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November 7, 2026

New Fire Hydrants Planned As Part Of Welcome Hill Water System Improvements

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Residents in the Welcome Hill community near Trion will see new fire hydrants installed as part of a major water system improvement project planned by Chattooga County.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Commissioner Allen Expects Friday Update On Tooga Theatre Renovation Bids

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says he expects to release additional information late this afternoon concerning the four construction bids submitted for the next stage of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Audit Details Financial Challenges And Improvements As Commissioner Allen Announces New Accounting Procedures

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county is making significant financial progress, pointing to the recently completed 2025 audit and changes in county accounting procedures as evidence of efforts to improve financial management, strengthen oversight and maintain adequate cash reserves.

November 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Reviewing Four Tooga Theater Restoration Bids As Costs Exceed Available Funding

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is reviewing four construction bids for the restoration of the historic Tooga Theater in downtown Summerville, with all four proposals exceeding the amount currently available for the project.

October 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Bids Submitted For Tooga Theater Restoration Project

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Chattooga County officials are reviewing four bids submitted for the next phase of restoration work at the historic Tooga Theater in downtown Summerville.

October 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County’s 2025 Audit Completed, Commissioner Says Officials Addressing Findings

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county’s 2025 financial audit has been completed and approved by the Georgia Department of Revenue, marking another step in the county’s efforts to address financial reporting and accounting concerns.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Public Hearing Thursday On $1 Million Welcome Hill Water Project Expected To Benefit 118 Residents

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Residents in the Welcome Hill community near Trion will have an opportunity tomorrow to learn more about a major water system improvement project expected to benefit approximately 118 residents.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Commissioner Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Hurricane Isaias

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has declared a local State of Emergency for Chattooga County as the county prepares for potentially dangerous weather associated with Hurricane Isaias.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Transit Already Serving Local Riders As County Seeks Continued Federal Funding

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A recent WZQZ News and ChattoogaInfo report about Chattooga County’s application for federal rural transit funding prompted a number of social media comments from residents who did not realize the county already operates a public transportation system.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Transit System Seeking Federal Funding For Rural Transportation

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Chattooga County residents have until Friday, October 9, to submit comments or request a public hearing concerning the county’s application for federal funding for its rural public transportation program.