A community food drive in the Teloga area brought volunteers and local organizations together over the weekend to provide food assistance to families and individuals across the community.
Residents in the Teloga area are invited to take part in a Community Food Drive this Saturday, September 19, aimed at helping local families and strengthening the community.
The food distribution will be held from 10 AM until noon, or until supplies run out, at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
Organizers say no identification is required to receive food. Those planning to attend are asked not to line up before 9:30 AM.
The event is being held under the theme “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” and is designed to provide food assistance to people and families in the community.
Volunteers are also needed to help with Saturday’s distribution.
The Teloga Community Food Drive is being made possible with support from the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands Food Support Community.
Organizers say the goal is simple: bring neighbors together to support one another and help build a stronger Teloga community.
The Teloga Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents that 2026 membership dues are now due and encouraging community members to continue supporting the department’s mission of protecting the Teloga community.
Current members can conveniently pay their dues by placing their payment in the drop box located at the fire department or by stopping by the station on Monday nights after 6 p.m. to meet the firefighters and pay in person.
Residents who are not yet members are encouraged to join. The cost is $150 for the first year, with annual renewals of $50 each year after that.
Volunteer fire departments rely on community support to help provide emergency fire protection and other emergency services. Department officials say every membership helps keep the Teloga community safe.
Residents in the Teloga community will have an opportunity to receive free food and lend a helping hand during an upcoming food distribution event later this month.
The Teloga Community Food Drive is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., or while supplies last. The event will be held at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
Organizers say no identification is required to receive food, but ask that attendees not line up before 9:30 a.m.
The event will provide free food distribution to those in need and is supported by Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands.
Volunteers are also needed for the event, with organizers encouraging community members to come out and support their neighbors.
Residents in the Teloga area are being advised of possible temporary low water pressure this evening as the Teloga Volunteer Fire Department conducts scheduled fire hydrant testing.
Testing is planned for this evening (Monday, April 20, 2026) from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Officials say water customers may notice a drop in pressure during that time, but normal service is expected to resume by 8:00 p.m.
The testing is part of routine efforts to help ensure fire hydrants are working properly and ready when needed.
Residents are asked for their patience and understanding during the testing period.
A free food distribution is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, at Beersheba Presbyterian Church in the Teloga community.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. until noon and will be first come, first served. Organizers say the distribution is open to those in need while supplies last.
The food distribution is being offered by Helping Hands End Hunger in partnership with the Atrium Health Floyd–Polk Foundation. Additional support is being provided by the Teloga Community, Teloga Fire Department, Teloga Springs Farm, and Beersheba Presbyterian Church.
The event will be held at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, 9977 Highway 337, Summerville, Georgia 30747. For more information, organizers ask the public to contact Mandy Hale at Teloga Springs Farm.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says investigators are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding a shooting reported Sunday night, Jan. 4, 2026, at a residence on Highway 337 between Teloga and Chelsea.