The City of Summerville City Council has scheduled a called meeting for Monday, August 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at Summerville City Hall. The agenda features two items dealing with the proposed additional sales tax and a special election for an empty council seat.
Georgia Power has announced extensive plans for new energy infrastructure in Floyd and Bartow counties, including new natural gas plants and advanced battery storage systems, aiming to meet a projected surge in energy demand by 2030. The utility is currently seeking approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for these significant projects, which are part of a larger statewide initiative to add approximately 9,900 megawatts of new resources across Georgia.
Northwest Georgia is preparing for a multi-day stretch of unsettled weather, beginning today with a heightened risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 2, 2025:
Georgia Power, the state’s largest utility provider, is facing criticism from environmental groups, energy analysts, and individual customers over its proposed energy plans, reliance on fossil fuels, and increasing energy costs. Critics argue that the company’s plans rely too heavily on fossil fuels and underestimate the potential of renewable energy sources.
The Chattooga Young Farmers are inviting interested individuals to their August class, an educational excursion to Rosemary & Thyme Creamery in LaFayette, set for Thursday, August 7th at 6 p.m.
A 58-year-old Summerville man faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI), after being stopped by Summerville Police Wednesday night for allegedly weaving across traffic lines. Danny Dennis Pair reportedly admitted to officers he had taken three prescribed hydrocodone pills prior to driving.
According to the Summerville Police Department, an officer observed a 2017 Ford F350, driven by Pair, weaving on Montgomery Street, near the intersection of Curran Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop due to the erratic driving.
Police stated that during the stop, Pair informed the officer he had consumed three prescribed hydrocodone pills before getting behind the wheel.
Subsequently, Pair was charged with DUI, failure to maintain a single lane, driving without a license, and canceled registration. He was issued citations for the offenses.
Isaac Sendros, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AdventHealth Georgia and AdventHealth Redmond, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). The announcement was made on July 11 during the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly.
The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration has announced it will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.
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The aromas of simmering chili and rich Brunswick stew are set to fill the air of downtown Summerville as the City of Summerville and Summerville Main Street proudly announce the return of the much-anticipated Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cookoff. This culinary showdown will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 AM until 3 PM at The Depot, promising a day of delicious competition, live entertainment, and a grand spectacle.
