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September 30, 2026

New Round Of Bidding Underway For Tooga Theatre Renovation

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Chattooga County is moving forward with a new round of bidding for the first phase of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville, with contractors invited to a pre-bid meeting Thursday morning.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tooga Theater Renovation Project Re-Bid After Contractors Ask For More Time

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Chattooga County is re-advertising the first phase of the Tooga Theater renovation project after contractors interested in the work said they needed additional time to prepare their bids.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Eligible For Favorable Match On Up To $1 Million In ARC Funding

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Chattooga County’s economic classification could once again provide local governments and organizations with a significant advantage when seeking federal money for community and economic development projects.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

ARC Report Shows Most Northwest Georgia Counties Hold Stable Economic Status

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A newly released report from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) shows that most counties across Northwest Georgia continue to maintain stable economic classifications, although a handful of counties remain among the region’s most economically challenged. The designations are used by ARC to help determine grant eligibility and investment priorities for economic and community development projects throughout Appalachia.