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October 8, 2026

Police Respond To Dispute Over Living Arrangements At Summerville Home

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Summerville Police were called to a residence following a dispute involving a man who had been staying at the home and was reportedly no longer welcome there.

October 4, 2026

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Woman Reports Being Punched By Unknown Man At Summerville Home

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Summerville Police are investigating after a woman reported that an unknown man struck her in the face after she opened the back door of her home.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

12-Year-Old Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle On Highway 114

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A 12-year-old was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Highway 114 in Summerville Wednesday evening.

According to a Summerville Police Department crash report, the accident happened September 30 in the area of Highway 114 and East Street/Ralph Stanley Drive.

Police said a 2011 Nissan Altima, driven by Teya Sharae Hedgcoth of Summerville, was traveling south on Highway 114 when the collision occurred. The 12-year-old pedestrian was crossing the highway from east to west.

The crash report lists failure to yield as a contributing factor for the pedestrian and lists no contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle was traveling straight when the accident occurred.

The child suffered what the report classified as a suspected minor or visible injury and was transported by Atrium EMS to Floyd Hospital for treatment.

According to the report, EMS was notified at approximately 8:14 PM, arrived at the scene at 8:21 PM and arrived at the hospital shortly before 9 PM.

A witness who was crossing the highway with the child confirmed the events to the investigating officer.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Returning To Sixth Avenue Home Despite Trespass Warning

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A Summerville man was arrested after police say he returned to a Sixth Avenue residence despite having previously been told by law enforcement not to return.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Allegedly Ignoring Ban From Summerville Housing Authority Property

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A man was arrested on a criminal trespass charge after Summerville Police say he returned to a Summerville Housing Authority property despite previously being banned from the property.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Trade Dispute Leads To Stolen Vehicle Investigation And Arrest

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A dispute over a vehicle trade led Summerville Police to a damaged pickup truck connected to a separate stolen vehicle investigation earlier this month.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Cited For Leaving Scene Of Accident

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A Summerville man was cited after police say he left the scene of a traffic accident last week.

According to a Summerville Police Department citation, Evan Blake Adams, 22, was cited following an accident that occurred around 8:14 AM on September 17 near Fifth Street and Highland Avenue in Summerville.

Police say Adams was involved in an accident and allegedly left the scene without notifying 911. The citation lists the charge as leaving the scene of an accident under Georgia law.

The vehicle listed on the citation was a 2013 Dodge Journey. No injuries were indicated on the report.

Adams was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on November 19 at 9 AM.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

18-Year-Old Charged With DUI Following Summerville Crash

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An 18-year-old Summerville man was charged with DUI and other offenses following a single-vehicle crash over the weekend.

According to Summerville Police Department citations, Gavin Ladon Palmer, 18, was involved in a crash on Woodland Avenue on September 20. Police say Palmer was traveling southbound when his vehicle ran off the roadway for approximately 200 feet before striking a power pole.

The investigating officer reported observing signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, the odor of alcohol and being unbalanced. The citation indicates a blood test was administered, with results listed as pending.

Palmer was cited for DUI — alcohol/less safe, failure to maintain a single lane, and possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cartersville Woman Charged With DUI After Early-Morning Traffic Stop In Summerville

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A Cartersville woman was charged with driving under the influence after a city police officer reported seeing her vehicle speeding and having difficulty maintaining its lane early Wednesday morning.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigate Attempted Check Fraud

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Summerville Police are investigating a possible case of check fraud after a check originally written for just $65 was allegedly intercepted, altered and rewritten for $13,900.