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Report: Teenager On LSD Tosses Rocks At Summerville Cop
A teenager claiming to be under the influence of an illegal hallucinogenic drug lunged at a Summerville Police officer, threw rocks and tried fleeing Sunday night, according to arrest reports. A Summerville police officer stopped a black Chevy two-door vehicle near the intersection of Hwy. 114 and Hwy. 100. Suddenly a teenager jumped out of…
Read MoreMan Bites Another During A Squabble
A 29-year-old Gore man attacked and bit his uncle during a domestic disturbance Saturday on Fourth Street in Summerville, according to police reports. Brandon Montgomery, of 827 Ben Mosley Circle, was arrested for battery and disorderly, according to jail reports. Brodrick Haynes, 38, said his nephew initiated a verbal confrontation with him. “The dispute quickly…
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National Day Of Prayer Event Set For Summerville
The National Day of Prayer observance will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville. The theme this year will be “Love One Another.” Prayer will also be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Chattooga County Courthouse steps. The public is invited.
Read MoreCalvary Baptist Plans Spring Ladies Banquet
Ladies of all ages join Calvary Baptist Church for “Then Sings My Soul,” the annual spring ladies banquet. The event will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a time of encouragement and music provided by Lacey Hight from First Baptist Church, Woodstock. Calvary Baptist Church…
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New Trion Company Starts With 50 Employees
By JIMMY ESPY Staff Writer The “big machine” at Dixie Specialty Fibers is now operating and more than 50 employees are drawing paychecks at the new plant in the Trion Industrial Park. The plant will produce microfine denier – extremely fine fibers – to be used by the floor covering industry, primarily in the manufacture…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Signs Bill That Was Inspired By Chattooga’s Tax Commissioner
Earlier this afternoon Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation that originated with the voters of Chattooga County and its tax commissioner. While Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton was campaigning in 2016, she heard several people wanting the option to pay their property taxes early. “They wanted to be able to go ahead and pay toward their…
Read MoreAlleged Punch In The Eye Turns Into A DUI Arrest
A “rolling domestic” dispute between a local couple resulted in a DUI arrest Wednesday morning, according to Summerville Police reports. Officer Phillip Cox found the couple parked at the dead end of East Fourth Street around 10:48 a.m. Johnny Michael Price was standing at the driver’s door of a white Crown Victoria and Peggy Perry…
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