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May 17, 2026

Highland Avenue Road Closure Scheduled For May 18–22

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A road closure is scheduled for Highland Avenue in Summerville this week due to planned infrastructure work in the area.

Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22. The closure will be in place daily from 7 AM until 8 PM.

Businesses and residents located within the closure area will still have access to their properties, but minor delays should be expected.

Motorists are encouraged to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as an alternate route and follow posted detour signs around the construction zone.

May 11, 2026

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Highland Avenue Closure Begins Today In Summerville

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The City of Summerville says Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic beginning today due to an ongoing sewer project.

The closure will run from Monday, May 11, through Friday, May 15, between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue. The road will be closed daily from 7 AM until 8 PM.

Residents and businesses within the closure area will still be able to access their properties, but minor delays should be expected.

Motorists are advised to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as the primary alternate route during the closure.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Haywood Valley Road Closure In Floyd County Will Affect Chattooga County Commuters

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The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency says Haywood Valley Road will be closed on Monday, May 11, for cross drain replacement work.

The closure will be in the area of 1248 Haywood Valley Road and is scheduled to last from 8 AM until 4 PM.

Floyd County Public Works will be completing the project.

Drivers traveling through the area should plan ahead and use alternate routes. The south-end detour will be New Rosedale Road, also known as Georgia Highway 156. From the north, drivers may use Dry Creek Road or Little Sand Mountain Road as detours.

Officials say the closure will affect Chattooga County commuters.

May 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Highland Avenue In Summerville To Close For Ongoing Sewer Project

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The City of Summerville has announced a temporary closure on Highland Avenue due to an ongoing sewer project.

Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Monday, May 11th through Friday, May 15th, between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue. The closure will be in effect daily from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

Residents and businesses within the closure area will still have access to their properties, but minor delays should be expected.

Motorists are advised to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as the primary alternate route during the closure.

May 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Bridge Replacement To Cause Detour In Chattooga County

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A bridge replacement project in Chattooga County will soon impact local traffic, according to a notice from the Georgia Department of Transportation.

April 9, 2026

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Chattooga County Announces Closures On Hair Lake Road And Spring Creek Road

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Chattooga County officials have announced two upcoming road closures tied to infrastructure projects, with work set to affect both Hair Lake Road and Spring Creek Road.

March 20, 2026

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Parking Striping Planned Along Commerce Street in Summerville

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The City of Summerville is alerting residents and visitors to planned parking striping work along Commerce Street in the downtown area this weekend.

City officials say crews will be working throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, and sections of parking along Commerce Street may be temporarily blocked off to allow for the striping to be completed.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use caution when traveling through downtown, as well as to be mindful of any posted signage or barricades in place during the work.

The city is asking for the public’s patience as the project is completed, noting the improvements will help enhance parking organization and overall traffic flow in the downtown area.

March 13, 2026

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Berry College Issues Important Prom Season Reminder, Updates Photo Guidelines

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Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.

January 27, 2026

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Dodge Ram Hits Summerville City Backhoe on Highway 27 Near Chattooga River Bridge; Driver Suffers Medical Emergency

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Georgia State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday night involving a City of Summerville backhoe and a Dodge Ram truck on Highway 27 (Georgia 1) just north of the Chattooga River bridge.

January 9, 2026

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Hit-and-Run Reported in Summerville; Family Seeking Information After Driver Injured

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Summerville Police are asking for the public’s help following a hit-and-run crash reported Wednesday morning, January 7, at the intersection of NW Congress Street and West 1st Avenue.

According to information provided by the family, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. when a white Ford SUV was rear-ended and forced off the roadway by a dark blue or black large SUV. The driver of the larger SUV reportedly left the scene.

The driver of the white SUV, identified as Preston Miller, reportedly suffered spinal injuries and was being treated at the stand-alone emergency room in Trion.

Anyone with information, including possible surveillance video, dashcam footage, or details about the suspect vehicle, is asked to contact Summerville Police.