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November 4, 2026

Trion Approves Gas Line Repair Agreement With City Of Summerville

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The Town of Trion is moving forward with repairs to a natural gas line that serves customers in the Summerville area, including a section of the line near Butler Dairy Road.

During its monthly meeting, the Trion Town Council approved an agreement with the City of Summerville and LaFayette concerning a gas transmission line that runs from Floyd County into Chattooga County.

The three municipalities plan to update the Butler Dairy Road gas main, which carries natural gas to the communities through the transmission line.

One of the areas needing attention is near the intersection of Butler Dairy Road and Highway 100, where two gas lines come together.

The first phase of the repair project, identified as Point A, has been authorized at a cost of up to $52,600.

Summerville City Manager Jason Winters said the work is necessary to maintain critical infrastructure and protect public safety.

The final cost could range from approximately $34,600 to $52,600, depending on the work required, including whether a valve must be replaced.

The three communities hope to complete the repairs before winter, when demand for natural gas typically increases.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

South Carolina In Chattooga County? The History Behind An Unusual Local Name

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Motorists traveling Georgia Highway 100 between Summerville and the Floyd County line pass a place whose unusual name reaches deep into Chattooga County’s earliest history.

South Carolina Campground sits near the southern end of Taylor’s Ridge in the High Point area. To someone unfamiliar with the community, the name might seem out of place. After all, the South Carolina state line is many miles away.

But the name is a reminder of the families who settled this portion of Chattooga County during the 1800s — and of a time when a rural campground could serve not only as a place of worship, but as a school, meeting place, cemetery and center of community life.

Records indicate the history of South Carolina Campground stretches back to the 1840s, only a few years after Chattooga County itself was created in 1838.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Construction Underway on New $400,000 Splash Pad in Summerville

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Construction is officially underway on a new splash pad at the Summerville Recreation Department on Highway 100, bringing the city closer to adding another summertime recreation option for local families.

May 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested For DUI Following Traffic Stop In Chattooga County

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested on DUI charges following a late-night traffic stop on April 29, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

December 9, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Decomposed Body Discovered in Chattooga County Residence

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and investigators were dispatched to a residence south of Holland off Highway 100 before noon on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a deceased body was discovered inside the home.

Sheriff’s officials say that upon arrival, investigators located a body in the latter stages of decomposition. Investigators then secured a search warrant for the residence and property. The GBI was requested to assist, including a crime scene technician and agent, and Coroner McElhaney also responded to the scene.

Preliminary findings suggest the individual had been deceased for an extended period of time, possibly more than one year. The investigation remains in the early stages, and attempts to locate and notify next of kin are underway.

Authorities report there were no signs of forced entry, and it appears the resident lived alone. Sheriff Mark A. Schrader said at this time investigators do not believe there is a safety concern for area residents. The body will be sent to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office for examination, and more information is expected to be released later.