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July 12, 2026

Summerville City Council to Consider Building Code Reinstatement, Fair Donation at Monday Meeting

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday evening with several items on the agenda, including a proposal to reinstate portions of the city’s building regulations and a request to support the Chattooga County Fair.

The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, July 13, at Summerville City Hall.

Among the new business items, council members will discuss and consider reinstating the city’s Code of Ordinances related to buildings and building regulations. The agenda does not specify what changes would accompany the reinstatement.

Council members will also consider approving a $5,000 donation to the Chattooga County Fair, which is scheduled for August 27-30, 2026.

The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from three previous meetings, change orders for sanitary sewer improvements serving the Industrial Park and the 2024 Community Development Block Grant project, an update to the city’s holiday policy, and authorization for Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a letter of support for the Propel Program.

The meeting will also feature the recognition of Firefighter Britt Evans on his retirement, followed by financial updates from City Manager Jason Winters. The meeting will conclude with an opportunity for public comments before adjournment.

June 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Continues Progress on Sludge Disposal Improvements

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The City of Summerville is continuing work to improve how sludge from its wastewater treatment plant is handled, with officials reporting progress on a long-term solution.

June 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Adopts $29.33 Million Budget With No Tax or Utility Rate Increases

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The City of Summerville has approved a balanced budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year that includes no increases to property taxes or utility base rates.

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council to Hold Special Called Meeting Monday

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The Summerville City Council will hold a special called meeting on Monday, June 15, at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

According to the meeting agenda, council members will consider several items of business, including authorizing Mayor Rickey Hughes to sign a UCBI financing resolution and approving Change Order No. 1 related to the city’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant project.

The primary item on the agenda is the second reading and adoption of the City of Summerville’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget ordinance. The budget consideration will include a public hearing, followed by discussion and possible action by the council.

The meeting will also include the mayor’s comments, approval of the agenda, public comments and adjournment.

Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the public hearing regarding the proposed budget.

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.