New Urgent Care Facility Expected to Bring Jobs and Expanded Care to Summerville

Summerville officials say a new urgent care facility is now in the works, bringing new medical services—and new jobs—into a long-vacant commercial space in the city.

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GNTC Honors 16 Graduates of Basic Law Enforcement Training Class in Calhoun

Friends, family, and community members filled the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Gordon County Campus on Dec. 16 to celebrate 16 graduates from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class.

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Downtown Summerville’s Sugarville Sweets Bakery to Close After 10½ Years

A longtime downtown Summerville favorite is preparing to say goodbye. Sugarville Sweets Bakery, Coffee & Café has announced it will close its doors after 10 and a half years in business, marking the end of an era for many local customers.

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Town of Trion Sets Workshop / Council Meeting for Dec. 18

The Town of Trion will hold a regular Workshop / Council Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The Workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after.

Residents with questions or comments are encouraged to contact Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas or the Town Hall Office, and staff will do their best to provide any requested information.

Summerville Police Issue Warrants After Wallet Theft at Pay-n-Tote

Summerville Police have issued warrants for a suspect after a man reported his wallet stolen at the Pay-n-Tote on Highway 114 earlier this month.

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Chattooga County Man Arrested After Reported Trespass, Alleged False “Hostage” Call

A 70-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County after deputies responded to a reported suspicious person and vehicle call on Highway 114 and later charged him with criminal trespass and false report of a crime, according to an incident arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

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Leadership Chattooga Class of 2025 to Graduate Dec. 16 at Hurley Community Development Center

The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the graduation of the Leadership Chattooga 2025 Adult Class with a catered luncheon on December 16th at the Hurley Community Development Center.

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Redevelopment Effort Targets Job Growth at Former Lyerly Plant Site

A long-idle industrial facility in Lyerly is being transformed with hopes of bringing new jobs and renewed business activity to Chattooga County. A developer from North Carolina has taken over the property and is now working to update the site and position it for a new chapter as a multi-tenant industrial and warehousing location.

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Summerville City Council Meets This Evening at City Hall

Summerville residents will have a chance to hear the latest on city projects and weigh in on local issues as the Summerville City Council meets this evening, Monday, December 8th, at Summerville City Hall. The city will hold a Question and Answer session at 4:30 p.m., followed by the regular called council meeting at 5:00 p.m.  The complete agenda for tonight’s meeting is below.

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Summerville City Council Meeting Set for Monday, December 8th

The City of Summerville will hold a Regular Called City Council meeting tomorrow, Monday, December 8th, at Summerville City Hall. A Question and Answer session is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., followed by the council meeting at 5:00 p.m.

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