Arrest Report - Thursday - October 1, 2026
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 1, 2026:
Rainy Weekend Ahead As Cooler Temperatures Move Into Northwest Georgia
Northwest Georgia will get one more day of hot, dry weather Thursday before a significant change brings increasing rain chances and much cooler temperatures for the weekend.
Thursday will be sunny with a high near 90, about 8 to 10 degrees above normal for early October. Thursday night will remain mostly clear with a low around 66.
Moisture begins increasing Friday. The day will start mostly sunny with a high near 90, but there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late Friday afternoon, increasing to 40 percent Friday night.
The National Weather Service says confidence is increasing that Saturday and Sunday will be rainy, as a frontal boundary and unusually high atmospheric moisture move into the region.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 70 percent chance of rain, especially during the afternoon, and a high around 82. Rain and thunderstorms remain likely Saturday night.
Sunday looks cooler and wet, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high of only 76.
Forecasters say the greatest potential for heavier rainfall appears to be Saturday evening through Sunday evening. There remains considerable uncertainty about rainfall totals, but some forecast guidance indicates several inches could fall in portions of North Georgia. Localized flash flooding could become a concern if the heavier projections materialize.
Despite the possibility of thunderstorms, the National Weather Service says the current setup does not appear favorable for severe weather.
The front will also bring a noticeable change in temperatures. Monday’s high will be around 79 before sunshine returns Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s and nighttime temperatures eventually falling into the lower 50s.
The wet weekend forecast has already prompted changes to Saturday’s Sum Nelly Festival in Summerville, which is moving to East Washington Street and shortening its hours to 9 AM until 3 PM.
Man Arrested After Deputy Finds Suspected Methamphetamine In Camper
A Summerville-area man was arrested Sunday after a Chattooga County deputy said he found a syringe containing suspected liquid methamphetamine inside a camper.
According to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, Gary Bryson Crump was arrested September 27 following an incident at a camper located at 55 Glenn Drive.
The incident began at approximately 5:20 PM, when a Chattooga County deputy was dispatched to the address after receiving a complaint that individuals had entered a camper without permission.
When the deputy arrived, he made contact with a male later identified as Crump, along with a woman and a juvenile. According to the report, Crump told the deputy he believed Kenny Stone had given him permission to be inside the camper.
The deputy contacted Stone, who reportedly said he had not given Crump permission to enter the camper.
However, Ashley Brookshire, who was identified in the report as a co-owner of the camper, later arrived at the scene. Brookshire told the deputy that Crump had previously been allowed inside the camper, although she said he had not been given permission to enter on that particular occasion.
According to the report, Stone told deputies he did not want to pursue charges against Crump at that time concerning the alleged unauthorized entry.
Brookshire then gave the deputy permission to enter and inspect the camper.
The deputy reported immediately detecting a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside. He said he observed burnt rolled-up cigarettes containing a green, leafy substance suspected to be marijuana, along with several orange caps that appeared to be associated with hypodermic syringes.
Near the area where Crump had reportedly been sitting, the deputy said he found a hypodermic syringe containing a liquid substance suspected to be methamphetamine.
According to the incident report, Crump initially told the deputy that the substance inside the syringe was insulin. The deputy asked Crump what type of diabetes he had, but Crump reportedly was unable to provide an answer and could not produce insulin or diabetic medication.
The report states Crump then told the deputy that the substance was liquid methamphetamine and said he had used the syringe to inject methamphetamine.
Crump reportedly admitted the syringe belonged to him and said he would take responsibility for it.
The deputy placed Crump under arrest and transported him to the Chattooga County Jail. The suspected narcotics and related items were collected and placed into evidence.
Chattooga County Restaurants And Lodging Facility Earn High Health Inspection Scores
The latest round of environmental health inspections in Chattooga County produced strong results, with all six food service and tourist accommodation inspections conducted during the second half of September receiving scores of 96 or higher.
Four of the six inspections resulted in perfect scores of 100.
