Area News
City Schedules Fireworks Show For June 29
The city of Summerville is scheduling its annual fireworks show for June 29. The fireworks show is part of the city’s “Celebrate Independence Festivities and Fireworks Show.” The celebration starts at 5 p.m. at the Chattooga County Ag Center on Hwy. 100. There will be free waterslides, sack races, watermelon and a dunking booth. The city…
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Unruly Tobacco Customer Leaves Without Showing ID
An unruly customer is being sought by Summerville Policeman after taking cigars without showing ID to a local gas station clerk, according to police reports. George’s Kwik Service owner Churayu Patel said a customer refused to show their identification and walked out of the store with tobacco-related items Monday afternoon. Video from a security camera…
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Two Caught Breaking Into A Summerville Home
Two people have been arrested for breaking into a Union Street home on Saturday, according to Summerville Police reports. Kerry Price noticed a white male and a mixed female breaking into his brother’s unoccupied residence on Union Street. Officers responded and immediately found a man standing in the doorway. “Upon arrival, myself and Deputy Derek…
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Chattooga Tax Commissioner Says State’s New Website Is Running
Above is a screenshot of the new online services portal for Georgia motor vehicle customers. Many new things are available to customers to complete online now. Vehicle owners can cancel tags, pay insurance fines, estimate taxes/renewal fees, change addresses, pre-apply for titles, and much more, according to Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton. The portal…
Read MoreState Jobless Rate Declines In April
Press Release State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that in April Georgia’s unemployment rate continued to fall. Butler also noted that preliminary numbers showed year-over-year gains in jobs, employment, and workforce. At the same time, claims for unemployment insurance were down when compared to last April. “The annual numbers continue to be strong,” Butler said.…
Read MoreMotorcycle Wreck Reported In Menlo
A motorcycle driver wrecked at the four-way stop in Menlo around 10:50 a.m. today. The driver crashed his motorcycle which caused minor injuries to the arm. No other vehicles were involved.
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