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October 11, 2026

Summerville City Council To Consider Emergency Gas Repairs, Grant Funding And Equipment Purchases Monday

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday, October 12, at 5 PM, with emergency natural gas infrastructure repairs, federal grant funding and city equipment purchases among the items on the agenda.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town Of Trion Seeking Wastewater Operator Or Trainee

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The Town of Trion is accepting applications for a wastewater operator trainee or a state-licensed wastewater operator to work the night shift at the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

According to a public notice from the town, wages for the position will be based on the applicant’s experience and level of state certification.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must also be able to pass a drug screening.

The opening provides an opportunity for someone interested in entering the wastewater treatment field as a trainee, as well as experienced applicants who already hold a state wastewater operator license.

Employment applications are available at Trion Town Hall or at the Town of Trion Wastewater Treatment Plant on Highway 27 in Trion.

The Town of Trion is an equal opportunity employer.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Transit Already Serving Local Riders As County Seeks Continued Federal Funding

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A recent WZQZ News and ChattoogaInfo report about Chattooga County’s application for federal rural transit funding prompted a number of social media comments from residents who did not realize the county already operates a public transportation system.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Public Hearing Set For $1 Million Welcome Hill Water Improvement Project

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Chattooga County residents will have an opportunity next month to learn more about a $1 million water improvement project planned for the Welcome Hill Road area near Trion.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Bids On Trion Natural Gas Project

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Contractors interested in a natural gas system project in Trion have only a couple more days to submit bids to the town.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Finalizing Report On Mosteller Creek Bridge

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A clearer timeline for replacing the Mosteller Creek bridge in Lyerly could be available as soon as next week.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Seeking Bids For Natural Gas Line Project On Old Highway 27

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The Town of Trion is seeking bids for work on its natural gas system along Old Highway 27, including construction of a bypass around a problem with an existing gas line.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City of Summerville Seeks Bids for Road Work, New Trucks and Wastewater Facility Project

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The City of Summerville has posted a series of requests for bids during August, seeking contractors and vendors for projects ranging from street resurfacing and improvements at the wastewater treatment plant to the purchase of several new city trucks.

July 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City Of Summerville Hiring Cathodic Protection Technician

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The City of Summerville is accepting applications for a Cathodic Protection Technician to help protect and maintain the city’s utility infrastructure.

July 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town of Trion Seeks Bids for Roof Replacement at Public Works Building

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The Town of Trion is accepting sealed bids for a roofing project at the town’s Public Works building located at 141 Echols Drive. According to the bid invitation, the project involves removing the existing gable roof and installing a new low-slope roofing system.

Sealed bids must be submitted to Trion Town Hall no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. Bids will be publicly opened at noon on Friday, July 17, in the council room at Town Hall, with the contract to be awarded at a later date. No pre-bid conference will be held.

Contractors with questions may contact Brandon Croy at 706-859-1015 at least 36 hours before the submission deadline. The Town of Trion reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities or informalities.