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February 28, 2026

Advanced Voting Today for Congressional and State Senate Special Elections

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Chattooga County voters may cast their ballots today in the Special Election for the 14th Congressional District Race and the 53rd State Senate Race. As of yesterday morning, Friday, February 27, 2026 there have been 70 absentee by mail ballots issued. Of those, 26 have been accepted and 44 are outstanding. Yesterday was the last day to submit an application for an absentee by mail ballot for the March 10, 2026 Special Election. An additional 1,051 ballots have been cast during Advance Voting so far. Advance Voting continues today. Polls are open from 9 AM – 5 PM for Saturday voting (Today, February 28, 2026). All Advance Voting takes place in the Chattooga County Registrars Office located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. Government issued photo ID is required.

February 26, 2026

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Chattooga County to Begin Early Processing of Absentee Ballots March 9

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Chattooga County Elections officials will begin the early processing of Absentee by Mail ballots on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Registrar’s Office, 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. The process is open to the public.

Early processing does not mean votes are being counted early. Instead, election workers carefully remove absentee ballots from their outer envelopes and prepare them for scanning. During this step, ballots are scanned into the system, but they are not tabulated or totaled.

Officials emphasize that actual vote tabulation will not occur until after the polls close on Election Day, in accordance with Georgia election law. The early processing step helps ensure results can be reported more efficiently once voting officially ends.

Residents who wish to observe the process may attend at the Registrar’s Office.

February 20, 2026

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City of Summerville Seeks Bids for New Caterpillar 420 Backhoe Loader

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The City of Summerville has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for the purchase of a new Caterpillar Model 420 Backhoe Loader.

February 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City of Summerville Seeks Bids for Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion

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The City of Summerville is inviting sealed bids for the construction and installation of an outdoor basketball court pavilion, a project aimed at enhancing local recreational facilities in the community. Bids will be received at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, GA 30747 until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. After that time, all bids will be opened publicly in the City Hall Council Room for review.

Interested contractors must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFB-2026-120-Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion.” All bids must remain valid for 60 business days and will be reviewed by designated city officials before a contract is awarded. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered for the project.

February 7, 2026

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City of Summerville Issues Request for Bids for Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion

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The City of Summerville has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for the construction and installation of an Outdoor Basketball Court Clear-Span Pavilion.

According to city officials, sealed bids for RFB-2026-120 – Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion will be accepted at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue, until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. All bids must remain valid for 60 business days and comply with the conditions outlined in the bid documents.

Bids will be opened publicly at 2:00 p.m. on March 6 in the City Hall Council Room. While bids will be opened that day, the City notes that no award will be made immediately, allowing designated officials adequate time to review all submissions.

To be considered, bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked on the outside with:
“RFB-2026-120 – Outdoor Basketball Court Pavilion.”
Any bids received after the deadline will not be accepted. The City of Summerville emphasized that it is not responsible for late submissions, regardless of delivery method or cause.

Interested contractors can access full bid specifications and requirements through the official bid document provided by the City of Summerville. Click here for Bid Document

February 2, 2026

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Chattooga County Animal Control & Shelter at Capacity – Updated

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Earlier it was reported that the Chattooga County Animal Shelter was at full capacity and was not taking in animals. WZQZ News has been notified that information is incorrect. The shelter is operating normally at this time. Area residents are still encouraged to consider adopting animals from the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.

January 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

1,900 Chattooga County Tax Bills Still Unpaid for 2025; Delinquent Letters Going Out This Week

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that about 1,900 parcels remain unpaid for 2025 property taxes that were due December 10, 2025. Hampton says delinquent letters will be mailed out this week and encourages anyone who may have missed a bill to make payment soon to avoid added costs.

January 17, 2026

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Summerville Adopts Water Leak Protection Program to Help Residents Avoid Surprise Bills

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The City of Summerville has approved a new Water Leak Protection Program designed to help residential water customers avoid the financial shock that can come from undetected leaks. City officials say the program was created to provide peace of mind for households when an unintentional pipe failure or hidden leak leads to unusually high water usage and an unexpected bill. By adopting the resolution, the Mayor and City Council are establishing a safety net intended to reduce the burden on families who may not realize a leak is happening until the utility statement arrives.

January 9, 2026

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City of Summerville Seeks Bids for 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Show

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The City of Summerville is now accepting sealed bids for its 2026 Fourth of July fireworks show, scheduled for July 2, 2026.

According to the Request for Bid, proposals will be received at Summerville City Hall, 120 Georgia Avenue, until 2:00 p.m. on January 23, 2026. Bids must remain valid for 30 business days and must comply with all conditions outlined in the bid document.

City officials say bids will be opened publicly during the City Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. on January 23 in the City Hall Council Room. While bids will be opened that day, no award will be made until designated city officials have had time to fully review each submission.

All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFB-2026-119-Firework Show” on the outside. Any bids received after the deadline will not be accepted, and the City of Summerville notes it is not responsible for late deliveries caused by mail service or other carriers.

December 29, 2025

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Summerville Fire Department Conducting Hydrant Flushing Today and Tuesday

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Today, Monday, December 29, 2025, the City of Summerville Fire Department began routine fire hydrant flushing and maintenance, continuing Tuesday, December 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews work to keep the city’s hydrants in reliable working order.

Residents in northeast Summerville may notice activity and brief service effects in the:

Highway 27 area
Lake Wanda Reita Road area
Back Penn Road area

Fire Department personnel will be performing essential tasks on hydrants across the area, including lubrication, flushing, and function checks. During the process, some customers may experience temporary water discoloration, which officials say is normal and safe.

If discoloration occurs, residents are advised to run cold water from a tap for a few minutes until it clears.