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September 1, 2026

Four Perfect Scores Highlight Latest Chattooga County Health Inspections

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Four local food-service establishments earned perfect scores of 100 during the latest round of inspections by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department, while a Summerville restaurant received a passing score of 82.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Some Walker County Residents Can Get 60% Reimbursement For Septic Repairs

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Some Walker County homeowners with failing septic systems may qualify to have 60% of the cost of repairs reimbursed through a new round of grant funding.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Restaurants Post Strong Health Inspection Scores In Early August

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Several food service establishments in Chattooga County received high marks during health inspections conducted during the first half of August by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

LaFayette Identifies Source Of Elevated E. Coli Levels At Queen City Lake

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The City of LaFayette says it has identified the source of elevated E. coli levels that have kept the swimming area at Queen City Lake closed in recent weeks.

August 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Businesses Earn High Health Inspection Scores in Late July

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest health inspection scores for the second half of July, with local restaurants, lodging facilities and recreational sites earning strong marks.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

West Nile Virus concerns have public health officials reminding about mosquito-bite prevention

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Public health officials are urging Northwest Georgia residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the 2026 West Nile virus season gets underway earlier and more aggressively than it has in more than two decades.

July 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Inspection Scores Released For Late June

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released food service inspection scores for the last half of June 2026, with several local establishments receiving perfect scores.

Perfect scores of 100 were reported for Dirt Pour Coffee & Smoothie Bar, Menlo Restaurant, Jim’s Restaurant, Hwy 27 Nutrition, Rosita’s and Amaze and Graze.

Other recent scores included McDonald’s in Summerville with a 91, Hays CI in Trion with a 91, El Pueblito Mexican Grill with an 87 and Hays Staff Dining with an 82.

The inspections were conducted between June 16 and June 30.

Anyone with concerns about a food service establishment or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County may file a complaint by calling the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Health Inspections for the First Half of June: Two Chattooga County Facilities Receive Perfect Health Inspection Scores

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Two facilities in Chattooga County received perfect scores during health inspections conducted during the first half of June.

According to the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department, Dunya Camp, located at 684 Garvin Road in Summerville, received a score of 100 on its tourist accommodation inspection conducted June 12, 2026.

Camp Juliette Low, located at 321 Camp Juliette Low Road at Cloudland, also received a score of 100 on its food service inspection conducted June 2, 2026.

Anyone with a complaint involving a food service establishment or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County may contact the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Inspections: Restaurants, Pool Receive High Scores In Late May

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest inspection scores for food service establishments and public swimming facilities for the second half of May 2026.

May 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Health Inspection Scores – First Half of May 2026

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest food service inspection scores for the first half of May 2026.

All listed locations received scores in the 90s or above, with three locations receiving perfect scores of 100.

Pudding Pops’ base of operation and mobile unit, both located at 190 Alred Street in Summerville, each received a perfect score of 100 during inspections on May 12.

Lyerly School also received a perfect score of 100 during its May 1 inspection.

Other scores included Waffle House in Summerville with a 96 on May 8, and Zaxby’s in Summerville with a 99 on May 7.

For more information, or for any complaints about any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, residents may contact the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.