The City of Summerville is inviting the public to a reception recognizing Mayor Harry Harvey for his years of dedicated service to the community.
The reception will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Summerville City Hall. City officials say the event is an opportunity for residents to stop by, offer congratulations, and celebrate Mayor Harvey’s leadership and contributions to Summerville.
The public is invited to attend.
A Georgia state Senate committee tasked with charting a path to eliminate the state income tax is set to meet Wednesday, Jan. 7, to adopt its final report — a move that could tee up major tax legislation when lawmakers return to Atlanta for the 2026 legislative session later this month.
The City of Summerville Fire Department will conduct routine fire hydrant flushing on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of ongoing system maintenance.
Officials say the work will primarily affect northeast Summerville, including the Highway 27 area and West Washington Avenue area. During the maintenance period, fire department personnel will perform essential tasks on hydrants across the city, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks.
Residents in affected areas may notice brief periods of water discoloration during the flushing process. City officials emphasize this is normal and safe. If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run their tap for a few minutes until the water clears.
The City of Summerville thanks residents for their cooperation and understanding as crews carry out this important work to ensure the reliability of the city’s fire protection system.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 5, 2026:
Northwest Georgia is in for a notably mild stretch to start the workweek, with temperatures running 10 to 25 degrees above average across the region.
Deputies responded to a reported domestic dispute late Sunday night that ended with a man being shot at a residence on Highway 337 north of Chelsea, according to Sheriff Mark A. Schrader.
The call came in at approximately 9:30 p.m., and deputies were dispatched to the location after receiving a report that the dispute had escalated and a male had been shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. His condition was not released.
Sheriff Schrader said the shooter remained on the scene and has been cooperative with deputies and investigators.
Authorities indicated that additional information will be released later as the investigation continues.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county made it through the 2025 budget year without using a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), a common short-term borrowing tool used by local governments to cover expenses while waiting for tax revenues to come in.
A proposed bill at the Georgia Capitol, House Bill 211, could change how PFAS-related lawsuits move forward in the state, and opponents say it may limit legal options for communities dealing with contaminated drinking water, including Summerville water customers impacted by PFAS.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a signal that layoffs remain relatively low even as other indicators show the job market cooling.
Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Fighting Hunger ~ Feeding Hope 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Summerville. The event benefits the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County, supporting local families through food assistance and other resources.
