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August 29, 2026

Summerville Gas Department Asking Customers To Complete Safety Survey

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The City of Summerville Gas Department is asking its natural gas customers throughout Chattooga and Floyd counties to participate in a new Public Awareness Survey designed to help evaluate pipeline safety information and community awareness.

While the notice is being issued by the City of Summerville, the city’s natural gas system serves customers well beyond the Summerville city limits, including customers in both Chattooga and Floyd counties.

The survey asks customers about their knowledge of natural gas and pipeline safety. According to the city, responses will help the Gas Department evaluate how effectively important pipeline information is reaching residents and businesses and identify areas where additional public education may be needed.

City officials say participation can help support a safer and more reliable natural gas network for the communities served by the Summerville system.

The survey can be downloaded from the City of Summerville’s website. Customers can also stop by Summerville City Hall to complete a copy. Completed surveys may be mailed to City of Summerville, P.O. Box 580, Summerville, Georgia 30747.

The city is encouraging Summerville Gas customers in both Chattooga and Floyd counties, including residential and business customers, to take a few minutes to participate.

Take The Summerville Natural Gas Public Awareness Survey

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Explains Senior Property Tax Questions Heading To November Ballot

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is providing additional information about property tax exemption questions voters will see on the November ballot, including proposed changes affecting homeowners who are at least 70 years old on January 1, 2027.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Substitute Teacher Arrested Following Incident At Summerville Middle

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A substitute teacher working for the Chattooga County School System was arrested following an incident at Summerville Middle School.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Warns Labor Day Travelers To Expect Higher Costs And Heavy Traffic

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Americans planning a Labor Day getaway should prepare for higher travel costs and heavier traffic, according to a new holiday travel outlook from AAA.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Students Invited To Celebrate Wildlife Through Art In Annual Poster Contest

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Elementary students across Georgia are being encouraged to put their artistic talents to work while learning more about the state’s wildlife.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

CRBI Continues Swim Guide Testing Through Labor Day, Including Chattooga River

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With summer temperatures continuing across Northwest Georgia, the Coosa River Basin Initiative is reminding residents to check water conditions before swimming, paddling or enjoying area rivers and lakes.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Friday At The Fair Features Military Night, Livestock, Demonstrations And Live Country Music

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The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair moves into its second night today with a full Friday schedule featuring carnival rides, agricultural events, demonstrations and live music.

The fairgrounds will be open from 5 PM until 11 PM today. Friday is Military Night, with active-duty and retired military personnel receiving free gate admission with military identification. Regular admission is $5, children four and younger are admitted free, and unlimited-ride armbands are $30. Concerts and scheduled fair events are included with gate admission.

Agriculture takes center stage beginning at 5:30 PM with the 4-H and FFA Junior Market Lamb Show. Local young people will bring their livestock projects into the show ring as the fair continues its emphasis on agriculture and the work of Chattooga County’s 4-H and FFA members.

Also at 5:30 PM, the Demonstration Kitchen will feature Stacie Marshall of Mountain Mama Farms demonstrating how to make beeswax lip balm. At 7 PM, Rebecca Thomas with UGA Extension Chattooga will present Using Herbs to Create a Variety of Flavor, showing how different herbs can change the flavor profile of the same ingredients. Free tastings are included with that demonstration.

Friday night’s featured musical entertainment begins at 9 PM with Babe’s Bayou. The North Georgia band specializes in the country music of the 1980s and ’90s and has shared stages over the years with performers including Shenandoah, Luke Bryan, Sammy Kershaw and Doug Stone. Fair officials encourage those attending the concert to bring a folding chair.

Fairgoers can also enjoy the midway rides and games, fair food, agricultural and Blue Ribbon exhibits and other attractions throughout the evening.

The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair continues through Sunday at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville. Saturday’s hours are 2 PM until 11 PM, with the fair wrapping up Sunday from 2 PM until 9 PM.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Hosts Model Tonight At Sam R. McCain Stadium

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The Trion Bulldogs return to Sam R. McCain Memorial Stadium tonight looking to build on an impressive start to the 2026 football season as they welcome the Model Blue Devils to Trion.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mr. Lonnie Rogers, Obit (M)

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Mr. Lonnie Rogers, age 75, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Rogers was born October 14, 1950, in Jeanerette, LA, son of the late Willis James Rogers, Sr. and Emerite Pichoff Rogers. He was a member of Sonrise Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Schneider Trucking. He was also retired from the Chattooga County School System where he worked as a bus driver.

Lonnie was a man of strong Christian faith who loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing that love with everyone around him. He had a kind and loving heart and always found joy in the simple things in life. One of his favorite ways to spend his time was fishing, but what he cherished most was being surrounded by the people he loved.

Lonnie especially treasured the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved making memories with them, laughing with them, and simply enjoying having them close. His family meant the world to him, and his love for them could be seen in everything he did.

Lonnie leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, family, and cherished memories. He will be deeply missed, but his love and the memories he created with his family will live on in their hearts forever.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jim Rogers and Bill Rogers.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Rogers; daughters, Lesa (Carl) Davenport, Kristian (Ray) Godfrey, Candi (Germaine) Cook, and Leslie (Michael) Cook-Bevels; brother, Danny (Norma) Rogers; sisters-in-law, Brenda Rogers and Peggy Rogers; grandchildren, Christopher (Lindsay) Godfrey, Devin Davenport, Katie (Amber) Bentley, Zane Armond, Zoey (Garrett) Cook, Ty Godfrey, Zander (Tabitha) Cook, Zayden Cook, Braxson Cook-Bevels, Brynlee Cook-Bevels, and Briley Cook-Bevels; and great-grandchildren, Heaven Godfrey, Zaleigh Nickons, Malasia Tice, Remi Godfrey, Magnolia Heaps, and Piper Godfrey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Baird and Rev. Tyler Chastain officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Godfrey, Devin Davenport, Zane Armond, Ty Godfrey, Zander Cook, Zayden Cook, and Braxson Cook-Bevels.

Mr. Rogers will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Saturday.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – August 28, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 28, 2026: