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November 10, 2026

Planned Water Outage Today To Affect Several Streets In Lyerly

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The Town of Lyerly is notifying water customers in several areas of a planned water outage today, Tuesday, November 10, as crews work to repair a fire hydrant.

According to a notice issued by the town, water service will be interrupted beginning at approximately 9 AM and is expected to remain off for most of the day.

The outage will affect water customers on Cemetery Road, Reynolds Street, Williams Street, Echols Street and addresses 195 through 441 on Lyerly Dam Road.

The town emphasized that the planned outage applies only to the specified streets and addresses.

The interruption is necessary to repair a fire hydrant located at the intersection of Williams Street and Lyerly Dam Road.

Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to prepare by filling water jugs, bathtubs or other containers with water for flushing toilets and other household needs while service is unavailable.

The Town of Lyerly apologized for the inconvenience and is asking affected customers to make preparations before water service is interrupted this morning.

Again, the planned outage begins at approximately 9 AM today and is expected to last for most of the day.

March 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga River Group to Host Blue Trail Paddle Event in Summerville

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The Chattooga River Group is inviting the public to take part in an upcoming Blue Trail paddle event on Lyerly Dam Road in Summerville. The paddle will begin with a mass launch at 10 a.m. and will follow the route from Lyerly Dam Launch to Chattoogaville.

Special guest Shane Kornberg, former manager of the Fish Hatchery in Cohutta and now an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent with UGA Extension in Whitfield County, will lead discussion during the outing. Organizers say Kornberg will cover topics including river ecology, invasive versus native species, and the benefits of a diverse ecosystem.

Participants will need to bring their own kayak, paddle, life jacket, and snacks, and should also make their own transportation arrangements for after the paddle. Organizers say each participant will be asked to provide an emergency contact and sign a waiver before launching.