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(Updated) One Person Dead In Hwy. 114 Crash
(Updated 6:43 p.m.) The News has confirmed that at least one person has died in the crash on Hwy. 114 this evening. (Update 6:24 p.m.) LifeForce 3 helicopter has just taken off from a field between Lyerly and Chattoogaville on Hwy. 114. It’s carrying one patient from a serious crash that happened around 5:30 p.m. Three…
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Church News . . .
Church Changes To New Name In Mountain View Cornerstone Church at 1072 Mountain View Road is now called God’s Dwelling Place. Former Pastor Rick Sumner and his wife, Wanda are no longer affiliated with the church. Pastor Barry and Iris Padgett invite the public to join the congregation in services on Thursday evenings at 6:30…
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Bigger BRAG Coming Local Leader Says
The number of campers coming to Summerville’s J. R. “Dick” Dowdy Park later this month is expected to grow to about 400 people, according to city officials. The fourth annual Bike Ride Across Georgia (BRAG) is scheduled to make an overnight stop in J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park in Summerville. “For the year 2019, we foresee…
Read MoreSummerville Council Announces Monday’s Agenda Items
The Summerville City Council will meet 5 p.m. Monday at city hall to discuss public business. Items on the agenda include: Unfinished Business Public Hearing for the Information Technology Fee Ordinance: Second Reading and adoption of the Information Technology Fee Ordinance: New Business 1.) Approve minutes from August 12 & August 26, 2019 meetings: 2.)…
Read MoreTwo Chattooga Residents Arrested After Alabama Police Chase
(Press release) Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co. Narcotics and Interdiction Unit arrested a 16-year-old for trafficking in methamphetamine after a chase. Agents along with the Mentone Police Department, were on Alabama Highway 117 near Mentone. While there, officers observed a vehicle that committed multiple traffic infractions. Agents and officers attempted to conduct a traffic…
Read MoreWoman Looking For Missing Wallet
Stephanie Kinast, of Bittings Avenue, is looking for her wallet that she lost yesterday, according to Summerville Police reports. Kinast traveled to several locations in Summerville and isn’t sure where she lost the wallet. It’s described as a black, alligator print wallet. It contains $25 in cash and various personal documents.
Read MoreTruck Reported Stolen From Summerville
A Kentucky man’s truck is missing from a location on North Street, according to Summerville Police reports. Roy Weatley said his black 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 truck is missing from his rental property at 177 North Street in Summerville. The vehicle went missing around Tuesday. “The incident and all information have been turned over to…
Read More(7 Photos) Courthouse Workers Scurry To Save Records
Before the Chattooga County Courthouse opened this morning, a water pipe burst above the deed room dumping gallons and gallons of water onto records, computers, copiers and cabinets. Clerk of Court Kim Windle James immediately called for help from county workers to stop the flow and salvage records. Water damage affected only the deed room. County…
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