Today is Veterans Day, and the City of Summerville will honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces with its annual Veterans Day Parade, followed by a special gathering and meal for local veterans and their families.
The City of Summerville will honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces with its annual Veterans Day Parade and a special luncheon on Wednesday, November 11.
The Town of Trion has announced changes to its municipal operations this week in observance of Veterans Day, along with details for its rescheduled November Town Council meeting.
According to a public notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the Town of Trion Business Office, Gas Department, Maintenance Department and Recreation Department will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The holiday will also bring a change to the town’s garbage collection schedule.
Garbage normally collected on Wednesday will instead be picked up on Thursday, November 12. All other garbage collection days will remain on their regular schedules.
The town reminds residents that anyone experiencing an emergency involving the Gas Department or Police Department should call 911 so the appropriate personnel can be contacted.
Meanwhile, the Trion Town Council will hold its regular workshop and council meeting on Thursday, November 12, in the Town Hall Conference Room.
The workshop will begin at 6 PM, with the regular council meeting immediately following.
The November meeting date was adjusted from the town’s regular schedule.
Residents with questions about municipal services, the holiday schedule or the council meeting may contact Trion Town Hall at 706-734-2332.
Both notices were issued November 6 by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw.
City of Summerville offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
City offices will reopen Thursday, November 12, at 8 AM, resuming normal operations.
Residents experiencing an emergency during the closure should call 911.
In announcing the holiday schedule, the City of Summerville expressed its appreciation to all veterans for their service, sacrifice and dedication to the country.
A busy week is ahead in Chattooga County, with local government meetings, Veterans Day observances, agricultural activities and community gatherings scheduled for November 9 through November 14.
Chattooga County is in for an extended stretch of dry, sunny weather over the coming week, with comfortable afternoon temperatures and some of the chilliest overnight readings of the fall season. The National Weather Service says high pressure will dominate the weather pattern across Northwest Georgia, keeping rain chances extremely low through at least Thursday.
AdventHealth is partnering with seven restaurants across Northwest Georgia to provide free meals to veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
The City of Summerville is inviting veterans and the community to take part in a Veterans Day parade and luncheon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
The Veterans Day parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, also known as Dowdy Park, in downtown Summerville. Participants are asked to assemble at 9:30 a.m.
The parade will travel from Veterans Memorial Park to Commerce Street before returning to the park.
Golf carts and vehicles will be available for veterans who would like to participate but prefer not to walk the parade route.
Following the parade, veterans are invited to a special luncheon at the Chattooga County Memorial Home beginning at 11:45 a.m.
The City of Summerville encourages residents to come out and show their appreciation for the sacrifices and service of local veterans.
The annual observance provides an opportunity for the community to recognize those who have served their country and thank them for their dedication and commitment.
Veterans and their families throughout Chattooga County are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Lunch on Wednesday, November 11, at the Chattooga County Memorial Home in Summerville.