The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate Independence Day with four days of fireworks, family fun, live entertainment, and patriotic festivities across the county.
Families looking for a fun and educational summer activity can visit the Chattooga County Library today as the Sara Hightower Regional Library System hosts a special petting zoo event featuring animals from Blessing Creek Farms.
The event will take place today from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Chattooga County Library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Children and families will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of animals, including Highland calves, a pony, goats, and rabbits from Blessing Creek Farms.
Library officials say the event is open to the public and is designed to provide a fun, hands-on experience for children during the summer months.
The two-hour event is free to attend and is expected to be a popular attraction for local families.
For more information, contact the Chattooga County Library.
A day of cowboy adventures, family activities, shopping, and railroad history is coming to downtown Summerville this Saturday as Summerville Main Street hosts its annual Wild West celebration at the Historic Summerville Depot.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local business leaders and community members to attend its upcoming Member AfterWork Meet Up on Thursday, June 11.
The networking event will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Dos Magueys Mexican Restaurant in Summerville.
According to the Chamber, the gathering is designed as a casual social and networking opportunity for members to connect, share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed setting. Dos Magueys will offer drink specials, and the Chamber will provide appetizers for attendees.
The Chamber noted that it will not hold a June luncheon this year and is instead offering this smaller summer networking event. While tickets are not required, organizers encourage attendees to RSVP in advance.
For additional information, contact the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce at 706-857-4033
Northwest Georgia Rising Stars Elite is set to host its biggest adult basketball tournament this summer at the Summerville Recreation Center.
The tournament, organized by Jay Shropshire, will take place on four Saturdays — July 11, July 18, July 25, and August 1. Teams will compete in a double-elimination format.
Entry fees are set at $500 per team, with games featuring two 18-minute halves and a running clock except during the final two minutes. The tournament is open to players age 18 and older.
Organizers say all participants must sign a waiver, and a $3,000 prize will be awarded to the winning team. Admission for spectators will be $5 for adults and $2 for children, with concessions available onsite.
Teams interested in participating must submit entry fees by June 30 to secure a spot, as only 10 teams will be accepted.
For additional information or registration details, organizers say interested teams can contact Jay Shropshire directly.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System will host another “Makerspace Monday” event on Monday, May 18, at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library located at 360 Farrar Drive.
Participants can sign up for time to use equipment including Cricut machines, 3-D printers, a large-format printer and a laser engraver. Organizers say materials are available for purchase, or participants may bring their own supplies.
Registration is required to participate. Those interested can call 706-857-2553 or stop by the library circulation desk for more information.
A brand-new spring fair is coming to Rome later this month as the inaugural Coosa Valley Spring Fair prepares to open at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds beginning May 22.
The Chattooga Chamber will host its next Lunch and Learn event on Wednesday, May 20, with “Marketing 101 Part 2.”
The program will feature Dr. Heather Morgan, a marketing professor at Kennesaw State University and founder of Morgan Marketing Associates. Morgan specializes in retail and digital marketing strategy, helping businesses improve messaging, reach the right audience, and grow.
The catered lunch is open to the public, but reservations are required. Admission is $12 for Chattooga Chamber members and $17 for non-members.
The event will be held from noon until 1 p.m. at the Hurley Community Development Center, located at 10050 Commerce Street in Summerville.
The City of Summerville will present the second concert of the Summerville Natural Gas Friday Night Concert Series on Friday, May 15.
The free concert, sponsored by Summerville Main Street, will be held on East Washington Street within the Entertainment District. Local vocalist Charlie Long will open the evening at 7 p.m., followed by The 1st Generation Band at 7:30 p.m. for a two-hour concert.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dancing shoes. Downtown restaurants will also be open, and the event is family friendly.
East Washington Street will close from US 27/Commerce Street to Regions Bank beginning at 3:15 p.m. for stage setup. Regions Bank customers will still be able to access the drive-thru from the East Washington/University Street side and the main lobby from the north end of Economy Street.
Entertainment District rules must be followed. Updates are available on The City of Summerville Georgia Facebook page.
Residents in Chattooga County will have the opportunity to learn hands-on food preservation skills this summer through a series of workshops hosted by the UGA Extension Office.
The classes, led by Chattooga County Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas, will cover a variety of popular home preservation techniques and recipes, including jams, jellies, canning, and pickling.
Workshops begin June 2 with a session on Jams & Jellies from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Additional classes include:
- Canning Tomatoes & Salsa on July 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Cowboy Candy on August 4 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- Pickled Okra on September 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Each class costs $25, and space is limited to 15 participants per session. Officials say payment is required to secure registration.
All workshops will be held at the Chattooga County Extension Office, located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.
To register or for more information, call 706-857-0744.