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November 3, 2026

Downtown Summerville Christmas Tree Lighting And Midnight Madness Set For Thanksgiving Night

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Summerville Main Street is preparing to kick off the Christmas season with the Official Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting and Midnight Madness shopping event on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26.

November 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Harvest Festival Set For Saturday At Dowdy Park

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The City of Summerville is preparing for a full day of fall activities as the Summerville Harvest Festival returns Saturday, November 7, at Dowdy Park.

The festival will take place from 9 AM until 5 PM and will feature arts and crafts, food vendors, baked goods and specialty loaded drinks.

The event will provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy a day of shopping, food and seasonal activities in downtown Summerville.

Organizers are inviting vendors to participate in the festival, with online registration available at www.summervillerec.org.

There will be no vendor registration charge for participants in the 2026 Sum Nelly event, according to the festival announcement.

The Summerville Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park in Summerville.

October 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City Of Summerville Announces Holiday Events Leading Up To Christmas

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The City of Summerville is preparing for a busy holiday season, with a variety of Christmas celebrations planned throughout downtown and other locations in the city during November and December.

October 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Farmers Market Offering Fresh Produce And Homemade Favorites Today

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The Trion Farmers Market is welcoming shoppers today, Thursday, October 15, with a variety of fresh produce, homemade foods and locally prepared favorites.

The market is held at the pavilion near the track field in Trion, just off Simmons Street, giving residents an opportunity to shop locally while supporting area farmers and vendors.

Mountain View Market will be bringing a selection of fresh produce, including tomatoes, squash, okra, cucumbers, cabbage, lettuce and grapes.

Visitors will also find plenty of homemade foods prepared by the market’s popular cooking ladies. This week’s offerings include vegetable beef soup, potato soup, chicken salad, pimento cheese, caramel apples, fried pies, peanut brittle, no-bake cookies, peanut butter cookies and Mexican cornbread.

A variety of homemade canned goods and specialty items will also be available, including jams, jellies, relishes, salsa, zippy, pickled okra, pickled eggs and onions, and Granny Parker Pickles.

With sunny skies and afternoon temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s, Thursday should provide favorable weather for visiting the market.

The Trion Farmers Market offers residents a chance to purchase fresh food, enjoy homemade favorites and support local growers and vendors.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nominations Open For Georgia’s 2027 Small Business ROCK STARS

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development is looking for outstanding small businesses, including those in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia, for statewide recognition.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Busy Saturday Ahead With Three Major Events Across Chattooga County

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Chattooga County residents will have plenty of choices for getting out of the house Saturday, with three community events offering everything from fishing and wildlife programs to antique tractors and a hometown celebration.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Plenty To Do Around Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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The final weekend of September brings several events to Chattooga County, with antique farm equipment, outdoor activities and a community celebration all scheduled for Saturday. There are also several larger events just down the road in Floyd County.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival Returns To Summerville October 3

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One of Chattooga County’s longest-running fall traditions returns next month as the 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival takes over Dowdy Park on Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM until 7 PM.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Farmers Market Open This Morning With Local Favorites

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The Trion Farmers Market is open this morning with another selection of locally made foods, produce and homemade favorites.

The market is held at the pavilion near the track field in Trion, off Simmons Street, giving residents an opportunity to shop locally and support area growers and vendors.

Among the items available today are fried pies, chicken salad, muscadines, peanut brittle, cashew brittle, no-bake cookies and cornflake candy.

Shoppers can also find Granny Parker Pickles, other pickles, relish, salsa, Zippy, jams and jellies, pickled Vidalia onions, pickled eggs and pickled okra.

The Trion Farmers Market has become a regular Thursday stop for residents looking for locally produced foods, homemade treats and specialty items.

Residents are encouraged to stop by the pavilion near the track field off Simmons Street in Trion this morning and support local vendors.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival Coming To Summerville

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One of Chattooga County’s longest-running fall traditions will return next month when Summerville hosts the 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival.