Spending at the Chattooga County Jail has surpassed $1 million, a costly milestone now drawing closer attention from county leaders and taxpayers. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader reported the figure as officials continue to monitor rising detention costs and their impact on the county budget.
Chattooga County officials say the county’s Remote Dump sites and the Transfer Station will be closed for the holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The facilities are scheduled to reopen Friday and Saturday during normal operating hours.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for household waste and disposal needs around the closure.
Chattooga County residents are being reminded that all county offices will be closed Wednesday through Friday this week in observance of the Christmas holidays. The closure includes the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office, the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office, and the Chattooga County Probate Judge’s Office, along with other county departments and offices.
The Town of Trion will hold a regular Workshop / Council Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Town Hall Conference Room.
The Workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after.
Residents with questions or comments are encouraged to contact Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas or the Town Hall Office, and staff will do their best to provide any requested information.
The City of Summerville will hold a special called meeting this evening (Monday, Dec. 15, 2025) at 5:30 p.m. at Summerville City Hall to consider several agenda items, including a year-end budget ordinance, recreation upgrades, and property matters tied to a local family donation.
The City of Summerville will hold a special called meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to consider several key items, including a year-end budget ordinance, recreation improvements, and property matters involving a local family donation.
Georgia’s net tax collections in November totaled nearly $2.4 billion, an increase of $22.4 million (0.9%) compared to the same month in FY 2025, when the state collected about $2.38 billion. For the fiscal year to date, Georgia’s net tax revenues reached nearly $13.28 billion, up $262.7 million (2.0%) from roughly $13.02 billion collected through November 2024.
Summerville residents will have a chance to hear the latest on city projects and weigh in on local issues as the Summerville City Council meets this evening, Monday, December 8th, at Summerville City Hall. The city will hold a Question and Answer session at 4:30 p.m., followed by the regular called council meeting at 5:00 p.m. The complete agenda for tonight’s meeting is below.
The City of Summerville will hold a Regular Called City Council meeting tomorrow, Monday, December 8th, at Summerville City Hall. A Question and Answer session is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., followed by the council meeting at 5:00 p.m.
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.
