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September 6, 2026

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.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Seeking Bids For Phase One Of Tooga Theatre Renovation

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Chattooga County is moving forward with plans for the renovation of the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville, with the county now advertising for bids for the first phase of the project.

August 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Assigns Mickey Floyd To Building Inspection Duties

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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.

August 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Data Center Standards Committee To Hold First Meeting

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Walker County officials are beginning a formal review of local regulations governing data centers, with the first meeting of the newly formed Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee scheduled for next week.

July 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion GICH Committee to Meet Monday

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The Town of Trion’s Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 20, at 5 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The GICH Committee works with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the University of Georgia to develop long-term strategies for addressing local housing needs and strengthening the community.

In Trion, the committee focuses on issues such as rehabilitating older homes, encouraging neighborhood revitalization, reducing blight, improving code enforcement and planning for future housing opportunities that support economic growth and community stability.

Mayor Mickey D. McGraw said anyone with questions or comments is encouraged to contact him or the Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Allen Considering Moratorium on Tiny Home and Container Home Developments in Chattooga County

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says he is considering a temporary moratorium on certain tiny home, container home and other non-traditional development projects while the county reviews how those projects should be regulated in the future.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

LaFayette to Build New Wrestling Facility as Recreation Program Continues Rapid Growth

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The City of LaFayette is investing in the future of its youth wrestling program with the construction of a new dedicated facility, providing a permanent home for a program that has grown significantly over the past decade.

July 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council to Consider Building Code Reinstatement, Fair Donation at Monday Meeting

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday evening with several items on the agenda, including a proposal to reinstate portions of the city’s building regulations and a request to support the Chattooga County Fair.

The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Summerville City Hall.

Among the new business items, council members will discuss and consider reinstating the city’s Code of Ordinances related to buildings and building regulations. The agenda does not specify what changes would accompany the reinstatement.

Council members will also consider approving a $5,000 donation to the Chattooga County Fair, which is scheduled for August 27-30, 2026.

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from three previous meetings, change orders for sanitary sewer improvements serving the Industrial Park and the 2024 Community Development Block Grant project, an update to the city’s holiday policy, and authorization for Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a letter of support for the Propel Program.

The meeting will also feature the recognition of Firefighter Britt Evans on his retirement, followed by financial updates from City Manager Jason Winters. The meeting will conclude with an opportunity for public comments before adjournment.

July 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County to Hold Public Meeting Today on Proposed Moratorium for Tiny Home and Non-Traditional Developments

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Chattooga County residents will have an opportunity today to learn more about and comment on a proposed temporary moratorium affecting certain non-traditional residential developments.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

ARC Report Shows Most Northwest Georgia Counties Hold Stable Economic Status

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A newly released report from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) shows that most counties across Northwest Georgia continue to maintain stable economic classifications, although a handful of counties remain among the region’s most economically challenged. The designations are used by ARC to help determine grant eligibility and investment priorities for economic and community development projects throughout Appalachia.