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October 1, 2026

Sum Nelly Still On For Saturday; Summerville Adds November Harvest Festival For Vendors

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The 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival will still go on as planned this Saturday, but the City of Summerville is now offering vendors an additional fall festival opportunity in November.

Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson announced Thursday that the city is organizing a new Summerville Harvest Festival for Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park.

Wilson said vendors who are already registered for this weekend’s Sum Nelly Festival will be able to participate in the November event free of charge.

That means vendors who have already paid for a Sum Nelly space can set up for both events — this Saturday’s Sum Nelly Festival and the November 7 Summerville Harvest Festival — without paying another vendor registration fee for the November event.

Registration for the Summerville Harvest Festival will open Monday, October 5, at www.summervillerec.org.

Meanwhile, the city says Sum Nelly will still be held this Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM until 3 PM on East Washington Street in downtown Summerville.

The festival was moved from Dowdy Park and its hours shortened because of weather concerns.

Wilson also said the Sum Nelly vendor map will be released Thursday.

The announcement comes as some Sum Nelly vendors have been circulating a petition asking that this weekend’s festival be postponed because of concerns about rain, possible flooding, attendance and the financial investment vendors have already made in the event.

For now, the city is keeping Sum Nelly on Saturday’s schedule while also giving registered vendors a second opportunity to participate in a fall festival at Dowdy Park next month.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sum Nelly Vendors Start Petition Asking For Festival To Be Postponed

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Some vendors scheduled to participate in this weekend’s 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival have started an online petition asking Summerville Parks and Recreation to postpone the event because of concerns about anticipated rain and the possibility of flooding.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – October 1, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 1, 2026:

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Deputy Finds Suspected Methamphetamine In Camper

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A Summerville-area man was arrested Sunday after a Chattooga County deputy said he found a syringe containing suspected liquid methamphetamine inside a camper.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Driver’s Education Classes Coming To Chattooga County With $400 Scholarships Available

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College will offer a Driver’s Education course in Chattooga County October 6 through October 9, giving local students an opportunity to complete the training required under Georgia’s Joshua’s Law.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Graduation Rate Climbs To 90.2%

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Chattooga County Schools has reached a 90.2% graduation rate for the Class of 2026, putting the local school system above Georgia’s statewide average.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Posts 100% Graduation Rate

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Trion City Schools is one of only four public school systems in Georgia to post a 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2026.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop Leads To Psilocybin Mushroom Arrest In Chattooga County

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A traffic stop on Highway 27 led to the arrest of a 41-year-old man after a Chattooga County deputy reported finding suspected psychedelic mushrooms in his vehicle.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GDOT Programs Replacement Of Mosteller Creek Bridge For 2031

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The Mosteller Creek Bridge on Oak Hill Road west of Lyerly is back open with restrictions, but new information from the Georgia Department of Transportation shows a permanent replacement is currently programmed several years down the road.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sum Nelly Festival Moving To East Washington Street, Hours Shortened Due To Weather Concerns

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The 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival is still on for Saturday, October 3, but organizers are making several significant changes because of anticipated weather conditions.