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October 7, 2026

$10 Million In Housing Grants Available; Chattooga County Among Communities That Could Seek Funding

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A new round of state-administered housing grants could provide an opportunity for communities such as Chattooga County to obtain funding for home repairs and the development of affordable housing.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Appalachian Regional Commission Funding

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Local governments and eligible organizations in Chattooga County have only a few days remaining to submit pre-applications for the next round of Appalachian Regional Commission funding.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

$2 Million In CDBG Grants Awarded For Chattooga County Water And Summerville Sewer Projects

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Two major infrastructure projects in Chattooga County are receiving a combined $2 million in Community Development Block Grant funding, with money going toward water line upgrades in the Welcome Hill area and continued sewer improvements in Summerville.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Bid Deadline Approaching For First Phase Of Tooga Theatre Renovation

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Chattooga County is preparing to take another step toward renovation of the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville, with contractors facing a deadline later this week to submit bids for the first phase of the project.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Groundbreaking Set For New Chattooga Ridge Apartment Development Near Trion

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A new housing development near Trion will officially move into the construction phase this week, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 11 AM for Chattooga Ridge, a new apartment community planned for families.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Receives Historic Preservation Grant For Third Survey Phase

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Walker County is one of six Georgia communities selected to receive federal funding for historic preservation work across the state.