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
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.
The Summerville Recreation Department is planning a parade next week to honor the 8 & Under Boys and Girls State Champion teams.
A fundraiser for the Chattooga 4H Shotgun Team will be held next month at the Floyd County Wildlife Club, located just off Highway 100, just across the Chattooga-Floyd County line. The sporting clays fundraiser will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 9 AM. The registration fee is $500 for a four-person team. All participants will need to provide their own shells and sign a waiver provided by the Floyd County Wildlife Club. Lunch is included. The first place team will receive an $800 cash prize, and there will be various door prizes given away. You can secure your team’s spot by contacting John Smith at 706-978-9182 or BJ Montgomery at 706-676-6710.
