As families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia fire up their grills for Independence Day celebrations, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is reminding everyone that food safety should be just as important as the menu.
Health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of a foodborne parasite that has sickened at least 145 people across the United States, including cases in Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Public Health is reminding Georgians and visitors to stay safe and healthy while celebrating the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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.
The latest health inspection report for Chattooga County covering April 15 through April 30 shows a strong run of perfect scores across local schools and restaurants.
The following establishments all received a 100 health inspection score during the reporting period:
- Menlo Elementary School – inspected April 29
- Leroy Massey Elementary – inspected April 28
- Summerville Middle School – inspected April 28
- Trion School – inspected April 27
- Chattooga Head Start / Early Head Start – inspected April 22
- Chattooga High School – inspected April 16
- Domino’s Pizza in Summerville – inspected April 15
Health officials say these scores reflect proper food handling, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
Residents are reminded that if they ever have concerns or complaints about a food service establishment or tourist accommodation in Chattooga County, they can contact the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at (706) 857-3377.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of April, 2026:
The latest health inspection scores released by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department show perfect scores for two Summerville restaurants.
Burger King, located at 11245 Highway 27 in Summerville, received a score of 100 on a routine inspection conducted March 30, 2026. The inspection was completed by Rashelle Eubanks.
Taco Bell, located at 11317 Highway 27 in Summerville, also earned a perfect score of 100. That routine inspection took place on March 17, 2026, and was also conducted by Rashelle Eubanks.
The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department reminds residents that complaints involving any food service establishment or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County may be reported by calling 706-857-3377.
The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of February 2026, showing a range of scores for local food service establishments in Summerville and Trion.
Two Subway locations in Chattooga County received perfect scores in the latest round of health inspections released by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of January 2026.
SUBWAY 13814 at 9880 Commerce Street earned a score of 100 on its January 29, 2026 inspection.
SUBWAY 33504 at 13427 Highway 27 also received a 100 on its January 22, 2026 inspection. Both locations are permitted as food service establishments in Chattooga County.
Should you ever have a complaint about any food service or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County, you may register that complaint by calling the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.
The two Subway locations were the only health inspections reported for the last half of January.
State Senator Jason T. Dickerson of Canton has introduced Senate Bill 415, legislation aimed at banning the production, distribution, and sale of lab-grown meat in Georgia. Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured or cell-based meat, is produced by harvesting animal cells and growing them in a controlled environment rather than raising livestock.