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August 17, 2026

City of Summerville Seeks Bids for Road Work, New Trucks and Wastewater Facility Project

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The City of Summerville has posted a series of requests for bids during August, seeking contractors and vendors for projects ranging from street resurfacing and improvements at the wastewater treatment plant to the purchase of several new city trucks.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Community Resource Center Seeks Help With Roof Replacement

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The Community Resource Center of Chattooga is turning to the community for help replacing an aging roof that leaders say has reached the end of its lifespan and could threaten services relied upon by thousands of local families.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Scammers Target Consumers With Fake Unclaimed Life Insurance Letters

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Consumers are being warned about a scam involving official-looking letters claiming the recipient may be entitled to millions of dollars in unclaimed life insurance money.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Arrest Driver Following Sovereign Citizen Claims

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A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in an arrest after police say a driver refused to provide a driver’s license and made statements associated with the “Sovereign Citizen” movement.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – August 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 16, 2026:

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues For Northwest Georgia

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Dangerous summer heat will remain the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through Monday, with heat index values climbing above 100 degrees and the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms developing across far North Georgia Monday afternoon and evening.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fairways to Freedom Golf Tournament to Support Recovery Programs in Northwest Georgia

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Golfers and community supporters will have an opportunity to hit the course for a cause this fall as Recovery Alive and Connect City Church prepare to host the Fairways to Freedom charity golf tournament.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigate Alleged Shoplifting at Dollar General

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The Summerville Police Department investigated a reported shoplifting incident at the Dollar General located at Commerce Street and Kelly Street after a store employee reported seeing a man allegedly conceal merchandise and leave without paying.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Construction Underway on New $400,000 Splash Pad in Summerville

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Construction is officially underway on a new splash pad at the Summerville Recreation Department on Highway 100, bringing the city closer to adding another summertime recreation option for local families.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pet Owners Urged to Protect Animals From Dangerous Summer Heat

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With oppressive heat continuing across Northwest Georgia, the National Weather Service in Atlanta is reminding pet owners that high temperatures can pose a serious danger to dogs, cats and other animals.