The 2024 Summerville Chili & Brunswick Stew Cook Off at the Summerville Depot is coming up next month.
The Chattooga High School Class of 1984 is planning a 40th Class Reunion in October. The event will be held at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located on Middle School Drive off Highway 100 in Summerville. An invitation is being extended to classmates, faculty and staff who attended or taught at Chattooga High School from 1981 to 1986. The cost is $25 per person and will include finger foods, dinner and door prizes. Class group photos will be taken at an additional cost of $14 for an 8×10. Those planning to attend should RSVP to Annette Ward Lanham at 706-802-8823 (call or text). Deadline to RSVP is September 30, 2024. No one will be permitted to attend without a ticket – no exceptions.
The annual Labor Day Car Show to benefit the Stocking Full of Love in Walker County will be held on September 2nd at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring. There will be a swap meet and vendors are welcome. For more information, contact Anthony Wilson at 423-933-5104.
Chattooga County EMA / 911 will be hosting a Blood Assurance blood drive coming up on Friday, August 23rd from 10 AM until 3 PM. The blood drive will be held at the Chattooga County EMA Building, located at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
The Chattooga Count Young Farmers will hold their monthly meeting for August on Thursday, August 17th. Carter Logan with the Chattooga County Farm Bureau will be speaking about risk management and understanding insurance needs. There will be a Taco bar for those who attend; the cost is $7 per person. RSVP to Chattooga Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett at ljarett@chattooga.k12.ga.us or call 706-252-4266 if you plan to attend
Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry announced on Thursday that Chattooga County Animal Control will partner with the Atlanta Humane Society to offer a low-cost spay and neuter clinic in Chattooga County on Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th.
Summerville, Georgia has the designation as the “Friendship Capital of the World” and coming up one week from this Saturday, on July 27th, the annual Friendship Festival will take place at Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville. The festival will run from 10 AM until 3 PM and will feature kids activities, music, food and craft vendors and the arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Steam Passenger Train at the historic Summerville Depot. Leading up to the Friendship Festival, Summerville Main Street is encouraging area residents to take part in Friendship Week activities. Each day will be designated as a way to show friendship in the Friendship Capital of the World.
The annual Twisted ankle Trail Races will be held at Sloppy Floyd State Park on September 7, 2024. Three race distances are offered with a 5K (3.1 miles), a 10 Mile race, and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) for every level of experience. The race has been held since 2005, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park. Runners are encouraged to sign up online at Ultrasignup.com or at Sloppy Floyd State Park at the park office. For more information, visit twistedanklerace.com.
There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at South Summerville Baptist Church Wednesday June 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Food must be picked up in person.