Chattooga County Assessor’s Office Informs Residents About Property Appraisal Visits

The Chattooga County Assessor’s Office is notifying residents that representatives from Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services, Incorporated — known as GMASS — are currently visiting properties throughout the county.

According to the notice released by the Assessor’s Office, the company has been contracted by the Board of Assessors to perform various appraisal services as part of county property assessments.

Officials say the inspections are being conducted in accordance with Georgia law and that appraisers will carry identification badges showing they are working for the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office. Their vehicles will also display the GMASS logo.

The Assessor’s Office says employee photos and vehicle information have been provided to Chattooga County 911 and local law enforcement agencies.

Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office at 706-857-0737.

Summerville Man Arrested After Disorderly Conduct Incident

A Summerville man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a disorderly conduct incident at a residence on Sixth Avenue.

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Suspicious Activity Reported At Summerville Advance Auto Parts

Summerville Police are investigating suspicious activity reported behind Advance Auto Parts on Commerce Street.

According to the report, officers responded after the store manager discovered someone had apparently tried to break into the business by damaging a power meter box near the back of the building.

Police also reported finding a pile of trash behind the dumpster containing items that did not appear to belong to the business, including toilet paper, canned foods, and other materials.

Extra patrols were requested around the property, and the investigation remains ongoing.

City of Summerville Announces Memorial Day Closings

The City of Summerville has announced that all non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

City officials say the closure is part of the annual observance honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

While administrative offices will be closed for the holiday, emergency services including the Summerville Police Department and Summerville Fire Department will continue operating as normal throughout the weekend and holiday.

Regular business hours for city offices will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

City leaders are encouraging residents to have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend while taking time to remember and honor America’s fallen heroes.

Summerville Police Arrest Driver Following Traffic Stop and DUI Investigation

The Summerville Police Department arrested a driver Saturday night following a traffic stop that led to a DUI investigation.

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Reported Stolen Vehicle Case In Summerville Determined To Be Civil Dispute

A vehicle reported stolen in Summerville over the weekend has now been determined to be part of a civil dispute, according to the Summerville Police Department.

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Six-Year-Old Finds Firearm On Summerville Playground

The Summerville Police Department says a six-year-old child found a loaded firearm on a playground at Summerville Gardens.

According to an incident report, Officer Matt Kinnamon was dispatched to 127 Summerville Gardens on May 14 after maintenance technician Adam Gill reported the discovery. Gill told police the child found the firearm and brought it to him.

Gill unloaded the gun, removed the magazine, and reported the incident. Police said the firearm was checked through dispatch and was confirmed not to be stolen.

Officer Kinnamon collected the firearm and placed it into evidence for safekeeping.

Summerville Woman Arrested After Domestic Disturbance and Struggle With Police

A Summerville woman was arrested after a domestic disturbance allegedly led to property damage and a physical confrontation with officers.

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Vehicle Strikes Pole At CVS In Summerville

Emergency responders were called to the CVS parking lot on Rome Boulevard in Summerville Thursday following a single-vehicle accident involving a Ford Explorer.

According to a crash report filed by the Summerville Police Department, the accident happened at approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 14. The driver, identified as 67-year-old Margaret Tapp of Summerville, was traveling through the CVS parking lot when the vehicle struck a fixed object identified as a pole near the building.

The report indicates the 2004 Ford Explorer sustained disabling front-end damage and was removed from the scene by Luallen’s Wrecker Service. Authorities noted there were no signs of alcohol or drug involvement, and no citations were listed in the report.

A diagram included in the accident report shows the SUV traveling south through the parking lot before colliding with the pole adjacent to the CVS building. Witness information was also documented at the scene.

The Summerville Police Department investigated the incident. No injuries were listed in the report.

Possible Burglary Reported On Old Mill Road In Summerville

A possible burglary is under investigation after being reported last Friday on Old Mill Road in Summerville, according to the Summerville Police Department.

Officers responded on May 8 to a residence in the 400 block of Old Mill Road. Upon arrival, they made contact with the homeowner, who reported that a back door to the residence appeared to have been kicked in.

According to the report, the door frame showed signs of damage, indicating forced entry. However, the homeowner told officers that after checking the residence, nothing appeared to be missing.

The homeowner also indicated that a possible suspect could be an ex-girlfriend, though no arrests have been made at this time.

The case has been referred to a detective with the Summerville Police Department for further investigation.