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February 20, 2026

Summerville Woman Says Car May Have Been Stolen, Returned After Damage Discovered

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A Summerville woman told authorities on Tuesday of this week, that she believes her vehicle was taken without permission and later brought back after she discovered it damaged at her home.

February 20, 2026

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New & Living Way Church and Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to Host Suicide Prevention Training in Rome

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Residents from across Northwest Georgia are invited to attend a free suicide prevention training this weekend at New & Living Way Church in Rome.

February 20, 2026

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Georgia Power Promises Lower Rates, But Critics and Local Residents Say Bills Tell a Different Story

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Georgia Power has filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), saying the combined filings could result in slightly lower electric rates for customers beginning this summer. However, critics and many local residents across Northwest Georgia say that promise rings hollow as power bills continue to climb dramatically.

February 20, 2026

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Brody Malone to be Featured at Berry College Integrity in Leadership Lecture

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Berry College will host Olympic gymnast and Northwest Georgia native Brody Malone for the Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lecture on March 3.

February 20, 2026

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How to Build a Honeybee Swarm Trap Ahead of Swarm Season

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As swarm season approaches across Northwest Georgia, local beekeepers are preparing by setting out honeybee swarm traps designed to safely capture and relocate swarming colonies.

February 19, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – February 19, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 19, 2026:

February 19, 2026

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Above-Average Heat, Strong Storms Possible This Weekend in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect above-average to near-record high temperatures today and Friday before rain and possible strong storms move into the area this weekend.

February 19, 2026

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Summerville Police Investigating Possible Assault Following Medical Call

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Summerville Police are investigating a possible assault after officers responded to a medical call earlier this week.

February 19, 2026

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Details Limited Ahead of President Trump’s Planned Thursday Visit to Rome

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Official information about President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Rome today remains limited, but local residents are watching closely for updates on expected travel routes and traffic impacts.

February 19, 2026

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First Avenue Closed at Railroad Crossing in Summerville Today for Maintenance

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The City of Summerville has been notified that First Avenue will be closed at the railroad crossing again today, Thursday, February 19, 2026, due to maintenance work.

City officials are asking drivers to use an alternate route during the closure and to allow extra travel time if you normally pass through that area.