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March 21, 2026

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.

February 11, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gordon County PFAS Lawsuit Adds Momentum to “Forever Chemical” Fight as Summerville Water Customers Watch Closely

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A new wave of legal action over PFAS—often called “forever chemicals”—is building across Northwest Georgia, and a lawsuit filed by Gordon County is adding fresh pressure on companies tied to the region’s carpet and chemical supply chain.