The City of Summerville officially ends collection of fire service fees today, Saturday, October 31, following a recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling concerning the legality of certain fire protection charges.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county’s 2025 financial audit has been completed and approved by the Georgia Department of Revenue, marking another step in the county’s efforts to address financial reporting and accounting concerns.
The City of Summerville has announced that it will stop collecting fire service fees effective Saturday, October 31, following a recent Georgia Supreme Court decision concerning the legality of certain fire service charges imposed by local governments.
The Menlo City Council has approved a new ordinance prohibiting camping and certain other activities on public property within the city limits.
The Town of Trion will hold its regular workshop and Town Council meeting Thursday evening, October 22, at Trion Town Hall.
According to an official meeting notice issued by Mayor Mickey McGraw, the workshop will begin at 6 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room, with the regular Town Council meeting immediately following.
The meeting provides an opportunity for town leaders to discuss municipal business and address matters affecting the community.
The notice, dated October 16, was distributed to Town Council members and local news media by the mayor’s office.
Residents who have questions or comments about the upcoming meeting can contact Mayor McGraw or the Trion Town Hall office at 706-734-2332 to request additional information.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting today, Tuesday, October 20, to hear a presentation concerning a forensic audit of county government finances.
Residents who travel Oak Hill Alpine Road near Lyerly could face several more years of restrictions on the Mosteller Creek Bridge as Chattooga County works toward securing funding for a replacement.
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.
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.
Walker County is moving forward with plans for a new Fire Rescue headquarters and replacement for Fire Station 1 in Rock Spring.