A special community event is coming to Summerville on Sunday, March 8, as Make-A-Wish Georgia grants a heartfelt wish for 13-year-old Jude.
Local Scouts are asking the community to lend a hand today as they take part in Scouting for Food, an annual nationwide service project of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) aimed at helping fight hunger and stock food pantries for families in need.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are encouraged to take part in a community-wide effort to help local families this weekend as area Scouts prepare for a special drive-thru food drive happening Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event is part of Scouting America’s annual “Scouting for Food” campaign and will directly benefit the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County, which serves families facing food insecurity throughout the area.
Chattooga Family Connection will hold its next collaborative meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, with local partners gathering at 11 a.m. at the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County. A light refreshment spread will be provided.
Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Fighting Hunger ~ Feeding Hope 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Summerville. The event benefits the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County, supporting local families through food assistance and other resources.
Chattooga Family Connection’s 9th Annual Home for the Holidays Food Distribution was held Thursday, and organizers say this year’s event was one of the most successful yet, serving more than 300 local families.