The Summerville City Council is holding the regular monthly meeting for September this evening focused on local infrastructure, recreation projects, and policy decisions. A public Question and Answer session starts at 4:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. Key agenda items include the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Mountain Education, a Sourcewell Contract for sports lighting at local recreation fields, and vital measures for natural gas system maintenance. Discussions will also cover reclassifying a Gas Department position, a conflict of interest regarding the FY 2026 CDBG Application, and a potential moratorium on convenience stores. Residents are encouraged to participate. You can see a complete agenda for tonight’s meeting below:

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Leroy Massey Elementary School student Elena Young was the very first customer at the new Summerville Waffle House in January of 2024

Waffle House, the iconic Southern institution beloved for its round-the-clock service and comforting fare, is celebrating a remarkable 70th anniversary this week. The milestone marks seven decades since co-founders Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner first opened their doors on September 5, 1955, in Avondale Estates, Georgia, launching what would become a cultural phenomenon.

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Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia dropped significantly last week, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor, bucking a slight increase seen in national claims.

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is set to significantly reduce its millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, a move that will lighten the tax burden on residents while still projecting an increase in revenue for the school system. A public hearing on the proposed 2025 property tax digest and rollback millage rate is scheduled for Thursday, September 12.

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The City of Summerville has completed the installation of a new safety railing along the box culvert near Harvey’s South End Auto, effectively addressing long-standing pedestrian safety concerns in the area of Town Branch within J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park.

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The Chattooga County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) Board has announced it will hold its regular bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 17, at 10:00 AM.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 7, 2025:

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Chattooga County residents can look forward to a stretch of nearly perfect weather this coming week, from Sunday, September 7th through Thursday, September 11th, 2025. Following the passage of a cold front, the region is forecast to experience abundant sunshine, significantly lower humidity, and comfortably cool temperatures, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities.

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The Chattooga Chamber of Commerce is inviting all community members and businesses to a vital Lunch & Learn session on Tuesday, September 16th, focusing on Georgia’s new Digital Driver’s Licenses (mDLs) and essential fraud prevention strategies.

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Commuters and travelers using Interstate 75 northbound are advised to expect significant delays on Monday, September 8, due to scheduled bridge maintenance in Catoosa County. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews will be conducting repairs that require the closure of one right northbound lane.

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