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February 26, 2026

Summerville Council to Consider Joint Comprehensive Plan at Special Called Meeting

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The City of Summerville will hold a Special Called Meeting this evening (Thursday, February 26, 2026) at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, according to the official agenda.

During the meeting, council members are scheduled to consider authorizing Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a resolution adopting the Chattooga County Joint Comprehensive Plan. The item is listed under new business and will include discussion followed by possible action.

Residents are encouraged to attend and share their input during the public comments portion of the meeting.

February 26, 2026

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Chattooga County to Begin Early Processing of Absentee Ballots March 9

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Chattooga County Elections officials will begin the early processing of Absentee by Mail ballots on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Registrar’s Office, 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. The process is open to the public.

Early processing does not mean votes are being counted early. Instead, election workers carefully remove absentee ballots from their outer envelopes and prepare them for scanning. During this step, ballots are scanned into the system, but they are not tabulated or totaled.

Officials emphasize that actual vote tabulation will not occur until after the polls close on Election Day, in accordance with Georgia election law. The early processing step helps ensure results can be reported more efficiently once voting officially ends.

Residents who wish to observe the process may attend at the Registrar’s Office.

February 25, 2026

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Trion to Hold Workshop and Council Meeting Feb. 26 at Town Hall

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The Town of Trion will hold a regular Workshop and Council Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The Workshop is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., with the Regular Meeting to follow shortly afterward. Mayor Mickey D. McGraw said residents with questions or comments may contact the Town Hall Office for additional information.

February 20, 2026

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Special Election Saturday Early Voting Happening This Weekend

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Early voting is underway in the special elections to fill the 53rd Senate District seat in the Georgia General Assembly and the race for the 14th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress.

February 20, 2026

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City of Summerville Seeks Bids for New Caterpillar 420 Backhoe Loader

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The City of Summerville has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for the purchase of a new Caterpillar Model 420 Backhoe Loader.

February 16, 2026

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Summerville Sanitation Rate Increase Sparks Pushback From Councilwoman Simone Adams

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A major sanitation rate increase approved by Summerville City Council is drawing criticism from Councilwoman Simone Adams, who says she voted against the change because the jump is too steep for residents to absorb at one time.

February 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City of Summerville Seeks Bids for Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion

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The City of Summerville is inviting sealed bids for the construction and installation of an outdoor basketball court pavilion, a project aimed at enhancing local recreational facilities in the community. Bids will be received at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, GA 30747 until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. After that time, all bids will be opened publicly in the City Hall Council Room for review.

Interested contractors must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFB-2026-120-Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion.” All bids must remain valid for 60 business days and will be reviewed by designated city officials before a contract is awarded. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered for the project.

February 9, 2026

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Summerville City Council to Address Budget, Fireworks, and Public Safety at Monday Meeting

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The Summerville City Council is set to meet for a regular called session on Monday, February 9, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, located at 220 Highway 100.

February 8, 2026

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Summerville City Council Meeting Monday Evening

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The Summerville City Council will hold its regular called meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., but this month’s session will not be held at Summerville City Hall where meetings are normally conducted. Instead, the meeting will take place at the Summerville Recreation Center on Highway 100.

February 8, 2026

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Becky Duke Honored for 50 Years of Service to Chattooga County

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Becky Duke was honored this past week for an extraordinary milestone — 50 years of service to Chattooga County.