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July 18, 2026

Georgia Law Limits Who Can Legally Conduct Raffles

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Organizations planning to use raffles as fundraisers should be aware that Georgia law allows only qualified nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations to conduct them legally.

Under O.C.G.A. § 16-12-22.1, only qualified nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations—including charities, churches and schools—may operate raffles in Georgia. Individuals and for-profit businesses are prohibited from conducting raffles, and unauthorized raffles may constitute illegal commercial gambling, which is a felony under Georgia law.

To qualify, an organization must have maintained valid IRS 501(c) tax-exempt status for at least 24 months and obtain an annual raffle license from the sheriff’s office in the county where the organization is based. The application fee may be up to $100.

Georgia law also requires raffles to be conducted only on property owned by the nonprofit, property leased by the organization for purposes other than conducting raffles, or property leased from another qualified nonprofit organization. Participants must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by an adult.

Organizations holding four or more raffles each year must submit an annual report of raffle receipts and expenditures, signed by a certified public accountant, to the sheriff by April 15.

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader makes raffle license applications and related forms available online through the Sheriff’s Office website at https://chattooga-ga-sheriff.org/.

July 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Tax Sale Scheduled for August 4

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The Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office has announced that the county’s annual tax sale will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, on the steps of the Chattooga County Courthouse in Summerville.

June 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

County Dumpsters To Open Sunday Afternoons At Chattooga Transfer Station

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Chattooga County residents will soon have another opportunity to dispose of household garbage at the county’s free dumpsters.

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the dumpsters at the Chattooga County Transfer Station on Stockade Road in Summerville will now be open on Sunday afternoons for residents bringing household garbage.

Allen noted that the Transfer Station itself will not be open on Sundays, only the free household garbage dumpsters.

The county also reminds residents of the current transfer station fees, which are scheduled to take effect Monday, September 8, 2025. Fees listed include $60 per ton for in-county garbage, $80 per ton for out-of-county garbage, $45 per ton for brush, $160 per ton for car tires, $260 per ton for truck tires, and $10 each for mattresses and box springs. The minimum dump fee is $5.

June 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Water Service Interruption Expected in Hwy 48 Area

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Some City of Summerville water customers may experience low water pressure or no water service today due to a scheduled Georgia Power outage.

The outage is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, and will affect the city’s water pump station located on Highway 48.

Areas that may be impacted include Peach Orchard Road, Highway 48, Hairlake Road, and Beavers Road.

City officials say the estimated restoration time is approximately three hours.

Anyone with questions can contact the City of Summerville Maintenance Department at 706-859-0907.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Proposes $14.7 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

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The Town of Trion has released its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and is inviting residents to review the spending plan before its adoption later this month.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Announces Destruction of Certain Student Records

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Trion City Schools has announced plans to destroy certain student records that are no longer needed for educational purposes, in accordance with Georgia Department of Education policies and procedures.

According to notices published by the school system, records associated with former students born in 2001 or who were part of the Class of 2019 are scheduled for destruction on July 1, 2026.

The records include those maintained by the school system’s Special Education Department, Student Support Services Department, and Gifted Program.

Former students or their guardians who wish to obtain copies of eligible records before they are destroyed must contact the appropriate department prior to July 1. Proper identification will be required before records are released.

For Special Education or Student Support Services records, individuals may contact the Student Services Department at (706) 734-0711. For Gifted Program records, inquiries may be directed to (706) 734-0724.

School officials said the records are being removed because they are no longer required for educational purposes and are eligible for destruction under state record-retention guidelines.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Announces Memorial Day Holiday Schedule

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Chattooga County officials say dump sites and the transfer station will remain open and operate on their regular schedules during the Memorial Day holiday.

Transit services, county departments, and administrative offices will be closed for the holiday and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday.

For emergencies or work requiring crew dispatch, residents should call 911.

County officials also said they honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation.

May 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town Of Trion Announces Memorial Day Closings And Garbage Schedule Change

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The Town of Trion has announced several department closures for Memorial Day.

The Town of Trion Business Office, Gas Department, Maintenance Department, and Recreation Department will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

Garbage normally picked up on Monday will instead be picked up on Tuesday, May 26. All other garbage pickup days will remain on a regular schedule.

For emergency calls involving the Gas Department or Police Department, residents should call 911, and dispatchers will contact the proper personnel.

May 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Election Day Is Tuesday In Chattooga County

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Election Day for the May 19, 2026 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election is tomorrow in Chattooga County.

Polls will be open Tuesday from 7 AM until 7 PM. Voters are reminded that they must go to their assigned Election Day polling location, not the Registrars Office.

According to the Chattooga County Board of Elections, 1,301 ballots were cast during Advance Voting, which has now ended.

As of Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 AM, 53 absentee by mail ballots had been issued. Of those, 42 had been accepted and 11 remained outstanding. The deadline to submit an application for an absentee by mail ballot has passed.

Voters will be required to show a government-issued photo ID when checking in to vote. Those voting in person will also be asked to select a Democratic, Republican, or Nonpartisan ballot.

May 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Highland Avenue In Summerville To Close For Ongoing Sewer Project

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The City of Summerville has announced a temporary closure on Highland Avenue due to an ongoing sewer project.

Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Monday, May 11th through Friday, May 15th, between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue. The closure will be in effect daily from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

Residents and businesses within the closure area will still have access to their properties, but minor delays should be expected.

Motorists are advised to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as the primary alternate route during the closure.