Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says he expects to release additional information late this afternoon concerning the four construction bids submitted for the next stage of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville.
The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration is scheduled to meet this afternoon to certify results from Tuesday’s General Election.
The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office in Summerville.
Election officials have been reviewing and reconciling vote totals from Tuesday’s election, including absentee and provisional ballots, before making the results official.
All five Chattooga County precincts reported their results Tuesday night, with voters approving several local ballot measures.
Those measures included the renewal of the one-percent education sales tax and two proposals expanding property tax relief for qualifying senior citizens.
Voters in the Town of Trion also approved a school bond referendum.
Today is also the deadline for voters to correct certain problems with absentee ballots and provide required documentation for provisional ballots.
Under Georgia law, county election results must be certified no later than 5 PM Monday, November 9.
The results from Tuesday’s election remain unofficial until the certification process is completed.
The Summerville Police Department responded to a single-vehicle accident Wednesday night, November 4, after a driver reportedly crashed into a retaining wall along Jakeville Avenue.
The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its November meeting this Sunday, November 8, offering an opportunity for residents to learn more about local history while visiting one of the county’s historic homes.
The Chattooga County Library is bringing back its annual “Food For Fines” program, giving patrons an opportunity to reduce overdue library fines while helping provide food for families in need.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is offering the program through December 19, allowing library patrons to exchange canned food donations for reductions in their outstanding fines.
For every canned food item donated, participants will receive a $2 credit toward overdue fines, up to a maximum of $20 in savings.
Library officials say the program provides an opportunity for patrons to clear up overdue fines while supporting the local community kitchen and helping provide food for those in need.
Residents who do not have outstanding library fines are also encouraged to participate by donating canned food items.
The Chattooga County Public Library is located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
The “Food For Fines” program continues through December 19.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county is making significant financial progress, pointing to the recently completed 2025 audit and changes in county accounting procedures as evidence of efforts to improve financial management, strengthen oversight and maintain adequate cash reserves.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 5, 2026:
Dense fog is creating hazardous driving conditions across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia early Thursday morning, but sunshine and mild temperatures are expected later today before cooler weather arrives for the weekend.
A Summerville man was arrested on multiple traffic charges after a Summerville Police Department officer observed a vehicle speeding and repeatedly crossing into another lane on Highway 48.
AdventHealth is partnering with seven restaurants across Northwest Georgia to provide free meals to veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
