Summerville Parks and Recreation has extended sign-ups through this Friday, June 12, to fill several remaining youth age group spots.
Openings remain for 6U, 8U and 11U participants. The department says it can still accept 10 more players in the 6U division, 5 more in 8U and 5 more in 11U.
Registration is available online at www.summervillerec.org.
Members of the Rome Shrine Club attended Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting after an incident during Saturday’s First Friday concert in Downtown Rome, where a Shriner was asked by police to stop collecting donations.
Parents still have time to sign up their children for Trion Recreation Department Summer Baseball, but the registration deadline is today, Monday, June 8.
The summer league will offer three age divisions, including 6U Coach Pitch, 8U Coach Pitch, and 11U Machine Pitch. The season is scheduled to run from July 10 through August 14.
The registration fee is $30 per player, and player age eligibility is based on the child’s age as of September 1.
Families interested in participating are encouraged to register at Trion Recreation before today’s deadline. Officials remind parents that registrations must be completed by the end of the day to guarantee participation in this year’s summer program.
The summer baseball program provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop their skills, learn teamwork, and enjoy organized competition during the summer months.
For additional information or to register before today’s deadline, contact or visit the Trion Recreation Department 90 Dalton Street in Trion.
Pack 38 Cub Scouts kicked off the summer with an “Adventure Around the World” experience at Camp Sidney Dew during the annual 2026 Adventure Camp, hosted by the Northwest Georgia Council of Scouting America.
Nearly one out of every five residents in Chattooga County lives below the federal poverty line, giving the county one of the highest poverty rates in Northwest Georgia, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and regional economic reports.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is looking to add a full-time Animal Care and Field Services Technician to its staff and is currently accepting applications.
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:
