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January 19, 2026

Chattooga County Environmental Health Releases Early January Inspection Scores

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of January 2026, showing perfect scores for two tourist accommodation facilities in the county.

Express Inn & Suites, located at 14364 Highway 27 in Trion, earned a score of 100 on its most recent inspection conducted January 14, 2026.

James H. Floyd State Park, located at 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road in Summerville, also received a score of 100 on its latest inspection conducted January 7, 2026.

Should you ever have any complaint about any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, you can contact Chattooga County Environmental Health at (706) 857-3377.

January 5, 2026

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Georgia “PFAS Receiver Shield” Bill Could Reshape Lawsuits Tied to Water Contamination

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A proposed bill at the Georgia Capitol, House Bill 211, could change how PFAS-related lawsuits move forward in the state, and opponents say it may limit legal options for communities dealing with contaminated drinking water, including Summerville water customers impacted by PFAS.

January 2, 2026

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Health Inspection Scores – Last Half of December, 2025

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Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of December, 2025:

December 22, 2025

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Deadline Nears for Water Benefit Appointments Linked to PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit

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Residents who selected the settlement water benefit connected to the Summerville drinking water lawsuit are being reminded that a critical deadline is approaching. Claimants must call Fontis Water at (678) 494-1981 to schedule a delivery appointment by January 31, 2026. Officials say anyone who fails to schedule by that date will forfeit the water benefit.

December 1, 2025

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Health Inspection Scores: Last Half of November, 2025

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Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of November, 2025: