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July 19, 2026

Trion GICH Committee to Meet Monday

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The Town of Trion’s Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 20, at 5 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The GICH Committee works with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the University of Georgia to develop long-term strategies for addressing local housing needs and strengthening the community.

In Trion, the committee focuses on issues such as rehabilitating older homes, encouraging neighborhood revitalization, reducing blight, improving code enforcement and planning for future housing opportunities that support economic growth and community stability.

Mayor Mickey D. McGraw said anyone with questions or comments is encouraged to contact him or the Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

December 13, 2025

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Summerville Named Georgia “Rural Zone” Starting January 1, 2026

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Downtown Summerville is set to become one of Georgia’s newest “Rural Zones” on January 1, 2026, a designation aimed at boosting private investment, job creation, and building revitalization in small-town business districts. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced that Summerville is one of several cities selected for the new round of Rural Zones across the state.

December 4, 2025

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Hurley Family, Southeast First National Bank Support Summerville Flood Mitigation; Officials Discuss State Funding Programs

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A new round of community investment is headed to Chattooga County as the Hurley family and Southeast First National Bank highlight major contributions aimed at supporting projects in Summerville and Trion.