Floyd County leaders have approved a contract to begin stabilizing the Historic Floyd County Courthouse after the March 23 fire, marking a major step toward eventually reopening parts of downtown Rome, including Fifth Avenue.
Georgia lawmakers have passed a controversial bill that could allow property owners to take legal action against local governments over homeless encampments and immigration enforcement policies.
Officials in Rome say there is still significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the historic Floyd County Courthouse following a massive fire that tore through the landmark.
The City of Summerville has announced that City Hall and all administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.
Officials say emergency services, including police and fire departments, will remain fully operational. Residents are reminded to call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Public Works and Summerville Utilities will be on call for emergency situations, with assistance also coordinated through 911 if needed.
Utility payments can still be made during the closure through the city’s online payment portal or by using the secure drop box located at City Hall.
Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 6, at 8:00 a.m.
City leaders wish residents a safe and pleasant holiday weekend.
A meeting was held Monday evening in Rome to discuss PFAS contamination in water systems across Northwest Georgia. The Ben Finley Law Firm hosted the public forum at The Forum in Rome, with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich in attendance.
The Floyd County Tax Commissioner’s Office has resumed full operations as of Monday, March 30, following last week’s fire at the historic courthouse.
All Chattooga County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.
County officials also say Chattooga County Transit will be closed, meaning no buses will be operating that day.
However, the Transfer Station and remote dump sites will remain open.
Normal county operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.
In a statement, county officials thanked the public for their understanding and wished residents a meaningful and peaceful holiday.
Sharon Evans has been appointed to serve as the new Walker County Tax Commissioner, following the retirement of longtime commissioner Carolyn Walker, who stepped down last week after more than 25 years of service to focus on her health.
The Town of Trion has announced that the Business Office, Maintenance Department, and Gas Department will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday Easter holiday.
Officials also say that garbage normally collected on Friday will instead be picked up on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
In addition, the Trion Recreation Center will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, and Saturday, April 4, 2026.
For emergency calls involving gas service or the Trion Police Department, residents are asked to call 911, and emergency dispatchers will contact the proper personnel.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding local property owners that mobile home taxes are due April 1st.
However, the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed WEDNESDAY for the installation of a new server. Due to that closure, late fees will be waived until Thursday, April 2nd.
Hampton also reminds residents that homestead exemptions should be filed by April 1st in the Property Assessor’s Office, which is located in the Chattooga County Courthouse Annex across the hall from the tax office.
Unlike the tax office, the Property Assessor’s Office will be open on Wednesday.
Officials note that the Property Assessor’s Office does not accept payments or renew vehicle tags.
Residents with mobile home tax business are encouraged to plan accordingly.