Chattooga County residents are encouraged to get a head start on holiday giving by participating in Blood Assurance’s “Sleighin’ It” Blood Donor Drive next Friday, November 21st. The event aims to bolster local blood supplies and make a critical difference for patients in the community.
The drive will take place on Friday, November 21st, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 170 Farrar Dr. in Summerville, GA 30747.
The Lyerly Civic Club is organizing a food box effort to help local families facing food insecurity on November 20th. They are asking community members to recommend families privately who could benefit from this support. Nominations should be sent through private messages to the Lyerly Civic Club’s Facebook page. The success of the initiative depends on community donations of non-perishable food items or monetary support, which can be dropped off at Lyerly Town Hall. The club aims to assist families with grocery costs during the busy holiday season and encourages contributions before the assembly date. For more details, contact the Civic Club via social media.
Would you like to make that Thanksgiving meal even more rewarding this year? Start the holiday by participating in the second annual AdventHealth Redmond Rome Turkey Trot 5K Run and 3K Feel Whole Stroll. It is slated for Thursday, November 27th at 9 am at AdventHealth Stadium.
The Chattooga High School chapter of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is inviting the local community to kick off the holiday season with a festive family evening at their upcoming “Cookies and Cocoa with Santa” event.
Pentecostal Power Ministries along with The Bullard family are doing the Feed The Hungry program again this year for families in need and for the homeless. The event will take place on November 22 at Dowdy Park in Summerville beginning at noon giving out 500 Thanksgiving plates.
Thanksgiving Plates include Turkey, dressing, potatoes, Green Beans, cranberry sauce, a dessert, and a bottle of water. They will be there until all plates are gone.
The City of Menlo is reminding residents that the city will be hosting a Halloween Candy Walk coming up on Halloween night, this Friday, October 31, 2025. The walk, sponsored by the City of Menlo and supported by Menlo area residents and businesses, will take place at Lawrence Park from 5 to 7 PM. Lawrence Park is located behind Menlo Presbyterian Church, at 71 Edison Street. Anyone with any questions about the Halloween Walk in Menlo may contact Menlo City Hall at 706-862-2440.
Get ready for an afternoon of autumn fun as Leroy Massey Elementary School prepares to host its annual Fall Festival. The event promises a delightful experience for families with an array of activities designed to entertain and engage.
Due to the forecast of rain on Sunday, the Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park have announced that the Halloween Hayrides scheduled for this weekend will only take place on Saturday.
Attendees can look forward to a unique, park-themed Halloween Hayride that winds through the scenic, wooded trails of Sloppy Floyd State Park. It’s an ideal outing for all ages, combining the beauty of nature with festive seasonal entertainment.
Event Details:
What: Annual Halloween Hayrides
When: Saturday, October 25, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Sloppy Floyd State Park, 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd, Summerville, GA 30747
Admission: Adults: $5 / Children ages 5-12: $3 /Children 4 and under: Free
Parking: A $5 parking fee is required, which includes a convenient shuttle service to transport visitors to the hayride trail.
