The housing market in Chattooga County remained active during April 2026 as buyers and sellers continued to take advantage of the busy spring real estate season.
The City of Summerville says Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning today due to an ongoing sewer project.
The closure will run from Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue. The road will be closed daily from 7 AM until 8 PM.
Residents and businesses within the closure area will still be able to access their properties, but minor delays should be expected.
Motorists are advised to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as the primary alternate route during the closure.
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency says Haywood Valley Road will be closed on Monday, May 11, for cross drain replacement work.
The closure will be in the area of 1248 Haywood Valley Road and is scheduled to last from 8 AM until 4 PM.
Floyd County Public Works will be completing the project.
Drivers traveling through the area should plan ahead and use alternate routes. The south-end detour will be New Rosedale Road, also known as Georgia Highway 156. From the north, drivers may use Dry Creek Road or Little Sand Mountain Road as detours.
Officials say the closure will affect Chattooga County commuters.
Voters across northwest Georgia are entering the final week of early voting ahead of the May 19 primary election.
Early voting is continuing this week in Chattooga County at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, giving residents the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day next Tuesday.
Local election officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting to avoid possible lines and scheduling conflicts on Election Day. Voters are reminded to bring a valid photo ID when voting in person.
Voters in the May 19 Primary Election must choose a Democratic, Republican, or Nonpartisan ballot. Primary elections are where political parties determine their candidates for the General Election in November.
Election officials say absentee ballots must also be returned by the close of polls on Election Day in order to be counted.
Residents who have questions about polling locations, sample ballots, or voting hours are encouraged to contact their county elections office.
Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, May 19.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 10, 2026:
Residents in Chattooga and Floyd counties could see patchy fog this morning, with some areas experiencing dense fog through around 10 AM.
The City of Summerville is moving forward with plans for a new community splash pad at the Summerville Recreation Department.
City officials are seeking sealed proposals from qualified, licensed contractors to design and construct a 3,464-square-foot free-flow-through splash pad. The project is listed as RFP-2026-126-Recreation Splash Pad.
Proposals will be received at Summerville City Hall, located at 120 Georgia Avenue, until 10 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026. Bids will be opened later that same day at 2 p.m. in the City Hall Council Room.
The city says the goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and eco-friendly water play area for local families to enjoy for years to come.
All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the project name and RFP number. Late submissions will not be accepted.
A company identified as Audia Group, Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against Walker County and the Walker County Development Authority alleging breach of contract.
A traffic stop on Highway 27 led to an arrest earlier this month, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Matt Wilson reported that on May 2, 2026, he observed a silver 1997 Toyota 4Runner traveling northbound with a tag light out near the area of Little Sand Mountain. After initiating a stop, the driver was identified as Jacobo Reynoso, 34.
According to the report, a language barrier made communication difficult, but Reynoso was ultimately determined to be driving without a valid license. Deputies also noted the vehicle’s tag light violation.
Reynoso was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.
He is charged with driving without a license and a traffic offense.
Joseph Weldon Hubbard, 46, of Armuchee, was arrested in Floyd County this past week after reports said he was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and a smoking device.
According to reports, Hubbard was found with the suspected drugs near the Checkers restaurant on North Broad Street.
Hubbard is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects.