Summerville Invites Bids for Gymnasium HVAC Upgrade and New ADA-Compliant Park Restroom

The City of Summerville is inviting qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for two significant community improvement projects: the installation of a new HVAC system for the city gymnasium and the construction of an ADA-compliant masonry block restroom in a local park. Both requests for bid (RFBs) share a submission deadline of 2:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025.

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Two Summerville Teens Arrested for Disorderly Conduct Following “Rolling Domestic” in Parking Lot

Two 18-year-old men were arrested last week after an alleged “rolling domestic” altercation escalated into a vehicle pursuit and shouting match in the parking lot of Marvin’s Building Supply on Highway 27 in Summerville.

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Flu Season Begins in Georgia as Federal Shutdown Creates ‘Blind Spots’ in Disease Surveillance

As Northwest Georgia enters its typical influenza season, local health experts are issuing urgent calls for vaccination, a message made more critical by a federal government shutdown that has severely hampered the state’s ability to track the virus’s spread.

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Georgia DNR Considering Proposal To Raise Parking Fees At State Parks

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources is considering a proposal to increase fees for parking at state parks. If approved, the cost for a daily parking pass would rise from $5 to $10, and the annual pass would go from $50 to $70. This change is being proposed for the first time since 2009, as Georgia’s fees are currently the lowest among neighboring southeastern states. A report found that raising fees could potentially generate an additional $3.7 million in revenue based on 2024 visitation numbers.

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Arrest Report – Monday – October 27, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 27, 2025:

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Frontal System and Lingering Atmospheric River Bring Chilly Rain, Gusty Winds

Chattooga County and the surrounding region of Northwest Georgia are experiencing a thoroughly wet and blustery Monday, as a combination of powerful meteorological factors converge over the Southeast. Residents are advised to prepare for widespread rain, gusty winds reaching up to 30 mph, and the persistent threat of localized flash flooding throughout the day.

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Summerville Veterans Day Parade Planned For November 11

The City of Summerville is inviting the community to join its annual Veterans Day Parade, “Salute to the Troops,” on November 11, 2025.

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Hair Lake Road in Chattooga County to Close for Repairs Today and Tomorrow, Oct. 27-28

Residents in the Hair Lake Road area of Chattooga County are reminded to prepare for a two-day full closure of a portion of the road, scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, and Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The closure is necessary for county public works crews to complete essential heavy maintenance and repairs.

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Final Week to Cast Advance Ballots in Chattooga County

Chattooga County voters are entering their final opportunity to participate in advance in-person voting as the deadline for the current election approaches this Friday.

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Traffic Stop in Chattooga County Nets Man on Alabama Felony Extradition Warrant

A routine traffic stop in Chattooga County led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man wanted on an active felony fugitive warrant out of neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama. Collin Everett Woods, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday, October 16, 2025, after law enforcement officers discovered the outstanding warrant during an identity check.

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