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25/01/2025

On the evening of January 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM the Chattooga County Coroner's Office was notified by Chattooga County 911 of a multi vehicle motor vehicle accident with a possible fatality in the 2000 block of Highway 114.
Coroner Jeremy McElhaney responded to the scene and initiated his investigation and learned that the victim had been transported to Chattooga ER where he was pronounced dead by the ER physician.
The name is not being released at this time, pending further notification of the family.
Several units from the Summerville Fire Department, Lyerly Fire Department, and Atrium Floyd EMS responded to the scene to care for several others injured in the accident.
The Chattooga County Coroner's Office, Georgia State Patrol, Chattooga County Sheriff's Department are investigating the crash.

25/01/2025

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton reminds residents Homestead exemption applications can be made during the year of residency or by April 1 the next year. Various homestead exemptions exist, including Regular Homestead, Double Homestead for age 65, Floating Homestead for age 62, and others for disabled veterans and surviving spouses. Some exemptions have income requirements. All applications must be submitted to the Assessor’s Office between January 1 and April 1, and an affidavit signature is required.

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton reminds residents that Georgia law requires returns for all real estate and personal property, submitted to the Assessor’s Office at the courthouse annex in Summerville. Property changes must be reported by April 1, 2025. Landowners using property for ...

25/01/2025

Temperatures are rising to normal January levels with some light showers expected. Mild conditions will see highs from the mid-40s to near 60 by Sunday, while nighttime lows stay below freezing. Moisture will increase, especially in Northwest Georgia, with light rain possible. Wintry weather chances are low. From Sunday night through Friday, cooler rain is predicted, especially on Sunday and Monday, with some snowy mix in the mountains. Midweek temperatures could reach the 60s and 70s, with rain chances increasing but uncertain rainfall amounts. Overall, temperatures will gradually warm through the week.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia says Northwest Georgia will see temperatures gradually rising to approach normal levels for January. A few light showers and drizzles are forecasted to enter the area. A weak weather pattern will lead to mild temperatures, with highs moving fro...

25/01/2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff's Office for Saturday, January 25, 2025:

25/01/2025

UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 114 ACCIDENT - 8:35 PM : Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says that law enforcement and emergency workers are still working a five-vehicle crash with injuries on Highway 114 (the Lyerly Highway). Highway 114 is closed at Ellenburg Subdivision and at Norton Road headed east and will remain closed for a period of time.

25/01/2025

Engine 12-R responded to the area of Mahan Road in Summerville on automatic mutual aid with Engine 9 and 4 to reports of a residential structure fire. Firefighters promptly extinguished a fully involved mobile home and a camper exhibiting smoke and flames upon arrival. One individual was transported by Artium Health Floyd EMS for evaluation of potential smoke inhalation. Traffic was delayed in the area due to a live power line down. Please send prayers for all involved.



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25/01/2025

7:12 PM - Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says there is a very bad accident on Highway 114 near Ellenburg Subdivision and is asking that motorists avoid the area.

24/01/2025

After two years off, the Wings Over North Georgia Airshow will return to Rome’s Richard B. Russell Regional Airport this fall from October 17-19

After two years off, the Wings Over North Georgia Airshow will return to Rome’s Richard B. Russell Regional Airport this fall from October 17-19. John Cowman, President of JCL AirShow Management, hopes that the airport's runway extension will be completed before the event. He mentioned that the ex...

24/01/2025

Cold temperatures continue through Saturday with low 20s at night and 40s during the day. Rain is possible Sunday into Monday, with snow in north Georgia's higher elevations, but minimal accumulation is expected. Warmer temperatures will return next week, reaching upper 50s and 60s.

Cold temperatures will persist for the area through Saturday. Today, a dry shortwave will pass through Georgia, bringing mid-level clouds, but no precipitation due to very low moisture levels. Expect lows in the low 20s and highs in the 40s, with potentially gusty winds in the afternoon that should....

24/01/2025

University of Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart visited Chattooga High School on Thursday by helicopter, providing local students and athletes with valuable insights. Smart has an impressive coaching background, leading Georgia to back-to-back National Championships in 2022 and 2023. During his visit, he met with Coach Roone Gable and standout players Kadin Fife and Koi Dodd, discussing academics and football and emphasize the importance of education and training.

In an exciting event for local students and athletes, University of Georgia Head Football Coach Kirby Smart made a special visit to Chattooga High School on Thursday, arriving in style by helicopter. The visit was a unique opportunity for young athletes to gain insights from one of college football'...

24/01/2025

In the Scout Promise, scouts commit to helping others. The Scouting for Food program supports this mission by gathering food for those in need. Pack 38, Troop 7B, and Troop 7G will collect non-perishable items on February 8 from 10 AM to 12 PM on Ralph Stanley Drive. The food will be donated to the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County.

In the Scout Promise, scouts vow to help others. The Scouting for Food program supports this by collecting food for those in need. Pack 38, Troop 7B, and Troop 7G will collect non-perishable items on February 8 from 10 AM to 12 PM on Ralph Stanley Drive. The food will go to the Community Resource Ce...

24/01/2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff's Office for Friday, January 24, 2025:

23/01/2025

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Lanier County in November 2024. A 5-mile CWD Management Area will be established around the infection site to control the disease and gather more data. The DNR will continue monitoring and sampling in the area. Despite the CWD confirmation, DNR officials assure that deer hunting in Georgia will continue and encourage public awareness and participation in efforts to prevent the disease's spread.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The infected deer, identified as a 2.5-year-old buck, was harvested on private land in Lanier County in November 2024. The sample was obtai...

23/01/2025

Sign up for Spring Sports (Teeball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball) now - Feb. 9th online: www.summervillerec.org

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Non-City Limit Resident: $25

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23/01/2025

23/01/2025

For those tired of the cold, you may be in luck! We are looking at a 33-50% chance for above normal temperatures over the next 8-14 days. Our high temps for early next week are currently in the low 60s for many areas!

23/01/2025

A 30-year-old woman from Summerville was taken into custody on Monday and is facing a felony theft by shoplifting charge. According to jail records, Hannah Louise Hughes allegedly attempted to steal nearly $585 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located on Redmond Circle in West Rome.

A 30-year-old woman from Summerville was taken into custody on Monday and is facing a felony theft by shoplifting charge. According to jail records, Hannah Louise Hughes allegedly attempted to steal nearly $585 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located on Redmond Circle in West Rome. The Floyd C...

23/01/2025

The Trion Town Council held its January meeting on Tuesday instead of the usual Thursday. They discussed paving projects partially funded by a $36,000 grant. The council approved an agreement for the Trion Police Department to maintain membership in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force, a SPLOST referendum, and qualifying fees for upcoming elections. A citizen complained about the Trion Fire Department’s alleged unprofessional behavior during a call. Mayor Lanny Thomas stated they are investigating the complaint. The meeting can be watched in a video from WZQZ linked in the story below.

The Trion Town Council held their regular monthly meeting for January on Tuesday of this week.  Normally, council meetings are held on Thursdays, but the date was changed due to scheduling. The council and mayor heard from the Trion Street Department about paving projects that is being funded in pa...