Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an updated State of Emergency covering all 159 Georgia counties as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and possible tornadoes to the state.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend of weather as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast.
With storms expected to move through the area over the next several days, the City of Summerville is encouraging residents and local business owners to prepare for the possibility of high winds and localized flooding.
Beginning Friday morning, October 9, sand and bags will be available to residents who need to protect their property from potential rising water.
The supplies will be available at the city lot on Henry Street, directly behind the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Summerville.
City officials say the sandbag station will be self-service, meaning residents will be responsible for filling their own bags.
The City of Summerville is also encouraging residents to take several precautions ahead of the approaching storms, including securing outdoor furniture, trash cans and other loose objects that could be blown around by strong winds.
Homeowners and business owners should inspect gutters and nearby storm drains to make sure water can flow freely and help reduce the risk of localized flooding.
Residents are also encouraged to charge electronic devices and monitor local weather forecasts and warnings as the storm system approaches.
The city is asking residents to share the information with neighbors and local business owners so everyone has an opportunity to prepare for potentially severe weather.
Residents in Trion may hear tornado warning sirens sounding Friday afternoon, but there will be no cause for alarm.
Trion Police Chief David Gilleland has announced that the Town of Trion will conduct a scheduled test of its tornado warning sirens at 12 PM Friday, October 9.
The test is intended to ensure the town’s outdoor warning system is functioning properly and ready to alert residents in the event of severe weather.
Residents who hear the sirens at noon Friday should be aware that the activation is only a scheduled test and does not indicate an actual tornado warning.
Summerville’s Scout Troop 7 is thanking local residents, businesses, churches and volunteers for helping make its recent BBQ Plate Fundraiser a success.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 8, 2026:
Chattooga County will see another warm and dry day today, but residents should keep an eye on the forecast as a tropical system moving toward the Gulf Coast could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possibly severe weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.
A 55-year-old man was arrested after deputies were called to China Restaurant in Summerville where employees said he was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave.
Summerville Police responded to a Hawkins Drive residence after a vehicle owner reported discovering damage to her car.
According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, an officer responded to 515 Hawkins Drive and examined a 2020 Kia Optima that was parked on private property facing the residence.
Police said the vehicle had damage to the rear passenger-side bumper, which appeared to have become detached from the passenger side of the car. The officer reported that a cord or similar material had been used to temporarily hold the bumper in place. Heavy scratches were also visible in the damaged area.
Police spoke with Curtis Dillard, 60, who told the officer he had been operating the Kia and had last driven it approximately one day earlier. He said he had not driven the vehicle since that time.
The vehicle owner told police there were no known witnesses to the damage and no surveillance footage was available from the residence.
A police report was completed documenting the incident. The report does not indicate how the damage occurred or identify a suspect.
The Salvation Army of Rome is already preparing for Christmas, with registration now underway for its 2026 Angel Tree Christmas assistance program.
