festival this Saturday, September 5, from 10 AM until 3 PM at the Summerville Depot.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested After Returning To Summerville Residence Despite Trespass Warning

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A 47-year-old woman was arrested after deputies say she returned to a Summerville residence where she had previously been warned not to return.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Community Resource Center Seeks Food And Household Donations

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The Community Resource Center of Chattooga is asking for help keeping its pantry shelves stocked as more local families continue to rely on the organization for assistance.

CRC says August was a busy month, with many neighbors coming through the pantry and causing some of the most commonly requested items to move quickly.

The organization is encouraging churches, workplaces, Sunday School classes, civic groups and groups of friends to consider holding a simple food or supply drive.

Items especially needed right now include peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, canned proteins such as chicken or tuna, toilet paper, paper towels and other everyday household essentials.

CRC says a large-scale drive is not necessary. Even a few people collecting a few items each can help keep the pantry ready for the next person or family who needs assistance.

Donations can be taken to the Community Resource Center of Chattooga, 50 Eleanor Avenue in Summerville.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Arrested Following Domestic Dispute Involving Knife

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A Summerville man was arrested following a domestic dispute on Ralph Chamblee Drive earlier this month that allegedly involved threats with a knife.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Urges Georgians To Prepare During National Preparedness Month

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September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross of Georgia is encouraging families to use the month to make sure they are ready when emergencies strike.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute At Summerville Library

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A woman was arrested following a reported domestic dispute outside the Chattooga County Library in Summerville on Saturday evening.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, an officer was dispatched to the library at 360 Farrar Drive at approximately 7:59 PM on Saturday, August 29.

Police said Tyler Willingham told the responding officer that he and his girlfriend, Cynthia Hogue, had gotten into a verbal argument because she was accusing him of cheating and hugging another girl.

According to the report, Willingham said the argument became physical when Hogue allegedly kicked him in the chin, struck him open-handed on the right side of his face and then struck him again in the back of the head.

The report states that Willingham left the scene and walked to the fair.

Willingham later complained that his head was hurting, and EMS was called. Police reported observing visible redness on the right side of his face where he said he had been struck. He was transported to Chattooga ER.

Police later located Cynthia Hogue on Highland Avenue, where she was taken into custody and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

The incident was documented by the Summerville Police Department as a domestic dispute.