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October 14, 2026

Public Hearing Thursday On $1 Million Welcome Hill Water Project Expected To Benefit 118 Residents

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Residents in the Welcome Hill community near Trion will have an opportunity tomorrow to learn more about a major water system improvement project expected to benefit approximately 118 residents.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Public Hearing Set For $1 Million Welcome Hill Water Improvement Project

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Chattooga County residents will have an opportunity next month to learn more about a $1 million water improvement project planned for the Welcome Hill Road area near Trion.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

$2 Million In CDBG Grants Awarded For Chattooga County Water And Summerville Sewer Projects

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Two major infrastructure projects in Chattooga County are receiving a combined $2 million in Community Development Block Grant funding, with money going toward water line upgrades in the Welcome Hill area and continued sewer improvements in Summerville.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Moving Forward With Groundwater Storage Tank And Water Main Replacement

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The City of Summerville is moving forward with another project aimed at improving the city’s drinking water system, according to records from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Officials Seek Federal Funding for Water, Flooding and Gas System Projects

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Summerville city leaders traveled to Washington to meet with Congressman Clay Fuller and discuss federal funding requests tied to several major infrastructure needs in the city.

March 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mayor Rickey Hughes Says Summerville to Use $4.5 Million Grant for PFAS Removal and Water System Upgrades

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The City of Summerville is moving forward with plans to improve its water system after receiving a $4.5 million grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to address PFAS contamination.

March 20, 2026

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Summerville Awarded $4.5 Million Grant to Improve Drinking Water System

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The City of Summerville is receiving a major boost for its public water system after being awarded a $4.5 million grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority to help address emerging contaminants in drinking water.