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July 26, 2026

City Of Summerville Hiring Gas Department Director

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The City of Summerville is accepting applications for a Gas Department Director to oversee the operation, maintenance and continued development of the city’s natural gas distribution system.

The position requires an experienced and motivated leader who can manage daily departmental operations while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal pipeline safety regulations.

Responsibilities include supervising and supporting Gas Department employees, directing emergency response procedures, managing the department’s budget and planning infrastructure improvement and expansion projects.

Applicants should have proven experience in natural gas utility operations and leadership, along with a thorough understanding of gas pipeline safety standards and regulations. Strong communication, problem-solving and team leadership skills are also required.

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and any relevant state or industry certifications.

Additional information regarding the application process, salary or deadline was not included in the city’s announcement. Those interested should contact the City of Summerville for complete application details.

June 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Proposes Smaller Budget With No Tax or Utility Rate Increases

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Residents in Trion could see no increase in property taxes or utility rates under the town’s proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget.

The proposed budget totals approximately $14.7 million across all funds, a decrease of about 3.2 percent compared to the current fiscal year. According to Trion Town Clerk Missy Duncan, most of the reduction is tied to lower projected natural gas sales.

Duncan said Mount Vernon Mills, the town’s largest employer and largest natural gas customer, is expected to use less natural gas during the coming fiscal year based on projections from the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia. Even with the anticipated decline in gas revenue, town officials are not proposing any increases in water, sewer, natural gas, sanitation, or property tax rates.

The proposed budget includes approximately $4.05 million for the General Fund, $5.21 million for the Gas Revenue Fund, $4.75 million for the Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Fund, $292,500 for the Water Fund, and $391,950 for the SPLOST Fund.

Town officials also expect to receive about $33,000 per month in Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) revenue, providing additional funding for transportation projects.

Residents will have an opportunity to review the proposed budget and offer comments during a public hearing before the budget is considered for final adoption

June 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Energy Department Offers Record Loan To Southern Company Subsidiaries

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The U.S. Energy Department has offered a record $26.54 billion loan package to subsidiaries of Southern Company to strengthen and expand the electric grid in Georgia and Alabama.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Hiring Gas Regulatory Compliance Technician

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The City of Summerville is looking to hire a Gas Regulatory Compliance Technician to join its infrastructure team.

December 21, 2025

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PSC Approves Georgia Power Data-Center Expansion, Critics Say Georgians Will Pay the Price

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The Georgia Public Service Commission voted unanimously this past Friday (Dec. 19) to approve Georgia Power’s request to acquire nearly 10 gigawatts of new energy capacity—a major expansion the utility says it needs to meet projected electricity demand from data centers in coming years. The vote was taken before two new Democratic Public Service Commissioners take office next month, a timing critics say is hard to ignore.