School is out for the summer, and churches across the area are holding, or preparing to hold, Vacation Bible School programs for local children. Vacation Bible School, commonly known as VBS, has been a summer tradition for generations. The movement began in the late 19th century as a way to provide wholesome, biblically focused summer activities for neighborhood children.
All are residents are invited to enjoy a free hot meal today during the Grateful Saturday Blessings event at Summerville First Baptist Church.
The meal will be served from 11 AM until 1 PM at the church located at 125 Georgia Avenue in Summerville.
Today’s menu includes spaghetti, corn and garlic bread, along with desserts.
The meal is available to anyone in the community.
Organizers say Grateful Saturday Blessings will pause for the summer and resume in August 2026.
The National Day of Prayer in Chattooga County will be observed on Thursday, May 7, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Pastor Gary Howell of United Christian Fellowship says the gathering will be held at the Open Air Pavilion in downtown Summerville. In the event of rain, the observance will be moved to the Chattooga County Ag Center.
The National Day of Prayer is held each year on the first Thursday in May, inviting communities across the country to gather in prayer for the nation, its leaders, families, schools, churches, and local communities.
The public is invited to attend.
Residents from across Northwest Georgia are invited to attend a free suicide prevention training this weekend at New & Living Way Church in Rome.
Recent national studies show that denominational Christianity in the United States continues to decline, with fewer Americans identifying with long-established church bodies. While Christianity remains the majority faith tradition, surveys indicate that the number of adults affiliating with a specific denomination has steadily dropped over the past decade.
