Chattooga County residents are encouraged to attend a public meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10AM, at the Commissioner’s office in Summerville. Sole Commissioner Andy Allen will discuss two important tax initiatives that could change county finances and services. The meeting’s main agenda includes the potential approval of agreements and a call for elections on the Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) and the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). If approved, these measures will be presented to Chattooga County voters for a final decision.
Residents of Chattooga County can expect a continued period of warm to hot and humid weather, coupled with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms, from Sunday, August 17th, through at least Wednesday, August 20th. Elevated heat index values, making temperatures feel even hotter, are also anticipated, particularly on Monday.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 17, 2025:
Chattooga County residents and fair-goers are in for a special treat as the highly acclaimed Southern Gospel group, Karen Peck & New River, is set to perform live at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair next Sunday, August 24, 2025. The concert, featuring artists known for their appearances on iconic stages like the Grand Ole Opry and the Gaither Homecoming series, promises an evening of inspiring music.
Summerville First Baptist Church is preparing to celebrate its annual Homecoming today, Sunday, August 17th, inviting the community to join in a day of worship, fellowship, and reflection on its deep historical roots in Chattooga County.
The Chattooga High School Class of 1968 is preparing for its annual get-together, inviting all classmates to reconnect and reminisce on Saturday, September 20.
The City of Summerville is set to officially open its candidate qualifying period tomorrow, Monday, August 18, 2025, for the upcoming municipal elections. Prospective candidates vying for the city’s top leadership roles have a one-week window to formally declare their intent to run.
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose the first full week of August compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday.
New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 4,571 in the week ending August 9, up from 4,456 the week before, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 224,000 last week, down 3,000 claims from 227,000 the week prior on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Rhode Island saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, with claims jumping by 99.3%. Iowa, meanwhile, saw the largest percentage drop in new claims, with claims dropping by 32.5%.
A cyberattack that disrupted Georgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) call center last month is not an isolated incident, with federal officials confirming similar attacks have occurred in at least six other states. The widespread nature of these cyber intrusions has raised concerns among authorities about the security of essential public services.
A routine drive on Summerville’s Commerce Street took an unexpected turn late Thursday afternoon when a falling tree branch struck a vehicle, damaging its windshield.
Summerville Police responded to the scene at approximately 5:55 PM on Thursday, August 14, 2025, after a report from the vehicle’s driver, Austin Campbell.
According to police reports, Mr. Campbell stated he was traveling northbound on Commerce Street, near Cleghorn Street, when a branch suddenly fell from a tree. The branch struck his vehicle, causing visible damage to the front windshield. Responding officers confirmed the damage and noted pieces of the tree limb in the bed of Mr. Campbell’s truck.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. Mr. Campbell requested a police report be made for insurance purposes.