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September 11, 2026

Georgia DOT Finalizing Report On Mosteller Creek Bridge

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A clearer timeline for replacing the Mosteller Creek bridge in Lyerly could be available as soon as next week.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

September 14 Deadline Approaching For Chattooga County Property Tax Appeals

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Chattooga County property owners who disagree with their 2026 property assessment have only a few days remaining to file an appeal.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Moving Forward With Groundwater Storage Tank And Water Main Replacement

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The City of Summerville is moving forward with another project aimed at improving the city’s drinking water system, according to records from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Seeking Bids For Natural Gas Line Project On Old Highway 27

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The Town of Trion is seeking bids for work on its natural gas system along Old Highway 27, including construction of a bypass around a problem with an existing gas line.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Eligible For Favorable Match On Up To $1 Million In ARC Funding

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Chattooga County’s economic classification could once again provide local governments and organizations with a significant advantage when seeking federal money for community and economic development projects.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Considers Turning November Election Over To Chattooga County

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The Town of Trion is considering having Chattooga County conduct its November 3 election, rather than handling the election in-house.

Mayor Mickey McGraw told the Trion Town Council the move is primarily about saving money. McGraw said the town had not yet received written cost figures from the county, but early indications were that having Chattooga County run the election would be less expensive than Trion conducting it itself.

The council gave the first reading of an ordinance that would authorize Chattooga County to conduct the November 3 election. A second reading is expected in September before the measure can be finalized.

Town Clerk Missy Duncan clarified that the discussion is not tied to any council or school board races for re-election.

One council member also asked for confirmation that the Trion City School bond question had already been approved for placement on the November ballot. Duncan confirmed that it had.

McGraw said he would also speak with the Trion City School Board about helping with the cost of the election.

The town is now waiting for more detailed cost information from Chattooga County before moving forward with the arrangement.

September 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dade County Sheriff Reviewing Allegations Of Improper Credit Card Use By Commissioner

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The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is reviewing allegations involving the possible improper use of a county credit card by a Dade County commissioner, and Sheriff Ray Cross has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to help determine how the matter should proceed.

According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, Cross has received calls from multiple citizens over the past several days asking his office to investigate allegations that were voiced during the Dade County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 3.

Dade County records confirm the commission held its regular monthly workshop and meeting that evening at the Dade County Administrative Building in Trenton.

The Sheriff’s Office says it has since been provided with documents and receipts obtained by concerned citizens through the Georgia Open Records Act.

Investigators are currently reviewing those records while maintaining communication with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation concerning their findings.

Because of the nature of the complaints, Cross said he has asked the GBI to make a determination regarding how to move forward as the investigation unfolds.

At this point, the Sheriff’s Office has not identified the commissioner involved in the allegations, and no criminal charges have been announced.

The sheriff’s statement also does not detail the purchases or transactions being questioned, the amount of money involved or the specific allegations made during the September 3 meeting.

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office says nothing further will be released at this time.

WZQZ News will continue following the story as additional information becomes available.

September 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Council Approves $5-Per-Hour Pay Increase For Firefighters

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The Trion Town Council has approved a significant pay increase for firefighters, a move aimed at improving compensation and helping retain fire personnel.

During the council’s August 27 meeting, Mayor Mickey McGraw made a motion to increase firefighter pay by $5 per hour. The motion was seconded and received unanimous approval from the council.

Under an ongoing cost-sharing arrangement between the town and Mount Vernon Mills, the company will pay half of the increase, or $2.50 per hour.

The increase represents an effort by town officials to improve compensation for the firefighters who provide emergency response and fire protection services to the Trion community.

The unanimous vote puts the higher hourly pay in place with the cost of the increase shared equally between the Town of Trion and Mount Vernon Mills.

September 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Bids For Summerville Recreation Restroom Renovations To Be Opened Tomorrow

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The City of Summerville will open bids tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, for planned renovations to restroom and changing room facilities at the Summerville Recreation Department.

The project, identified as RFB-2026-137 – Rec Restroom Renovation, calls for renovations to the existing boys’ and girls’ restroom and changing room facilities at the Recreation Department, located at 220 Highway 100 in Summerville.

The city began seeking bids for the project in August. Since then, two addendums have been issued as contractors sought additional information about the work. The first was revised August 26, and the second was issued September 3 with answers to additional questions concerning the project.

The restroom work is one of several improvement projects undertaken recently at the Summerville Recreation Department. The city has also been working on other recreation improvements, including the new splash pad currently under construction at the Highway 100 complex.

Contractors interested in the restroom project have until 2 PM tomorrow to submit sealed bids to Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue.

The bids will be opened publicly at 2 PM Wednesday in the City Hall Council Room, and the contents of each bid received will be available to interested persons. Submitted bids must remain valid for 60 days.

The original bid documents and both subsequent addendums have been made available by the City of Summerville.

Sources: City of Summerville Request for Bid RFB-2026-137; AM 1180/WZQZ, City Of Summerville Seeking Bids For Recreation Center Restroom Renovation, August 21, 2026; AM 1180/WZQZ, City Nearing Bid Opening For Summerville Recreation Restroom Renovations, September 5, 2026.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Backs UGA PROPEL Rural Economic Development Program

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The City of Summerville has formally expressed its support for the PROPEL Program, a University of Georgia initiative designed to help rural communities develop strategies for long-term economic growth and stability.