Area News
$4.3 Million Lyerly Bridge Project On Schedule
Chattooga County Public Works Director Joe Reed said he’s talked with Tidwell Construction Company, of Douglasville, about the construction of the Taliaferro Springs Road bridge. Officials hope it’s completed before the end of the year, depending on the weather.
Read MoreTruck Taken From Summerville Train Depot
Someone stole a truck from the Summerville Depot on Saturday night, according to police reports. Arnold W. Millsaps, of Trion, said he left his gold 1999 Chevrolet K1500 truck outside the depot. “The doors to his truck were unlocked with his keys, wallet and cellphone inside. Additional description is an aluminum diamond plate dog box…
Read MoreChicken Wing Cook-Off Calling All Kings & Queens Of Chicken Wings
On Saturday, Summerville Main Street will host a Wingfest and Chicken Wing Cook-Off. The event will include a chicken wing cook-off, awarding winners with cash prizes, a “People’s Choice” wing tasting, onsite vendors and entertainment, and arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Passenger Train. Festivities will kick-off at 10 a.m. and close out at…
Read MoreSummerville Police Reports . . . .
Summerville police officers found several people’s checks, a passport and other documents inside a vehicle on July13. Officer Marvin Armstrong stopped a 2003 Chevrolet truck because it had its registration was expired. When the officer started looking around, he spotted a grey and orange document holder with various people’s IDs. “As I opened the holder,…
Read MoreCruelty Arrest: Dog Left Unattended In Cage For 2-Weeks
A local man was jailed Thursday for leaving his dog unattended in a cage for two weeks, according to Summerville Police reports. Chattooga County Animal Control Officer Daniel Hayes received a tip that a pit bulldog mix was locked inside a cage near 25 Mountain Side Drive. The tipster claimed the owner hasn’t been around…
Read MoreFriday’s Arrest Report
Another Aggressive Dog Reported In Summerville
An aggressive dog charged after a woman near the intersection of Highland Avenue and First Street last Saturday, according to a Summerville Police report. Resident Denise Brown said a dog ran toward her in an aggressive manner and acted like it was going to bite her, Officer Marvin Armstrong III reported. “She advised that she…
Read MoreAttorney’s File Room Door Damaged By Unknown Person
A local attorney said his office was compromised last Sunday, according to Summerville Police reports. Attorney Jim Oxford, who has an office at 56 West Washington Street, said someone damaged the door to his file room. “[Oxford] advised that a screwdriver had been used in an attempt to pry open the door which caused extensive…
Read MoreTwo New Dog Bite Victims Added To Growing List –One Incident Turned Violent
The number of dog bite victims continues to grow in Chattooga County, including one situation where a cop shot and killed a canine on Wednesday morning. This week two people were added to the list of dog bite victims –22 so far this year. Terry Byrge, of Fourth Street, in Summerville, said a large black…
Read MoreThatchers Barbecue And Grill Launches With Grand Opening Today
A small Northwest Georgia barbecue restaurant chain opened its new location in Summerville today. The Summerville Main Street program and the chamber of commerce celebrated the opening of Thatchers Barbeque and Grill, on Commerce Street across from the courthouse, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant will be open and serving food until 9 p.m. This…
Read More