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August 10, 2026

Summerville Traffic Stop Leads To Marijuana Citation

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A Lyerly man was cited on a marijuana possession charge following a traffic stop in Summerville, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Public Safety Training Center Opens Registration For Fire Inspector Course

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The Georgia Public Safety Training Center is now accepting registrations for a two-week Fire Inspector course scheduled for September 14 through September 25, 2026.

The course is being offered through the Fire and Emergency Services Section, and successful completion will result in NPQ Fire Inspector certification.

GPSTC says prerequisite courses are being waived for this offering because the National Fire Academy’s online platform is not currently operational.

Students are encouraged to have completed a Life Safety Code class, although it is not required to attend the course.

For those seeking state certification as a Fire Inspector, Hazardous Materials Awareness is required under the applicable NFPA standard. However, GPSTC says that certification is not required simply to attend this class.

The September course will also mark the final offering of the curriculum developed under NFPA 1031. GPSTC says it is awaiting finalization of a new curriculum based on the revised NFPA 1030 standard.

Registration is now open through the Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s student access portal.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High School Athletics Schedule For August 10-15

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A busy week of athletics is ahead for Chattooga High School, with softball, volleyball and football all on the schedule from Monday, August 10 through Saturday, August 15.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Elementary Hosting Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser For Eighth-Grade Trip

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Lyerly Elementary School is inviting golfers and community supporters to take part in an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the school’s eighth-grade trip.

The Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at Little Mole Run Golf Course in Mentone, Alabama.

The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, 8 a.m. Central Time.

Organizers say registration is now open, and individuals and businesses interested in supporting the fundraiser can participate by registering a team or individual golfer or by sponsoring a hole.

Those interested in registering or becoming a sponsor are asked to contact Zach White at zwhite@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

Payments can be made at Lyerly School or mailed to 150 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, GA 30730.

The fundraiser is being organized to help support the school’s upcoming eighth-grade trip.

Little Mole Run Golf Course is located at 741 County Road 647 in Mentone, Alabama.

Organizers are encouraging area golfers, businesses and community members to come out and support Lyerly Elementary students while enjoying a morning on the golf course.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC To Test Emergency Alert Systems Today At 10 A.M.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems today, Monday, August 10, at 10 a.m.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College Demolition Of Historic Buildings Draws Alumni Backlash

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Berry College is facing criticism from alumni and historic preservation advocates following the demolition of two of the college’s oldest buildings, prompting calls for greater transparency about how the Rome college handles its historic properties.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ben Jones, ‘Cooter’ On ‘The Dukes Of Hazzard’ And Former Georgia Congressman, Dies At 84

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Ben Jones, the actor who became a television icon as mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” before going on to represent Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives, has died. He was 84.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – August 9, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 9, 2026:

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Sunday With Afternoon Storms Possible Across Northwest Georgia

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Hot and humid summertime weather continues across Northwest Georgia today, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s and scattered thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. A few storms across far North Georgia could become strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mississippi Man Arrested For DUI After Traffic Stop In Summerville

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A Mississippi man was arrested in Summerville after a police officer reported observing a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit during the early morning hours of July 31.