The Summerville City Council approved several agenda items during Monday night’s meeting, including equipment purchases, lease agreements, firefighter funding, and policy changes.
The Trion Bulldogs will take the field Saturday evening for their annual spring football game as they host the North Murray Mountaineers at Sam R. McCain Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 16, giving fans an early look at the Bulldogs ahead of the upcoming football season.
The spring matchup will allow coaches to evaluate players and give the community a chance to see the team in action before summer workouts begin.
Threads With Purpose will host a Women’s Clothing Swap on Saturday, May 16, at the Summerville Civic Center, giving local women an opportunity to refresh their wardrobes while supporting the community.
Organizers say the event is designed to help women in all walks of life, including mothers needing clothes, individuals going through difficult seasons, or anyone simply looking to update their wardrobe. Participants are encouraged to clean out their closets, donate gently used clothing, and shop for new items during the event.
The clothing swap will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Summerville Civic Center. A $10 donation fee will be collected, with all proceeds and leftover clothing benefiting the Chattooga Resource Center.
Anyone interested in donating clothing ahead of the event can contact Meagan RuBright at 706-844-8714.
The Summerville City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening with several major items on the agenda, including lease agreements, equipment purchases, firefighter funding, and infrastructure matters.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 11, 2026:
Northwest Georgia residents can expect a few scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday before a stretch of cooler, drier weather settles into the region through midweek.
The City of Summerville Fire Department will conduct hydrant flushing on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12, from 8 AM until 3 PM each day.
Officials say residents in the Highway 48 area, the smaller road areas, and the filter plant area may notice brief periods of water discoloration during the maintenance process. The city says the discoloration is normal and safe. If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run their tap water for a few minutes until it clears.
During the maintenance period, fire department crews will perform essential work on hydrants throughout the city, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks.
City officials thanked residents for their cooperation and understanding as crews complete the maintenance work designed to help keep the community protected and prepared.
The Pride of Trion Marching Band will present its annual Spring Band Concert tonight, Monday, May 11, at Trion High School.
The concert begins at 6:30 PM in the Trion High School Gym at 919 Allgood Street in Trion.
The event will highlight the hard work and dedication of Trion’s band students throughout the school year. The community is invited to come out and support the student musicians during an evening of music and celebration.
Band members should arrive between 5:45 and 6:00 PM dressed and ready to perform.
The concert is open to the public.
Georgia Power customers across northwest Georgia continue adjusting to higher power bills in 2026 as rate increases and infrastructure costs impact monthly residential expenses.
The housing market in Chattooga County remained active during April 2026 as buyers and sellers continued to take advantage of the busy spring real estate season.