“Power To The Polls” Voter Registration Event Planned In Summerville

A new community voter registration and education event is coming to Summerville next month, with organizers hoping to help residents prepare for upcoming elections.

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Summerville Housing Authority Seeking Administrative Assistant

The Housing Authority of the City of Summerville is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant.

According to the job announcement, the Housing Authority is looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable and qualified applicant for the position.

The Administrative Assistant will perform high-level administrative duties and should have demonstrated knowledge of multifamily housing management, accounts payable, payroll and general office management.

Applicants must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, be insurable and have no alcohol, drug-related or criminal record.

Applications may be picked up at the Housing Authority Office at 56 Ross Street in Summerville.

Applications will be accepted through September 4, 2026.

The Housing Authority of the City of Summerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summerville Gas Department Seeks Public Input Through Natural Gas Survey

The City of Summerville Gas Department is asking residents and business owners throughout its service area to participate in a Natural Gas Public Awareness Survey.

City officials say the survey is designed to measure how well customers understand natural gas pipeline information and safety awareness. Feedback from the public will help the department evaluate its public education efforts and identify areas where additional information may be needed.

The Summerville Gas Department serves customers not only inside the City of Summerville, but also in surrounding portions of Chattooga County and in the Armuchee and northern Floyd County area.

Residents and business owners can complete the survey by downloading it from the City of Summerville website. Paper copies are also available at Summerville City Hall, and completed surveys may be mailed to P.O. Box 580, Summerville, Georgia 30747.

The city says participation will help support local infrastructure and contribute to a safer and more reliable natural gas system for the communities served by the department.

The survey and additional information are available through the City of Summerville’s website HERE

Summerville Assigns Mickey Floyd To Building Inspection Duties

The City of Summerville is moving to strengthen its building inspection program, with Mickey Floyd taking on additional responsibilities as a building inspector while continuing his work with the city’s fire department.

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City Of Summerville Seeking Bids For Recreation Center Restroom Renovation

The City of Summerville is accepting sealed bids for a renovation project involving restroom and changing room facilities at the Summerville Recreation Department.

According to a Request for Bid issued by the city, the project will include renovations to the existing boys’ and girls’ restroom and changing room facilities at the recreation department, located at 220 Highway 100 in Summerville.

The project is listed as RFB-2026-137 – Rec Restroom Renovation.

Sealed bids will be accepted by the City of Summerville at 120 Georgia Avenue until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Bids will then be opened publicly at 2 p.m. that day in the City Hall Council Room.

The city states that all submitted bids must remain valid for a period of 60 days and will be subject to the conditions outlined in the official bid documents.

Additional specifications and requirements for contractors are available through the official bid document posted by the City of Summerville.

Summerville City Offices And Summerville Gas Office In Armuchee To Close Friday For Staff Training

The City of Summerville has announced that its front offices and the City of Summerville Floyd County Gas Office in Armuchee will be closed today, Friday, August 21, 2026, while employees participate in mandatory staff training.

Both locations are scheduled to resume regular business hours on Monday, August 24, at 8 a.m.

The temporary closure will not affect emergency services. Police, fire and other emergency response services will remain fully operational throughout the day.

Residents who need to make utility payments during the closure can continue to use the city’s online payment portals. Physical payment drop boxes located outside city offices will also remain available.

City officials thanked residents for their understanding while employees complete the training.

Summerville Seeking Bids To Resurface Seven City Streets

The City of Summerville is seeking bids for a 2026 street resurfacing project that will cover portions of seven city streets totaling approximately 0.71 miles.

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City of Summerville Seeks Bids for Road Work, New Trucks and Wastewater Facility Project

The City of Summerville has posted a series of requests for bids during August, seeking contractors and vendors for projects ranging from street resurfacing and improvements at the wastewater treatment plant to the purchase of several new city trucks.

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Summerville Police Arrest Driver Following Sovereign Citizen Claims

A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in an arrest after police say a driver refused to provide a driver’s license and made statements associated with the “Sovereign Citizen” movement.

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Construction Underway on New $400,000 Splash Pad in Summerville

Construction is officially underway on a new splash pad at the Summerville Recreation Department on Highway 100, bringing the city closer to adding another summertime recreation option for local families.

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