According to inspection results from the Georgia Department of Public Health Environmental Health Inspection Search Portal, the following inspections were conducted between September 15 and September 30:
Summerville Motel
4515 Highway 27, Summerville
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 29
Tourist Accommodation
Wendy’s
13419 Highway 27, Trion
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 24
Food Service
Dixie Sub & More
14100 Highway 27, Trion
Score: 97
Inspection Date: September 24
Food Service
Burnt Basil Pizza Co.
88 DeForest Avenue, Trion
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 17
Food Service
Burnt Basil Pizza Co. Mobile Unit
88 DeForest Avenue, Trion
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 17
Food Service
Burger King #12331
11245 Highway 27, Summerville
Score: 96
Inspection Date: September 16
Food Service
Georgia uses a letter-grade system for food service inspections. Scores from 90 to 100 receive an A, scores from 80 to 89 receive a B, scores from 70 to 79 receive a C, and scores below 70 are considered unsatisfactory.
The inspections are conducted locally through the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department as part of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s food service and tourist accommodation inspection programs.
Should you ever have a complaint involving any food service establishment or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County, you may register that complaint by contacting the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.
Early Antlerless Firearms Deer Season This Weekend In Chattooga County
Deer hunters in Chattooga County will have an additional opportunity to take an antlerless deer this weekend during Georgia’s early antlerless-only firearms deer season.
The special season will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, on private lands in Chattooga County and most other Georgia counties.
During the two-day hunt, firearms may be used for antlerless deer only. Antlered deer may not be taken with firearms during the special weekend.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources established the early October hunt to provide additional antlerless harvest opportunities, particularly in areas where deer populations can contribute to agricultural and crop damage.
The special season also means an important change for bow hunters who plan to be in the woods this weekend. Archery hunters hunting deer in participating counties must wear the required fluorescent safety clothing while the firearms season is underway.
Hunters should also remember that this special hunt applies to private land. Regulations and season dates on Wildlife Management Areas and other public lands may be different and should be checked before hunting.
Georgia deer hunters are required to have the appropriate hunting licenses and a current deer harvest record. Harvested deer must be reported through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.
Georgia’s regular archery deer season is already underway. The early antlerless firearms weekend provides an additional opportunity ahead of the state’s later primitive-weapons and regular firearms seasons.
Chattooga County is included among the counties open for the October 3-4 early antlerless firearms hunt.
Hunters heading into the woods this weekend are encouraged to review the current Georgia hunting regulations before going afield and to remember that firearms hunters are limited to antlerless deer during this special two-day season.
Driver’s Education Classes Coming To Chattooga County With $400 Scholarships Available
Georgia Northwestern Technical College will offer a Driver’s Education course in Chattooga County October 6 through October 9, giving local students an opportunity to complete the training required under Georgia’s Joshua’s Law.
Classes will be held at the GNTC Chattooga County Education Center from 8:30 AM until 5 PM each day.
The program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving with a certified instructor.
The regular cost of the course is $400, but scholarships are available through the Georgia Driver’s Education Grant Scholarship Program to help eligible students cover the cost.
The scholarship program is administered through the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and is designed to help Georgia teens receive professional driver training while promoting safer driving habits.
Students interested in receiving the scholarship must apply for the funding separately. Scholarship information and applications are available through the Georgia Driver’s Education Grant Scholarship program.
GNTC says its Driver’s Education program meets Joshua’s Law requirements and provides students with both classroom instruction and practical driving experience.
The Chattooga County course is one of several GNTC Driver’s Education sessions being offered this fall across Northwest Georgia, but the October 6-9 class is the session scheduled locally in Chattooga County.
Students and parents interested in the class can contact GNTC Driver’s Education at driversEd@gntc.edu or call 706-516-5442 for information about the current schedule and registration.
Chattooga County E911 Hiring For 12-Hour Shift Position
Chattooga County E911 is once again looking for someone interested in a career in public safety, with the agency announcing that it currently has one 12-hour shift position available.
The position offers paid training, benefits and a starting wage of $16 per hour, with pay increasing to $18 per hour within the first year.
No previous dispatching experience is required. Chattooga County pays for the training and certifications employees need for the job, including Georgia state certification, Emergency Medical Dispatch certification, Georgia Crime Information Center certification and CPR certification.
Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, generally working two days on and two days off. The schedule provides three full days off every other weekend and also results in eight hours of built-in overtime pay during alternating pay periods.
Employees participating in the on-call rotation also receive a $140 guaranteed on-call bonus per pay period during their rotation.
New dispatchers must complete required state training, including a one-week course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. Lodging on campus is provided at no cost, mileage is reimbursed at 60 cents per mile and meals can be reimbursed up to $25 per day.
Benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan, $30,000 in employer-paid life insurance, health benefits and accruing paid leave.
The job requires employees to be prepared for the demands of emergency communications, including handling a heavy volume of telephone calls and radio traffic, communicating with people who may be frightened, angry or emotionally upset, and making quick decisions that can directly affect an emergency response.
Employees must also be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays, work mandatory overtime when required and cover shifts on short notice.
E911 dispatchers serve as the communications link between residents and the law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and other first responders sent to help them. The center operates around the clock, providing emergency communications services throughout Chattooga County.
Chattooga County E911 announced this week that one position remains available.
Anyone interested in the opening can call 706-857-3400 and select option 1 or option 2 for more information. Applications are also available through the Chattooga County E911 section of the county’s website.
Chattooga County Schools Graduation Rate Climbs To 90.2%
Chattooga County Schools has reached a 90.2% graduation rate for the Class of 2026, putting the local school system above Georgia’s statewide average.
The new graduation figures were released this week as Georgia recorded a statewide graduation rate of 88.5%, the highest since the state began using the federally required adjusted-cohort calculation in 2011.
Chattooga County’s 90.2% rate is 1.7 percentage points higher than the state average.
The four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students who enter ninth grade as part of a graduating class and earn a regular high school diploma or state-defined alternate diploma within four years. The cohort is adjusted as students transfer into or out of a school system.
Statewide, 147 Georgia school districts recorded graduation rates of 90% or higher, including Chattooga County. Sixty-nine districts posted rates of at least 95%.
Georgia’s statewide rate increased from 87.2% in 2025 to 88.5% in 2026. The state graduation rate has now increased more than 21 percentage points since 2011, when it stood at 67.4%.
Chattooga County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Helie said the local graduation rate increased to 90.2% this year, placing the system above the state average.
The results mean that both public school systems serving Chattooga County exceeded the statewide graduation rate for the Class of 2026.
Trion City Schools Posts 100% Graduation Rate
Trion City Schools is one of only four public school systems in Georgia to post a 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2026.
New graduation data released this week by the Georgia Department of Education show that every student in Trion’s four-year adjusted cohort graduated on time.
Trion City Schools joined Chickamauga City Schools, Ware County Schools and Warren County Schools as the only city or county school districts in Georgia to achieve a perfect graduation rate this year.
The accomplishment comes as Georgia also recorded its highest statewide graduation rate since the state began using the federally required adjusted-cohort calculation in 2011.
Georgia’s graduation rate reached 88.5% for the Class of 2026, up from 87.2% last year. The statewide rate has increased more than 21 percentage points since 2011, when it stood at 67.4%.
The four-year adjusted cohort rate tracks students who enter ninth grade together and determines how many earn a diploma within four years. Students who transfer into a school are added to the cohort, while students with a documented transfer to another school are removed.
Across Georgia, 147 school districts recorded graduation rates of 90% or higher, while 69 districts were at or above 95%.
State education officials credited students, teachers, families, school employees and communities for the continued increase in graduation rates. Officials also pointed to career and technical education, work-based learning and alternative diploma pathways as part of Georgia’s effort to keep students on track toward graduation.
Trion City Schools has historically maintained a graduation rate well above the state average, but the newly released figures put the system at 100% for the Class of 2026.
Soul Food Scholar And James Beard Award Winner To Speak At Berry College
A nationally recognized author and scholar of Southern food history will speak at Berry College next week in an event that is open to the public.
Adrian Miller, known as the “Soul Food Scholar,” will speak Monday, October 5, at 7 PM in the Krannert Center Ballroom as part of Berry College’s Conson Wilson Lecture Series.
Miller is the author of The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families from the Washingtons to the Obamas.
