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May 11, 2026

Summerville City Council To Consider Lease Agreements, Equipment Purchase, Volunteer Firefighter Payments

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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.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – May 11, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 11, 2026:

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Weak Cold Front Brings Cooler, Drier Weather To Northwest Georgia This Week

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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.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Fire Department Announces Hydrant Flushing Schedule

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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.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High School Hosting Spring Band Concert Tonight

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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.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Customers Seeing Higher Electric Bills In 2026

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Georgia Power customers across northwest Georgia continue adjusting to higher power bills in 2026 as rate increases and infrastructure costs impact monthly residential expenses.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Housing Market Remains Active During Spring Selling Season

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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.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Highland Avenue Closure Begins Today In Summerville

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The City of Summerville says Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning today due to an ongoing sewer project.

The closure will run from Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue. The road will be closed daily from 7 AM until 8 PM.

Residents and businesses within the closure area will still be able to access their properties, but minor delays should be expected.

Motorists are advised to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as the primary alternate route during the closure.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Haywood Valley Road Closure In Floyd County Will Affect Chattooga County Commuters

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The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency says Haywood Valley Road will be closed on Monday, May 11, for cross drain replacement work.

The closure will be in the area of 1248 Haywood Valley Road and is scheduled to last from 8 AM until 4 PM.

Floyd County Public Works will be completing the project.

Drivers traveling through the area should plan ahead and use alternate routes. The south-end detour will be New Rosedale Road, also known as Georgia Highway 156. From the north, drivers may use Dry Creek Road or Little Sand Mountain Road as detours.

Officials say the closure will affect Chattooga County commuters.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Last Week to Vote Early Ahead of May 19 Primary

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Voters across northwest Georgia are entering the final week of early voting ahead of the May 19 primary election.

Early voting is continuing this week in Chattooga County at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, giving residents the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day next Tuesday.

Local election officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting to avoid possible lines and scheduling conflicts on Election Day. Voters are reminded to bring a valid photo ID when voting in person.

Voters in the May 19 Primary Election must choose a Democratic, Republican, or Nonpartisan ballot. Primary elections are where political parties determine their candidates for the General Election in November.

Election officials say absentee ballots must also be returned by the close of polls on Election Day in order to be counted.

Residents who have questions about polling locations, sample ballots, or voting hours are encouraged to contact their county elections office.

Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, May 19.