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November 9, 2026

Commissioner Allen Negotiating To Lower Costs Before Awarding Tooga Theatre Renovation Bid

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says negotiations are underway with one of the low bidders for the Tooga Theatre renovation project as he works to reduce construction costs before awarding a contract.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Commissioner Allen Expects Friday Update On Tooga Theatre Renovation Bids

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says he expects to release additional information late this afternoon concerning the four construction bids submitted for the next stage of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Historical Society To Meet Sunday At Historic Finley-Sanford Home

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The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its November meeting this Sunday, November 8, offering an opportunity for residents to learn more about local history while visiting one of the county’s historic homes.

November 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Reviewing Four Tooga Theater Restoration Bids As Costs Exceed Available Funding

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is reviewing four construction bids for the restoration of the historic Tooga Theater in downtown Summerville, with all four proposals exceeding the amount currently available for the project.

November 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Historical Society Unveils 2026 Christmas Ornament Featuring Historic Trion Railroad Bridge

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The Chattooga County Historical Society has unveiled its 2026 collectible Christmas ornament, featuring one of the county’s oldest surviving landmarks — the historic Trion Railroad Bridge.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College To Open Historic House O’ Dreams For Public Tours November 7

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Visitors will have a rare opportunity to explore one of Northwest Georgia’s most historic mountain retreats when Berry College opens the House o’ Dreams to the public on Saturday, November 7.

October 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tooga Theatre Restoration Moves Forward As County Prepares To Open Construction Bids Tuesday

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The restoration of the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville is approaching another important milestone, with Chattooga County scheduled to open construction bids tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27.

October 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Historical Society To Hold Fall Meeting At Historic Lyerly Home

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The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its annual fall meeting next month at one of the county’s historic homes, offering visitors an opportunity to explore local history and learn about the preservation of a landmark property.

October 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline For Tooga Theatre Renovation Bids Is Today

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Contractors interested in participating in the first phase of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville have until 5 PM today, Friday, October 23, to submit their bids to Chattooga County.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Round Of Bidding Underway For Tooga Theatre Renovation

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Chattooga County is moving forward with a new round of bidding for the first phase of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville, with contractors invited to a pre-bid meeting Thursday morning.