Families in Chattooga County are encouraged to apply now as Chattooga Early Head Start begins accepting applications for the upcoming school year.
The City of Summerville is accepting applications for several open positions in city government.
Current openings include Customer Service Representative, Gas Maintenance Worker, Building Inspector, Police Officer, and Water Sewer Maintenance Worker. The positions include roles in administration, public safety, and city utilities.
City officials say they are looking for dedicated, hard-working applicants interested in a stable career serving the local community.
The jobs are listed as open until filled and offer competitive pay, benefits, retirement options, paid time off, and a team-oriented work environment.
Anyone interested in can contact the City of Summerville for more information about the current openings and application process, or visit www.summervillega.org
Looking for a loyal companion with a gentle personality? Meet Thunder, this week’s featured pet from the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
Thunder is a male dog who is described as loving, calm, and very laid back. Shelter staff say he gets along well with other dogs and would make a wonderful addition to a family looking for a friendly, easygoing pet.
Thunder is available for adoption now through the Chattooga County Animal Shelter, located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville.
The adoption fee is just $25.
For more information about Thunder or other pets available for adoption, call the shelter at 706-857-0679.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 2, 2026:
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is now accepting applications for a part-time Shelter Assistant position.
According to the shelter, the position is ideal for someone who loves animals and is not afraid of hard work. Duties include cleaning kennels and shelter areas, feeding and caring for cats and dogs, laundry and general shelter upkeep, and helping maintain a clean and safe environment for the animals.
Applicants must be comfortable working with both cats and dogs, dependable, willing to perform physical cleaning duties, possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and be able to pass a drug test.
Hours and pay will be discussed during the interview process.
Those interested in applying have two options. Applications may be completed in person at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter during application hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Applicants may also apply in person at the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Officials say the position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals while helping care for pets awaiting adoption and placement.
Children ages 6 to 12 will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn valuable nature skills this summer during Junior Ranger Camp at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park.
The Town of Trion has scheduled a Special Called Meeting for Tuesday, June 2, to discuss matters related to the town’s Industrial Park.
According to a notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the meeting will be held in the Town Hall Conference Room and will begin at 6 p.m. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Industrial Park.
Mayor McGraw stated that anyone with questions or comments may contact him or the Town Hall office for additional information.
The meeting is open to the public.
Georgia’s oldest living World War II veteran is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week.
A Summerville man has reported that dozens of tires were illegally dumped on a vacant property belonging to his late father.
According to a report filed by the Summerville Police Department, Jeff McCary told officers he received a letter from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources regarding an excessive number of tires located on property at 585 Maple Drive in Summerville. After receiving the notice, McCary visited the property and discovered what he described as abandoned tires that had been dumped on the site.
McCary told police he had no prior knowledge of the tires and did not authorize anyone to leave them on the property. He also advised officers that he has no knowledge of his late father authorizing anyone to dump tires there. According to the report, the property has been vacant for approximately five years.
The incident was classified by the Summerville Police Department as abandoned property. No suspects were identified in the report, and the case remains under investigation.
School is out for the summer, and churches across the area are holding, or preparing to hold, Vacation Bible School programs for local children. Vacation Bible School, commonly known as VBS, has been a summer tradition for generations. The movement began in the late 19th century as a way to provide wholesome, biblically focused summer activities for neighborhood children.