Area News

After conducting a search warrant at 32 Marvin Avenue in Summerville, cops arrested a Cody Crabtree for meth possession. Cops received a tip that Crabtree was using drugs at the apartment complex. Officers arrived and smelled burnt marijuana. After obtaining a search warrant during the early morning hours on Friday, officers found meth. “While searching…

Chattooga County Republican Chairman Eddy Willingham responder this afternoon to four local Democrats leaving their party last week. Willingham stated: “”” I was asked several days ago if the recent Exodus of local elected officials from the Democratic Party reason for the local Republican Party to celebrate. I said “No, that’s a bit harsh. I…

A crash is being reported on Highway 48 near the Barn Dance (halfway between Summerville and Menlo). No injuries are being reported as of yet. One vehicle is allegedly down an embankment and another one is in the roadway. Watch for emergency vehicles heading that way.

Teresa Johnson reported Sunday that someone stole a red stackable toolbox that she had bought for her husband before he died. The tool chest was taken from an outbuilding in her backyard. The toolbox contained approximately eight chests valued at about $1,000. Someone also damaged her chainlink fence, Summerville Police Officer Steve Bates stated.

A Summerville man was arrested after striking another man’s vehicle with rocks Sunday afternoon, according to police reports. Jennifer Dawson said Brandon Lemos, of Church Street, became angry when she arrived at his house to pick up her belongings. They previously were in a relationship, according to Summerville Police reports. Driving Ms. Dawson to the…

A bank bag containing $13,300 in cash was lost in Summerville on Friday afternoon, according to policeman Matt Pritchard. Tina Loggins (Blackmon), of Trion, said her father, James, had taken out a loan. The father and daughter duo made two stops that day in Summerville — Thatcher’s and Maryland’s Fried Chicken. “I also spoke with Mr.…

Dr. Brad Harrub To Speak At Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove church of Christ will have a guest speaker, Dr. Brad Harrub, Sept. 27-29. Dr. Harrub will speak on “the Truth About Origins.” He will present Biblical and scientific evidence proving man’s true origin and look at man’s future. The seminar is free The public is…