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April 8, 2026

SMS FFA Plant Sale Set For April 15–18 In Summerville

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Garden season is right around the corner, and Summerville Middle School’s FFA program is getting ready to help the community grow with its annual plant sale.

The SMS FFA Plant Sale will take place April 15 through April 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. each day, with a special Saturday sale on April 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The sale will be held at the Summerville Middle School greenhouse, located at 200 Middle School Road.

Shoppers will find a wide variety of plants, including hanging baskets, petunias, succulents, herbs, ferns, and spider plants, along with a large selection of vegetables like tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and melons.

Prices range from $1 plants and herbs to $15 hanging baskets, with bundle deals available on several items.

Organizers say the event is a great opportunity to support local students while picking up plants for spring gardens, landscaping, and outdoor spaces.

March 24, 2026

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Easter Bunny Photo Event Planned at Sloppy Floyd State Park

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Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy a festive spring outing when the Easter Bunny returns to Sloppy Floyd State Park next month for a special photo event.

Friends of Sloppy Floyd will host “Photos With the Easter Bunny” on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the park office. Visitors are invited to bring their cameras and stop by for pictures with the Easter Bunny during the two-hour event.

The event offers local families a fun way to celebrate the Easter season and enjoy time together at the park.

A $10 ParkPass is required to attend.

March 22, 2026

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Speak Life Support Group to Host March Meeting in Summerville

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Families and individuals in Chattooga County affected by special needs have a place to gather, connect, and encourage one another through Speak Life, a local support group led by parents of a child with special needs.

March 13, 2026

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Summerville Seeking Food Vendors For 2026 Celebrate Independence Festival

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The City of Summerville is now accepting applications for food vendors for the 2026 Celebrate Independence Festival and Fireworks.

The annual event will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center.

City officials say the food vendor application is now available online through the Summerville Parks and Recreation website and will remain open through April 10.

Vendors selected to participate will be notified on April 17. The cost for a 15-by-15 vendor space is $75, and the fee must be paid by June 1.

The Celebrate Independence Festival is one of the community’s biggest summer events, featuring food vendors, family activities, and fireworks.

More information and vendor applications are available at www.summervillerec.org.