Chattooga County officials have announced two upcoming road closures tied to infrastructure projects, with work set to affect both Hair Lake Road and Spring Creek Road.
The City of Summerville is alerting residents and visitors to planned parking striping work along Commerce Street in the downtown area this weekend.
City officials say crews will be working throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, and sections of parking along Commerce Street may be temporarily blocked off to allow for the striping to be completed.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use caution when traveling through downtown, as well as to be mindful of any posted signage or barricades in place during the work.
The city is asking for the public’s patience as the project is completed, noting the improvements will help enhance parking organization and overall traffic flow in the downtown area.
Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.
Georgia State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday night involving a City of Summerville backhoe and a Dodge Ram truck on Highway 27 (Georgia 1) just north of the Chattooga River bridge.
Summerville Police are asking for the public’s help following a hit-and-run crash reported Wednesday morning, January 7, at the intersection of NW Congress Street and West 1st Avenue.
According to information provided by the family, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. when a white Ford SUV was rear-ended and forced off the roadway by a dark blue or black large SUV. The driver of the larger SUV reportedly left the scene.
The driver of the white SUV, identified as Preston Miller, reportedly suffered spinal injuries and was being treated at the stand-alone emergency room in Trion.
Anyone with information, including possible surveillance video, dashcam footage, or details about the suspect vehicle, is asked to contact Summerville Police.
Two people were killed in a head-on collision on New Year’s Day in Cherokee County, Alabama.
Drivers in Armuchee should plan for a traffic change starting Monday as Floyd Springs Road is scheduled to close for construction.