The Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park invite everyone out for the 2023 Outdoor Adventure Day and Kid’s Fishing Rodeo at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park.  The annual event will include  two reptile shows, one birds of prey show, and two opportunities to participate in archery. There will also be prizes for kids who participate in the fishing rodeo and catch a tagged catfish.  The event will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 AM until 3 PM.  There is a $5 parking fee at the state park. For questions, call the Park Office at 706-857-0826.

Every Sunday during the month of October, the Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park will be hosting FREE hayrides at the park.  Attendees can enjoy the hayrides from Noon until 5 PM.  Enjoy a tractor-pulled hayride through the park and fun family games and activities.  Remember, there is a $5 vehicle parking fee at Georgia State Parks.  Donations to the Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park will be accepted.

Old Fashioned Day Sunday Dinner is coming to the historic Summerville Depot next month.  The City of Summerville will host the event with Sunday dinner served by Jim’s Restaurant from 11 AM until 2:30 PM.  The cost is $7.25 for a meat and 2 vegetables or $6.45 for a 3 vegetable plate.  Drinks will be $2 and dessert for $2.50.  There will be indoor and outdoor seating and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Steam Train will arrive at 1 PM.  Live Bluegrass and Gospel music will be provided by Low Down Revival.  The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 15th.

There will be fish-fry fundraiser for AC Carter Alumni coming up on Saturday, September 9, 2023 starting at noon.  Plates will be $10 each and sandwiches will be $5.  The fish fry will be held at the Fit Pit in Summerville.  If you have questions, contact Mr. Alfred McDaniel at 706-895-2659 or Ms. Doris Shepherd at 706-859-4981.

Summerville Main Street is looking for local businesses and vendors for the Local Living Market coming up the last day of September.  The event will showcase local businesses and attractions, and culture in Chattooga County.  The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Steam Engine and Passenger Train will be arriving at the Historic Summerville Depot around 1 PM.  Any interested local businesses should contact Susan Locklear with Summerville Main Street at slocklear@summervillega.org .

With the return of of the steam engines to the Summerville Depot, the City of Summerville is hosting a chili and Brunswick stew cookoff on September 16, 2023.  The event will be held from 10 AM until 3 PM and trophies will be awarded.  First place prize is $500 and second place is $200 and the third place winner will take home $100.  There will be $5 tasting wristbands available to sample all the stew and chili.  There will also be live vendors, live music and of course – the arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum steam train.

The North Georgia Cruisers are proud to present a Labor Day Weekend Car and Truck Show on Saturday, September 2 at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 33 Middle School Rd. Summerville, Ga.

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If you have backyard chickens and want to sell your eggs in Georgia, you are required to have an Egg Candling License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. This certification can be obtained by successfully completing an Egg Candling Class administered by Georgia Department of Agriculture representatives. There is no fee for the class, but pre-registration is required.  The Chattooga County Extension Office will be holding an egg candling class in October.  You can see all the details below:

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