He is also a two-time James Beard Foundation Award winner. Miller received the honor for his books Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time and Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue. He has also been nominated for an NAACP Image Award and received a Colorado Book Award.
Miller’s background extends beyond food writing. He served as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton from 1999 through 2001, working on issues involving racial, religious and ethnic reconciliation. He later served as a senior policy analyst for Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and currently serves as executive director of the Colorado Council of Churches.
The Conson Wilson Lecture Series brings scholars, authors, artists and other notable speakers to Berry College to engage students and members of the surrounding community.
Monday night’s program is open to the public.
Traffic Stop Leads To Psilocybin Mushroom Arrest In Chattooga County
A traffic stop on Highway 27 led to the arrest of a 41-year-old man after a Chattooga County deputy reported finding suspected psychedelic mushrooms in his vehicle.
According to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, William Antonio Matthews, 41, was arrested Monday, September 28, and charged with possession of a Schedule I drug and traffic offenses.
The incident began at approximately 3:40 AM while a deputy was traveling on Highway 27 near the water treatment plant.
The deputy reported seeing a northbound vehicle straddling the center line and initiated a traffic stop after the vehicle allegedly continued traveling between lanes.
According to the report, Matthews was identified as the driver. During the stop, the deputy reported smelling what he believed to be the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Matthews reportedly told the deputy there was a small amount of marijuana inside the vehicle. During a subsequent search, the deputy said no marijuana was recovered.
However, the deputy reported finding a bag containing dried mushrooms inside the center console. According to the report, Matthews said the mushrooms were “micro-dosing” and acknowledged that they were mushrooms.
The deputy reported recognizing the mushrooms as suspected psilocybin mushrooms, commonly referred to as psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms.
Matthews was arrested and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.
According to the incident report, the mushrooms weighed approximately 9.9 grams. A field test was conducted at the Sheriff’s Office and reportedly returned a positive result for psilocybin.
The suspected mushrooms were collected and placed into evidence.
GDOT Programs Replacement Of Mosteller Creek Bridge For 2031
The Mosteller Creek Bridge on Oak Hill Road west of Lyerly is back open with restrictions, but new information from the Georgia Department of Transportation shows a permanent replacement is currently programmed several years down the road.
GDOT lists the Oak Hill Road at Mosteller Creek bridge replacement as Project 0021538 in the state’s Construction Work Program.
Under the current schedule, GDOT has preliminary engineering programmed for 2027 at an estimated cost of $1.2 million. Right-of-way acquisition is programmed for 2029 at $205,000, followed by $100,000 for utility work in 2031.
Construction is currently programmed for 2031 at an estimated cost of $1.52 million.
The timetable is significant because the bridge was closed June 16 after a GDOT inspection identified structural concerns. It reopened earlier this month following additional engineering work commissioned by Chattooga County, but motorists still face a 10-ton weight restriction and single-lane traffic. Stop signs have been installed on both approaches.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has said the county is working with GDOT in hopes of getting the permanent replacement moved forward sooner than the date currently shown in the state program.
The bridge has been a concern for years. Allen previously told WZQZ News that it has been on GDOT’s list of bridges needing attention since 2016.
Allen has also said the modular culvert-style replacement recently used for the Spring Creek Road bridge would not work at Mosteller Creek because of the size of the crossing and the amount of water that must pass through it.
Federal bridge inventory information lists the Oak Hill Road bridge as having been built in 1930 and currently rates it in poor condition. The 48-foot steel structure carries roughly 1,000 vehicles per day.
For now, the bridge remains open under the restrictions established by the county while planning continues for its eventual replacement.
Project schedules and cost estimates can change as engineering, right-of-way acquisition and funding decisions move forward.
Summerville Student Receives Roper Corporation Scholarship At GNTC
A Summerville student is one of two Georgia Northwestern Technical College students selected to receive the Roper Corporation Scholarship for the fall 2026 semester.
GNTC announced that Andres “Chuey” Hernandez of Summerville and Michael Doane of Chickamauga are this semester’s scholarship recipients. Hernandez is studying Automation Technology at GNTC’s Catoosa County Campus, while Doane is enrolled in the Supply Chain Management and Logistics program. Both are employees of Roper Corporation.
