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Christopher Owen Norman, 31,of Maplewood Drive, Summerville, was cited Saturday night for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. Crystal Floyd, of Summerville Gardens Drive, said someone ransacked her apartment Sunday night. “She stated that the trash can had been moved as well. Ms. Floyd’s bedroom had been gone through quite rigorously but nothing…

In Chattooga County there are 11 opportunities for people to get involved with local politics starting today. Those interested in serving on a city council will have chances in Summerville, Trion, Menlo and Lyerly. Qualifying started this morning and ends around 4 p.m. on Friday at each town hall. In Summerville, there are three posts (seats 3,…

Homecoming And Gospel Meeting Planned At West 5th Street Church A homecoming and gospel meeting have been scheduled at West 5th Street church of Christ Aug. 25-28. The guest minister will be Roger Farrier, from Los Angeles, Calif. Sunday services will be held at 10:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday to Wednesday services will be…

The Trion Board of Education approved its FY20 budget at its meeting Monday. Also approved was a revision to the 2019-2021 calendar. The budget calls for $13,179,195 in local and state revenue. Expenditures are listed at $13,433,9216.22. The difference, $254,721.22 over budget will be taken from the system’s ending fund balance. The estimated ending fund…

Some of them started smoking marijuana at the age of 12 or 13. One started using meth in her 30s. However, Angela Horner is aiming to derail people’s drug addiction through her Narcotics Anonymous (NA) program in downtown Summerville. “I’m an alcoholic and addict,” 29-year-old Sheree Jones told The News during an interview at the…

Someone stole a Highland Avenue resident’s lockbox containing more than a thousand dollars between Monday and yesterday, according to Summerville Police reports. Tony Lingerfelt said someone stole his white lockbox from underneath his nightstand. It contained between $1,200-$1,400 in cash. It also had a car title and personal papers. Police detectives were given information about…

Summerville Policeman Matthew Wilson said a 58-year-old man was arrested after becoming irate with neighbors last night. Michael Lee Pickle, of 387 Ramey Street, Summerville, was “upset and irate” when he confronted his neighbors and Gracie Potts. He thought they were talking about him behind his back and told Officer Wilson he confronted them about…