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August 5, 2026

Erin Brockovich Expands PFAS Testing Effort To Include Chattooga County

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Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is expanding efforts to investigate PFAS contamination in Northwest Georgia, with Chattooga County among six counties included in a new campaign offering water, soil, and dust testing for residents. The announcement comes as concerns continue to grow over the presence of PFAS—commonly known as “forever chemicals”—throughout the region.

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

What The PFAS Ruling Means For Summerville Water Customers

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As WZQZ News reported last week, a federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of current and former Summerville water customers to continue pursuing claims against several major chemical companies over costs connected to PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.

August 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Federal Judge Allows Georgia Residents to Seek PFAS Water Cleanup Cost Claims

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A federal judge has ruled that residents in and around Summerville may continue pursuing claims seeking reimbursement for costs associated with cleaning up drinking water contaminated by PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.”

May 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Floyd County Expands Fight Against PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination

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Tuesday evening, the Floyd County Commission approved Arnold & Itkin LLP as lead counsel to represent the county in pursuing legal claims connected to PFAS contamination affecting local landfills, drinking water wells, parks, and other public properties.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Officials Seek Federal Funding for Water, Flooding and Gas System Projects

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Summerville city leaders traveled to Washington to meet with Congressman Clay Fuller and discuss federal funding requests tied to several major infrastructure needs in the city.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free PFAS Documentary Screening Set For Monday In Rome

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The public is invited to a free documentary screening Monday at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome, focusing on PFAS contamination in the South and its impact on Northwest Georgia.

April 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Understanding Water Systems In Chattooga County Amid PFAS Concerns

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A meeting was held Monday evening in Rome to discuss PFAS contamination in water systems across Northwest Georgia. The Ben Finley Law Firm hosted the public forum at The Forum in Rome, with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich in attendance.

March 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Update: Erin Brockovich Returning To Northwest Georgia For PFAS Meetings And Expanded Testing

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Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as part of an expanded effort to address contamination from “forever chemicals” in the region.

March 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Erin Brockovich Returns To Northwest Georgia Amid PFAS Concerns

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Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as the PFAS Georgia team announces a major expansion of water, soil, and dust testing in Rome and several surrounding counties. Organizers say the renewed push comes after more than 20 months of work in the region uncovered some of the highest levels of “forever chemicals” found anywhere in the country.

March 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mayor Rickey Hughes Says Summerville to Use $4.5 Million Grant for PFAS Removal and Water System Upgrades

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The City of Summerville is moving forward with plans to improve its water system after receiving a $4.5 million grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to address PFAS contamination.