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October 19, 2026

West Washington Street Closing Today For Sewer Line Replacement

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Motorists traveling through Summerville today should be aware of a temporary road closure as city crews work to replace a sewer line.

West Washington Street will be closed to through traffic between Sunset Drive and Raymond Street today, Monday, October 19, from 8:30 AM until 4 PM.

Summerville City Manager Jason Winters told WZQZ News on Friday that the city would be replacing a sewer line in the area.

The City of Summerville subsequently issued a notice advising motorists of the scheduled closure.

Drivers who normally travel through that section of West Washington Street are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time, particularly during the morning and afternoon hours.

The sewer line replacement is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to maintain its municipal utility infrastructure.

Motorists are reminded to watch for city employees and equipment working along the roadway and to use caution when traveling near the construction area.

The closure is scheduled to end at 4 PM today.

October 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City Of Summerville Reminds Residents To Call 811 Before Digging

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The City of Summerville is reminding residents and contractors about the importance of contacting Georgia 811 before beginning any digging or excavation project to help prevent damage to underground utility lines.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council To Consider Emergency Gas Repairs, Grant Funding And Equipment Purchases Monday

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday, October 12, at 5 PM, with emergency natural gas infrastructure repairs, federal grant funding and city equipment purchases among the items on the agenda.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Approves Nearly $100,000 Recreation Center Restroom Renovation

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The Summerville City Council has approved a contract for renovations to the restroom and changing room facilities at the Summerville Recreation Department, moving forward with a project WZQZ News has been following since August.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Winter Youth Basketball Registration Underway

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Registration is underway for the Summerville Parks and Recreation Department’s winter youth basketball program.

Parents can register children now through November 1 for several age divisions.

The department is offering 5/6-year-old coed basketball, along with girls’ leagues for ages 7U through 12U and boys’ leagues for ages 7U through 14U.

Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.

The youth basketball program is part of Summerville Parks and Recreation’s winter sports offerings, providing local children an opportunity to participate in organized recreational basketball.

Parents interested in having their children participate are encouraged to complete registration before the November 1 deadline.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sewer Line Backup Sends Cooking-Based Oil Into Creek Near Lyerly Street

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Summerville Police said Tuesday afternoon that city police and fire personnel were notified of a discolored material in the creek near Lyerly Street.

After consulting with other city departments, officials learned that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division had reported the material to the city earlier in the day, prompting personnel from Summerville’s Water and Sewer Department and Wastewater Treatment Plant to respond.

During the inspection, city crews identified a sewer line backup at a trucking facility on the former Georgia Rug Mill property. According to the city, a displaced manhole allowed some of the backed-up material to enter the creek.

City crews were able to vacuum up a quantity of the visible material from the creek and dispose of it at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

The trucking company told city officials that the substance was a cooking-based oil. City workers collected water samples for laboratory analysis and also sent samples to EPD.

Summerville Police said once the assessment of the incident and the material is complete, required regulatory reports will be submitted. At this time, ongoing monitoring is not expected to be necessary.

City officials thanked residents for reporting potential hazards and said the quick notification allowed crews to respond and address the situation.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Announces Theme And Date For 2026 Christmas Parade

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The City of Summerville has announced plans for its 2026 Christmas Parade, including this year’s theme and the dates for parade entry registration.

The annual parade will be held Monday, December 7, at 7 PM in downtown Summerville.

This year’s theme is “A Hard Candy Christmas.”

The city says float and entry registration will open November 1 and continue through December 1. Those wishing to participate will be able to register through the Summerville Recreation Department or through the city’s website.

The city will also award trophies and prize money to the top three floats participating in the parade.

The Summerville Christmas Parade is one of the community’s traditional holiday events, bringing decorated floats, organizations, businesses and other participants through downtown as the Christmas season gets underway.

Additional information about registration and parade participation is expected to be available through the City of Summerville.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival Returns To Dowdy Park October 10

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Chivalry, costumes, entertainment and a little bit of medieval fun will return to Summerville next Saturday with the 2026 Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival.

The festival will be held Saturday, October 10, from 11 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park and is being presented by the City of Summerville.

Organizers describe the event as offering “chivalry, romance, and a rollicking good time,” with activities designed for visitors of all ages.

The festival will feature live entertainment, shopping, art, games and food, along with characters and costumes that bring a Renaissance atmosphere to downtown Summerville. Admission to the festival is free, and visitors are encouraged to come dressed in character if they would like to take part in the fun.

Another attraction during the day will be the arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum steam engine. The train’s visit will include activity at the Summerville Turntable at 1 PM, adding another attraction for visitors attending the festival.

The annual event is centered around the Summerville Depot and Dowdy Park area and combines the city’s railroad heritage with a day of Renaissance-themed activities.

The 2026 Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival gets underway at 11 AM Saturday, October 10, and continues until 5 PM.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sum Nelly Still On For Saturday; Summerville Adds November Harvest Festival For Vendors

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The 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival will still go on as planned this Saturday, but the City of Summerville is now offering vendors an additional fall festival opportunity in November.

Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson announced Thursday that the city is organizing a new Summerville Harvest Festival for Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park.

Wilson said vendors who are already registered for this weekend’s Sum Nelly Festival will be able to participate in the November event free of charge.

That means vendors who have already paid for a Sum Nelly space can set up for both events — this Saturday’s Sum Nelly Festival and the November 7 Summerville Harvest Festival — without paying another vendor registration fee for the November event.

Registration for the Summerville Harvest Festival will open Monday, October 5, at www.summervillerec.org.

Meanwhile, the city says Sum Nelly will still be held this Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM until 3 PM on East Washington Street in downtown Summerville.

The festival was moved from Dowdy Park and its hours shortened because of weather concerns.

Wilson also said the Sum Nelly vendor map will be released Thursday.

The announcement comes as some Sum Nelly vendors have been circulating a petition asking that this weekend’s festival be postponed because of concerns about rain, possible flooding, attendance and the financial investment vendors have already made in the event.

For now, the city is keeping Sum Nelly on Saturday’s schedule while also giving registered vendors a second opportunity to participate in a fall festival at Dowdy Park next month.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sum Nelly Vendors Start Petition Asking For Festival To Be Postponed

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Some vendors scheduled to participate in this weekend’s 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival have started an online petition asking Summerville Parks and Recreation to postpone the event because of concerns about anticipated rain and the possibility of flooding.