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December 13, 2025

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.