Local animal advocate Kristy Kirby Colbert addressed the Summerville City Council, Mayor, and City Manager Monday night, urging city leaders to consider alternatives to trapping beavers that have been obstructing water flow in Town Creek.
The Summerville City Council met Monday evening at Summerville City Hall, marking a major night of recognitions, official action, and public input.
A special election has been called to fill the vacancy in U.S. House District 14, and Chattooga County election officials are encouraging residents to make sure their voter information is current as the contest approaches.
The Summerville City Council meets this evening, Monday, January 12th, at 5 o’clock at City Hall, and the agenda includes several big items for the city.
The Summerville City Council will meet Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5 p.m., with the swearing-in of city officials, recognition of a local youth sports team, and several key city business matters on the agenda.
A protest is planned TODAY (Sunday, January 11) at 2 p.m. at Dowdy Park in Summerville, organized in response to Mayor Rickey Hughes’ recent comments about removing beavers from local waterways.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was brought in last year after concerns were raised about county financial accounts, and that investigation has now resulted in an arrest tied to the Zentell Communications project.
The City of Summerville is now accepting sealed bids for its 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show, scheduled for July 2, 2026.
According to the Request for Bid, proposals will be received at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue, until 2:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Bids must remain valid for 30 business days and must comply with all conditions outlined in the bid document.
City officials say bids will be opened publicly during the City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. on January 23 in the City Hall Council Room. While bids will be opened that day, no award will be made until designated city officials have had time to fully review each submission.
All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFB-2026-119-Firework Show” on the outside. Any bids received after the deadline will not be accepted, and the City of Summerville notes it is not responsible for late deliveries caused by mail service or other carriers.
The City of Summerville is inviting the public to a reception recognizing Mayor Harry Harvey for his years of dedicated service to the community.
The reception will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Summerville City Hall. City officials say the event is an opportunity for residents to stop by, offer congratulations, and celebrate Mayor Harvey’s leadership and contributions to Summerville.
The public is invited to attend.
Chattooga County will see new leadership in municipal government in the new year, with new mayors set to take office in 2026 in both Trion and Summerville following the November municipal elections.