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February 28, 2026

Advanced Voting Today for Congressional and State Senate Special Elections

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Chattooga County voters may cast their ballots today in the Special Election for the 14th Congressional District Race and the 53rd State Senate Race. As of yesterday morning, Friday, February 27, 2026 there have been 70 absentee by mail ballots issued. Of those, 26 have been accepted and 44 are outstanding. Yesterday was the last day to submit an application for an absentee by mail ballot for the March 10, 2026 Special Election. An additional 1,051 ballots have been cast during Advance Voting so far. Advance Voting continues today. Polls are open from 9 AM – 5 PM for Saturday voting (Today, February 28, 2026). All Advance Voting takes place in the Chattooga County Registrars Office located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. Government issued photo ID is required.

February 26, 2026

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Summerville Council to Consider Joint Comprehensive Plan at Special Called Meeting

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The City of Summerville will hold a Special Called Meeting this evening (Thursday, February 26, 2026) at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, according to the official agenda.

During the meeting, council members are scheduled to consider authorizing Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a resolution adopting the Chattooga County Joint Comprehensive Plan. The item is listed under new business and will include discussion followed by possible action.

Residents are encouraged to attend and share their input during the public comments portion of the meeting.

February 26, 2026

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Chattooga County to Begin Early Processing of Absentee Ballots March 9

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Chattooga County Elections officials will begin the early processing of Absentee by Mail ballots on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Registrar’s Office, 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. The process is open to the public.

Early processing does not mean votes are being counted early. Instead, election workers carefully remove absentee ballots from their outer envelopes and prepare them for scanning. During this step, ballots are scanned into the system, but they are not tabulated or totaled.

Officials emphasize that actual vote tabulation will not occur until after the polls close on Election Day, in accordance with Georgia election law. The early processing step helps ensure results can be reported more efficiently once voting officially ends.

Residents who wish to observe the process may attend at the Registrar’s Office.

February 25, 2026

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Trion to Hold Workshop and Council Meeting Feb. 26 at Town Hall

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The Town of Trion will hold a regular Workshop and Council Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The Workshop is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., with the Regular Meeting to follow shortly afterward. Mayor Mickey D. McGraw said residents with questions or comments may contact the Town Hall Office for additional information.

February 24, 2026

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Qualifying Set for State Court Judge, Board of Education Seats in Chattooga County

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Qualifying for State Court Judge and Chattooga County Board of Education Seats 2, 3, and 4 will take place March 2 through March 6, 2026.

Qualifying will be held in the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville, for all Independent and Nonpartisan candidates. Hours for qualifying are Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

Election officials remind residents that Advance Voting will still be ongoing during that same time period. Anyone with questions about qualifying can email chattoogaregistrar@gmail.com, call 706-857-0739, or visit the Registrar’s Office in person.

February 9, 2026

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Today Is Deadline To Register to Vote For March 10 Special Election

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Today, Monday, February 9, 2026, is the last day to register to vote for the March 10th Special Election for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 14.

February 7, 2026

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Georgia 14th Congressional District Candidate Forum Set for Feb. 10 in Rome

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Voters across Northwest Georgia are invited to attend the Georgia 14th Congressional District Candidate Forum scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Rome City Auditorium.

February 6, 2026

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City of Summerville to Hold First Reading of Mid-Year Budget Ordinance Monday

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The Mayor and Council of the City of Summerville will hold the first reading of the FY 2025–2026 Mid-Year Budget Ordinance on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Summerville Recreation Center, located at 220 Highway 100, Summerville, Georgia 30747, and the public is invited to attend. City officials encourage residents to come out and stay informed as the mid-year budget ordinance is presented for its first reading.

January 29, 2026

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Trion High Student Ryder Harris Joins Nearly 100 Young Entrepreneurs on Georgia FLEX Trip to Capitol and AmericasMart

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A Trion High School student is among nearly 100 student entrepreneurs from across Georgia who took part in the inaugural statewide Georgia FLEX field trip in Atlanta. Ryder Harris was able to attend because he participates in the FLEX Entrepreneurial Program through the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce.

January 20, 2026

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Chattooga County Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, January 22

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The next meeting of the Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration is set for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 2 PM in the lobby of the Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. The meeting is open to the public.

The Board of Elections and Registration plays a major role in local voting, helping oversee voter registration and ensuring elections are conducted fairly and accurately. The board’s work includes maintaining voter rolls, preparing polling locations, training poll workers, and handling key steps in the election process, including the reporting and certification of results.

This meeting comes as attention turns to upcoming special elections for Congress, when deadlines and voting information can change quickly. Election officials encourage residents to stay informed, verify their voter registration, and be aware of important dates as the special election season approaches.