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September 14, 2026

Summerville Council Faces Packed Agenda This Evening

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The Summerville City Council will have a lengthy agenda in front of it this evening, with matters ranging from road resurfacing and recreation improvements to a proposed data center moratorium, the sale of kratom and the possible renaming of one of the city’s best-known historic landmarks.

September 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Fair Attendance Climbs In 2026

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Attendance at the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair last month increased over last year, with more than 7,000 people attending the four-day event despite hot weather throughout much of the weekend.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Faces Packed Monday Agenda With Road Work, Recreation Project, Data Centers And Kratom

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The Summerville City Council has a busy agenda waiting when members meet Monday evening.

The regular called meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, at 5 PM at the Summerville Depot.

Among the major items, council members are expected to award bids for city road resurfacing and the Summerville Recreation restroom renovation project. The council will also consider a contract for cloud-based storage of body-worn camera footage.

Another significant item involves data centers. The council is scheduled to discuss a possible moratorium and consider a resolution regarding data centers. Members will also discuss the sale of kratom within the city limits.

The council will consider renaming the Summerville Turntable in memory of former Mayor Joe Robert Norton and officially naming the drive serving the new soccer complex “Harry Harvey Dr.”

WZQZ News will have more on the individual agenda items ahead of Monday evening’s meeting.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville PFAS Lawsuit Moves Forward Against Major Chemical Manufacturers

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A federal lawsuit over PFAS contamination of Summerville’s drinking water supply continues moving toward trial after a federal judge rejected efforts by major chemical manufacturers to dispose of significant portions of the case.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Moving Forward With Groundwater Storage Tank And Water Main Replacement

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The City of Summerville is moving forward with another project aimed at improving the city’s drinking water system, according to records from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

September 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Scarecrow Contest Returns For Month-Long Fall Celebration

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Downtown Summerville will once again take on a fall look as Summerville Main Street invites schools, businesses, clubs, nonprofit organizations and families to participate in this year’s Scarecrow Contest.

September 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Bids For Summerville Recreation Restroom Renovations To Be Opened Tomorrow

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The City of Summerville will open bids tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, for planned renovations to restroom and changing room facilities at the Summerville Recreation Department.

The project, identified as RFB-2026-137 – Rec Restroom Renovation, calls for renovations to the existing boys’ and girls’ restroom and changing room facilities at the Recreation Department, located at 220 Highway 100 in Summerville.

The city began seeking bids for the project in August. Since then, two addendums have been issued as contractors sought additional information about the work. The first was revised August 26, and the second was issued September 3 with answers to additional questions concerning the project.

The restroom work is one of several improvement projects undertaken recently at the Summerville Recreation Department. The city has also been working on other recreation improvements, including the new splash pad currently under construction at the Highway 100 complex.

Contractors interested in the restroom project have until 2 PM tomorrow to submit sealed bids to Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue.

The bids will be opened publicly at 2 PM Wednesday in the City Hall Council Room, and the contents of each bid received will be available to interested persons. Submitted bids must remain valid for 60 days.

The original bid documents and both subsequent addendums have been made available by the City of Summerville.

Sources: City of Summerville Request for Bid RFB-2026-137; AM 1180/WZQZ, City Of Summerville Seeking Bids For Recreation Center Restroom Renovation, August 21, 2026; AM 1180/WZQZ, City Nearing Bid Opening For Summerville Recreation Restroom Renovations, September 5, 2026.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Backs UGA PROPEL Rural Economic Development Program

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The City of Summerville has formally expressed its support for the PROPEL Program, a University of Georgia initiative designed to help rural communities develop strategies for long-term economic growth and stability.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City Nearing Bid Opening For Summerville Recreation Restroom Renovations

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The City of Summerville is getting closer to opening bids for planned restroom renovations at the Summerville Recreation Department.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Gas Department Asking Customers To Complete Safety Survey

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The City of Summerville Gas Department is asking its natural gas customers throughout Chattooga and Floyd counties to participate in a new Public Awareness Survey designed to help evaluate pipeline safety information and community awareness.

While the notice is being issued by the City of Summerville, the city’s natural gas system serves customers well beyond the Summerville city limits, including customers in both Chattooga and Floyd counties.

The survey asks customers about their knowledge of natural gas and pipeline safety. According to the city, responses will help the Gas Department evaluate how effectively important pipeline information is reaching residents and businesses and identify areas where additional public education may be needed.

City officials say participation can help support a safer and more reliable natural gas network for the communities served by the Summerville system.

The survey can be downloaded from the City of Summerville’s website. Customers can also stop by Summerville City Hall to complete a copy. Completed surveys may be mailed to City of Summerville, P.O. Box 580, Summerville, Georgia 30747.

The city is encouraging Summerville Gas customers in both Chattooga and Floyd counties, including residential and business customers, to take a few minutes to participate.

Take The Summerville Natural Gas Public Awareness Survey