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August 18, 2026

Postal Carrier Bitten By Dog While Delivering Mail In Summerville

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A United States Postal Service employee was bitten by a dog while delivering mail at a Summerville residence last week, according to an incident report from the Summerville Police Department.

Officer Joshua Mitchell reported that he met with complainant Ethan York at the United States Postal Service on August 11 following the incident.

According to the report, York said he was delivering mail at a residence on Hinton Street when he approached the front door. As he reached the residence, a dog inside the home began barking.

York told police that the homeowner opened the front door to allow her dog outside. The report states that the dog ran toward York and bit him on the inside of his right leg, behind his right knee.

Police photographed the injury and provided York with information concerning the dog.

The Summerville Police Department report states that the dog was reported to be current on all required vaccinations through Summerville Veterinary Hospital.

No additional injuries or charges were listed in the incident narrative.

August 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Post Office Hiring Rural Carrier Associates And Assistant Rural Carriers

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The United States Postal Service is accepting applications for two positions at the Summerville Post Office.

Open positions include Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) and Assistant Rural Carrier (ARC).

The RCA position pays $21.89 per hour. Applicants must provide their own delivery vehicle and are eligible for a mileage reimbursement of approximately 97 cents per mile.

The ARC position is primarily for Sundays and holidays, and a postal service vehicle is provided for those deliveries.

The positions are being advertised through August 2, 2026.

Applications must be submitted online by visiting www.usps.com, scrolling to the bottom of the page, selecting Careers, then Search Jobs Online. Applicants should search by the State of Georgia, select the available Summerville position, and follow the online application instructions.

For additional information about employment with the U.S. Postal Service, visit www.usps.com/careers.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Forever Stamp Price Increasing Sunday as USPS Continues Rate Hikes

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Mailing a letter will soon cost a little more as the U.S. Postal Service prepares to increase the price of a First-Class Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents beginning Sunday, July 12.

May 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set For Saturday, May 9

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The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9.

Now in its 34th year, the nationwide one-day food drive helps stock local food pantries at a time when many supplies are running low heading into summer.

Residents can participate by placing a bag of non-perishable food donations by their mailbox on Saturday, May 9. Letter carriers will collect the donations during their regular routes, and the food will go directly to local pantries helping families in need.

Organizers say more than 47 million Americans face food insecurity, including millions of children and seniors. Since the food drive began, letter carriers have helped collect more than 1.94 billion pounds of food nationwide.

Customers are encouraged to check with their letter carrier or local post office to confirm participation in their area.

March 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

USPS Warns Stamp Price Could Climb to 95 Cents Amid Financial Crisis

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The U.S. Postal Service is warning that the price of a first-class Forever stamp could rise as high as 95 cents as the agency tries to address mounting financial problems and avoid running out of cash. The current price remains 78 cents following the most recent increase in July 2025, with additional adjustments expected in the coming months.

December 20, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Northwest Georgia Man Jailed for Threatening USPS Workers

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A man from Northwest Georgia is behind bars after investigators say he made violent threats toward United States Postal Service employees.

December 15, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Approaching for Christmas 2025 Delivery

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With Christmas just days away, shipping carriers are reminding customers that key deadlines are approaching to ensure packages arrive by Christmas Day 2025. Shoppers across northwest Georgia are encouraged to ship early and double-check carrier-specific cutoffs to avoid last-minute surprises.

November 24, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

U.S. Postal Service Kicks Off Annual Operation Santa Program

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The U.S. Postal Service has officially launched this year’s Operation Santa, a long-running holiday program that connects children and families in need with generous volunteers willing to “adopt” their letters to Santa and help make Christmas a little brighter.