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October 16, 2026

Walker County Commissioners Schedule Special Meeting To Discuss Forensic Audit

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to hear a presentation concerning a forensic audit of county government.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council To Consider Emergency Gas Repairs, Grant Funding And Equipment Purchases Monday

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday, October 12, at 5 PM, with emergency natural gas infrastructure repairs, federal grant funding and city equipment purchases among the items on the agenda.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Approves Land Swap For New Fire Rescue Headquarters In Rock Spring

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Walker County is moving forward with plans for a new Fire Rescue headquarters and replacement for Fire Station 1 in Rock Spring.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Data Center Committee Reviews Proposed Development Standards

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Walker County officials are continuing work on proposed regulations governing future data center development, with a county study committee now reviewing a draft ordinance section by section.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Approves Nearly $100,000 Recreation Center Restroom Renovation

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The Summerville City Council has approved a contract for renovations to the restroom and changing room facilities at the Summerville Recreation Department, moving forward with a project WZQZ News has been following since August.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town Of Trion Seeking Wastewater Operator Or Trainee

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The Town of Trion is accepting applications for a wastewater operator trainee or a state-licensed wastewater operator to work the night shift at the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

According to a public notice from the town, wages for the position will be based on the applicant’s experience and level of state certification.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must also be able to pass a drug screening.

The opening provides an opportunity for someone interested in entering the wastewater treatment field as a trainee, as well as experienced applicants who already hold a state wastewater operator license.

Employment applications are available at Trion Town Hall or at the Town of Trion Wastewater Treatment Plant on Highway 27 in Trion.

The Town of Trion is an equal opportunity employer.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

$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 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State Board Of Equalization Training Coming To Summerville In November

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The Georgia Department of Revenue will bring a week-long training program for county Boards of Equalization to Summerville next month.

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.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Transit System Seeking Federal Funding For Rural Transportation

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Chattooga County residents have until Friday, October 9, to submit comments or request a public hearing concerning the county’s application for federal funding for its rural public transportation program.