The Roper Corporation Scholarship was established in 2024 to provide financial assistance to GNTC students who work for the company. Students may be enrolled in any GNTC credit program but must remain employed by Roper during both the application and award semesters.
Each scholarship is worth $1,000 and can be used toward tuition, fees, supplies, tools or other educational materials.
Roper Corporation operates its large manufacturing facility in LaFayette, where more than 2,500 people are employed. The plant manufactures freestanding ranges, wall ovens and electric and gas cooktops. Roper is a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Appliances, a Haier company.
GNTC President Dr. Heidi Popham said the scholarship represents Roper’s continued investment in its employees and Northwest Georgia’s workforce.
Roper President and Executive Director Luther Ingram said the company sees helping students develop technical skills as an investment in both future employees and the region’s manufacturing industry.
There is also another local connection to the scholarship program. Earlier this year, Tammy Chandler of Trion and Salvador Hernandez of Summerville were selected as the spring 2026 Roper Corporation Scholarship recipients.
Applications for GNTC Foundation scholarships for the spring semester open Thursday, October 1, and remain open through October 31. Students submit one application and are automatically matched with scholarships for which they qualify.
New “I Voted” Sticker Coming To Chattooga County Voters
Chattooga County voters will receive a newly designed “I Voted” sticker when they head to the polls for Georgia’s November general election.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday that the state is debuting a new sticker for the 2026 election. The design was created by Georgia artist Steve Penley, founder of Penley Art Co. SOS Georgia
The Secretary of State’s Office says five million of the new stickers have been printed and are being distributed to election offices in all 159 Georgia counties, meaning the new design will also be available to voters in Chattooga County. SOS Georgia
Voters will first be able to receive the new stickers when advance voting begins Tuesday, October 13. Early voting continues through Friday, October 30, with Election Day set for Tuesday, November 3. SOS Georgia
The new sticker replaces the familiar design voters have received after casting ballots in previous elections.
Penley said he was honored to create the design and described the sticker as a simple symbol representing a voter’s participation in the election.
Georgia voters can use the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page to check their registration information, find polling and advance-voting locations and hours, and view their sample ballot. SOS Georgia
Chattooga County voters will have several local questions on the November 3 ballot in addition to state and federal races.
Sum Nelly Festival Moving To East Washington Street, Hours Shortened Due To Weather Concerns
The 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival is still on for Saturday, October 3, but organizers are making several significant changes because of anticipated weather conditions.
This year’s festival will be moved from Dowdy Park to East Washington Street in downtown Summerville, approximately one block from the park. Organizers say the change will allow vendors to set up tents, tables and merchandise on pavement rather than grass if rain develops.
Festival hours have also been shortened. Sum Nelly will now run from 9 AM until 3 PM Saturday, instead of the originally scheduled 9 AM to 7 PM.
Vendors may set up Friday from 6:30 until 8:30 PM or Saturday from 6 until 8 AM. East Washington Street will be closed by police beginning at 8:15 AM Saturday, and vendors will not be allowed to drive onto the street after that time.
Festival organizers are encouraging local vendors to take advantage of Friday evening setup.
Adding to activity downtown Saturday, a train is scheduled to arrive at the Summerville Depot at approximately 1 PM. Organizers say about 200 passengers arrived during the previous Saturday’s train visit. The train is expected to remain in Summerville until approximately 2:30 PM.
An updated vendor map and individual vendor locations are expected to be posted by 5 PM Thursday, October 1, at SummervilleRec.org.
Organizers say the adjustments are being made to provide a safe and enjoyable festival while taking the anticipated weather into consideration.
The Sum Nelly Festival remains scheduled for Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM until 3 PM in downtown Summerville.
Small Earthquake Recorded In Cloudland Area Wednesday Morning
A small earthquake was recorded early Wednesday morning just north of the Chattooga-Walker County line in the Cloudland area of Northwest Georgia.
The Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis recorded the magnitude 1.97 earthquake at 4:25 AM Wednesday, September 30. The earthquake had a reported depth of about 3.2 miles.
