The race for mayor in Summerville is heating up after a city council meeting last week where Councilman Rickey Hughes resigned to run against the current Mayor Harry Harvey, who has not yet decided on re-election. Mayor Harvey stated he is still considering whether to run again, saying he has a month to make his decision.
Georgians enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans could see some of the nation’s largest premium increases next year, with a preliminary analysis indicating a potential average surge of 21% across all plans. This places Georgia on track to have among the biggest price increases for health insurance costs on the ACA exchange in 2025, according to findings by The Wall Street Journal and the health research group KFF.
Chattooga Mountain Education is inviting prospective students to “Gear Up for Greatness” at its upcoming registration event, designed to kick off the new school year with excitement and convenience.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, all students enrolled in the Chattooga County School District (CCSD) will receive free breakfast and lunch, the district announced today. This initiative aims to ensure every child starts their day ready to learn and thrive, removing financial barriers to nutritious meals.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 20, 2025:
Northwest Georgia is bracing for a combination of oppressive heat and daily chances of scattered thunderstorms, beginning this afternoon and expected to persist through the week. Residents should prepare for gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning as high temperatures and soaring heat index values create favorable conditions for convection.
The City of Summerville Fire Department will continue its hydrant flushing and maintenance schedule today, Monday, July 21, 2025 through Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Work will be conducted daily between 8 AM and 3 PM.
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially approved Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), a strategic blueprint designed to meet the state’s burgeoning energy demands. This pivotal decision, which includes a commitment to freeze the company’s base rates until at least 2028, follows months of collaborative discussions and an agreement between Georgia Power, the PSC Public Interest Advocacy Staff, and various other stakeholders.
According to a report from Summerville Police, released on Friday of last week, a Summerville man was arrested earlier this month after an alleged domestic dispute escalated into an assault, property damage, and a tense foot chase with law enforcement, culminating in officers drawing their weapons when the suspect was found with a knife.
Chattooga County has reported a slight decrease in the number of registered sex offenders during the first quarter of 2025. There are currently 144 registered offenders, down from 145 in the previous quarter. This data is provided by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), which manages the statewide Georgia Sex Offender Registry.
