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July 15, 2026

Multicultural Market and Train Arrival Celebration Set for Saturday at Summerville Depot

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Downtown Summerville will host a full day of food, culture, entertainment and railroad activities Saturday, July 18, during a Multicultural Market and special train arrival celebration at the historic Summerville Depot.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Health Officials Urge Residents to Wash All Produce, Including Items Labeled “Prewashed”

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging residents to take additional precautions when handling fresh fruits and vegetables following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Property Assessment Notices to Be Mailed Soon; Tax Commissioner Explains What Homeowners Can Expect

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Chattooga County property owners should soon begin receiving their 2026 Property Assessment Notices in the mail, but Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that the notices are not property tax bills.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly 30 DUI Cases Dismissed Following Georgia State Patrol ‘PIT for Pay’ Investigation

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Nearly 30 drunken driving cases in coastal Georgia have been dismissed after four former Georgia State Patrol troopers failed to appear in court following their termination in an investigation into what has become known as the “PIT for Pay” scandal.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia SNAP Payment Error Rate Among Nation’s Highest, State Working to Improve Accuracy

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Georgia continues to rank among the states with the highest payment error rates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to newly released federal data, prompting state officials to implement changes aimed at improving accuracy and avoiding future financial penalties.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Seeking Maintenance Technician

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician to help maintain school facilities throughout the district.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – July 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 14, 2026:

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainy Pattern Continues Today Before Summer Heat Builds Later This Week

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Residents of Chattooga County and northwest Georgia can expect another unsettled day of weather Tuesday as a slow-moving weather system continues to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across the region. While the soaking rainfall has helped ease the recent stretch of extreme heat, forecasters say the pattern will gradually transition back to typical summertime conditions later this week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values once again approaching or exceeding 100 degrees.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Tick Up Slightly as Summer Travel, Oil Costs Push Prices Higher

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After several weeks of declining fuel prices, Georgia motorists are seeing a slight increase at the pump as higher crude oil prices and strong summer travel demand begin to push gasoline prices upward.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City of Summerville to Celebrate Recreation Improvements with Two Open House Events

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The City of Summerville is inviting the public to attend two open house celebrations later this month highlighting recent improvements to the city’s recreational facilities.

The first event will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, where city officials will celebrate the installation of the facility’s new gymnasium HVAC system.

A second celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 8:30 p.m. at Dunson Field, where the city will officially unveil the new MUSCO ballfield lighting system during youth baseball and softball games.

Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson said both events are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend as the city marks the completion of these important recreation projects.