Coordinates provided for the earthquake — 34.631 degrees north and 85.440 degrees west — place the epicenter just inside Walker County, north of the Chattooga County line and closer to the Pigeon Mountain area.
The location can still be described locally as the Cloudland area, which extends beyond the community itself and includes portions of the Lookout Mountain area in Chattooga, Walker and Dade counties.
The earthquake was reported by CERI as approximately 10.4 miles north of Menlo.
At just under magnitude 2.0, Wednesday’s earthquake was relatively small and would not normally be expected to cause damage. People close to the epicenter, however, may have noticed a brief vibration or rumbling.
It is also the second small earthquake recorded near Chattooga County in a little more than a month. A magnitude 2.08 earthquake was recorded about one-half mile west of Trion on August 24.
Residents who felt Wednesday morning’s earthquake can report what they experienced through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It?” system.
Arrest Report - Wednesday - September 30, 2026
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 30, 2026:
Unseasonably Warm Finish To September Before Stormy Weekend
Chattooga County will close out September with sunshine and temperatures well above normal, but a major change in the weather pattern is expected by the weekend.
The National Weather Service says Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 89 degrees. Winds will be light, becoming southeast around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 61.
Forecasters say Wednesday’s temperatures across the region will run approximately 8 to 12 degrees above normal for the final day of September.
The warm weather continues Thursday with sunshine and a high near 90. Friday could be even warmer, with a high near 91 before moisture begins returning to the area. A 30% chance of showers develops Friday afternoon, increasing to 50% Friday night.
A much wetter pattern is expected for the weekend.
The chance of rain increases to 70% Saturday, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Rain chances climb to 80% Saturday night and Sunday.
The National Weather Service says Sunday will need to be watched for the possibility of stronger thunderstorms as a weather system moves through the region. Forecasters caution that details concerning the strength of the storms could change as the weekend gets closer.
Heavy rainfall could also become a concern. Current guidance indicates several inches of rain could be possible from Friday into early next week, potentially creating a risk of flash flooding in parts of north Georgia.
Temperatures will turn noticeably cooler behind the system. Sunday’s high is forecast near 78, followed by highs around 76 Monday and 74 Tuesday.
New Round Of Bidding Underway For Tooga Theatre Renovation
Chattooga County is moving forward with a new round of bidding for the first phase of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville, with contractors invited to a pre-bid meeting Thursday morning.
The county re-advertised the Tooga Theatre Phase 1 Renovation Project on September 24. The new deadline for sealed bids is 5 PM Friday, October 23, with bids scheduled to be publicly opened and read aloud at the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office at 10 AM Tuesday, October 27.
A pre-bid conference will be held tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, at 10 AM at the Tooga Theatre, 10107 Commerce Street. Attendance is strongly encouraged, and a site visit will immediately follow the meeting.
The county previously received interest from two contractors during the earlier bidding process, but both requested additional time. The project is now being re-bid with the later October deadline.
Phase One calls for extensive work at the theatre, including demolition, interior renovations, work to the rear portion of the building, improvements to the ticket booth and front entrance, along with audio-visual and information-technology equipment, furnishings, fixtures and other improvements.
The project is being supported through an Appalachian Regional Commission grant, identified as ARC Project GA 22084, with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs serving as the basic agency.
The Tooga Theatre project received $1 million in ARC funding for Phase One, part of an approximately $1.372 million project aimed at restoring the historic downtown Summerville theatre.
Thursday’s meeting will give interested contractors another opportunity to examine the project and the theatre before preparing bids.
WZQZ News will continue following the project and will report on the bids when they are opened in October.
Pickup Damaged At Summerville Convenience Store
The Summerville Police Department investigated a report of property damage involving a pickup truck at a convenience store on Commerce Street.
According to the incident report, the incident involved a black 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 at 10935 Commerce Street in Summerville. The report classifies the incident as non-criminal property damage. 20260928150435613
The complainant reported damage to the truck, including multiple dings and marks. Photographs were taken to document the damage.
The complainant was advised to contact his insurance company regarding the damage.
No criminal charge or arrest was listed in connection with the incident. 20260928150435613