Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant cycle, with proposals due February 6.
The City of Summerville is now accepting sealed bids for its 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show, scheduled for July 2, 2026.
According to the Request for Bid, proposals will be received at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue, until 2:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Bids must remain valid for 30 business days and must comply with all conditions outlined in the bid document.
City officials say bids will be opened publicly during the City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. on January 23 in the City Hall Council Room. While bids will be opened that day, no award will be made until designated city officials have had time to fully review each submission.
All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFB-2026-119-Firework Show” on the outside. Any bids received after the deadline will not be accepted, and the City of Summerville notes it is not responsible for late deliveries caused by mail service or other carriers.
The Lyerly Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its upcoming baseball and softball season, giving local youth the chance to hit the field this spring.
Sign-ups are being held Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. at Lyerly Town Hall. Registration costs 20 dollars per player for children ages 5 through 12, while T-ball is free for children ages 3 and 4.
Officials say the age control date is June 30, 2026, and families are encouraged to register early. The deadline to sign up is February 6.
Parents needing additional details can contact Lyerly Recreation at 706-895-2611.
Summerville Police are asking for the public’s help following a hit-and-run crash reported Wednesday morning, January 7, at the intersection of NW Congress Street and West 1st Avenue.
According to information provided by the family, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. when a white Ford SUV was rear-ended and forced off the roadway by a dark blue or black large SUV. The driver of the larger SUV reportedly left the scene.
The driver of the white SUV, identified as Preston Miller, reportedly suffered spinal injuries and was being treated at the stand-alone emergency room in Trion.
Anyone with information, including possible surveillance video, dashcam footage, or details about the suspect vehicle, is asked to contact Summerville Police.
The 2026 Georgia Legislative Assembly will convene Monday, January 12, 2026, bringing state lawmakers back to the Capitol to begin the annual session. Over the coming weeks, legislators are expected to take up a wide range of issues that affect Northwest Georgia, including the state budget, public safety, education, health care access, and insurance-related policy.
Representing the area will be State Representative Eddie Lumsden, who serves House District 12, covering Chattooga County and parts of Floyd County. During the 2026 session, Lumsden is serving as Chairman of the House Insurance Committee, and he also holds assignments on the Appropriations, Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Governmental Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Rules, and State Properties committees.
Constituents who want to share concerns or follow legislative developments can reach Rep. Lumsden by email at eddie.lumsden@house.ga.gov, by phone at (404) 656-7850, or by mail/visit at 220-A State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334.
As deer season winds down across Northwest Georgia, Georgia wildlife officials have arrested a Floyd County man accused of illegally hunting and possessing white-tailed deer after investigators say he exceeded the legal bag limit.
Mr. Lloyd Alan Chatman, age 68, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.
Mr. Chatman was born October 14, 1957, in Summerville, GA, son of Jackie Hartline Chatman and the late Lawrence Chatman. He was of the Baptist Faith and was employed in the trucking industry. Mr. Chatman was a loving husband and a member of the Free and Accepted Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Chatman; son, Alan Chatman; daughter, Christy Chatman; mother, Jackie Chatman; as well as several brothers, sisters, and grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Mt Bethel Baptist Church in the Broomtown community on Saturday January 17th at 11 a.m. Friends are welcomed to attend.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lloyd Alan Chatman.
Ms. Florene Susan Ivey age 73 of Cave Springs, GA passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence.
Ms. Ivey was born August 2, 1952 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter and Mary Schruff Ivey. She enjoyed country music and watching westerns on television.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings Angela Sauls, Judy Chambers, and Kenneth Ivey.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (Lavon) Owens; siblings, Walter (Sandra) Ivey, Jr. Linda Callaway, and Sharon Headrick; and grandchildren, Jesse Owens and Robin Owens.
In accordance with Ms. Ivey’s wishes there are no formal services scheduled at this time.
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home – Summerville, GA.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 8, 2026:
