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Summerville Police Reports. . .

A 44-year-old Summerville woman was arrested Thursday morning for making a false representation to police or any city department, according to a police report. Beth Raylene Neighbors, of 218 Bittings Avenue, said told cops that her pain medicine was stolen from her bedroom drawer. She gave cops the names of three suspects. “During the investigation,…

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Floyd Medical Center Recognized for Heart Care

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Floyd Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation, based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a…

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Houses Of Chattooga: The Selman/Surles/Kingsolver Home

The 117-year-old home sitting on the north end of Commerce Street is not only packed with splendor, but it also contains an underground tunnel. The 4,100-plus square-foot home is located at 10235 Commerce Street. Some people call it the Selman house. Some recall it being the home of the late Summerville Attorney and his wife,…

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Dual enrollment bill clears Georgia Senate

By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – A bill restricting student dual enrollment in high school and college classes in Georgia cleared the Senate floor Tuesday. Sponsored by state Rep. Bert Reeves, R-Marietta, House Bill 444 would limit dual enrollment to 30 hours per eligible student for college or technical college…

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