Category Archives: News and Announcements

Press Release: Renovated Dowdy Park Playground Re-Opens

The City of Summerville, Mayor, and Council would like to invite citizens to the re-opening of the Dowdy Park playground. The ceremony will take place this Friday September 29, 2023 at 5:15 pm in the park. The city feels a creative, safe, and fun playground is vital for our kids. Play is essential to healthy development, promoting everything from critical thinking to social and emotional skills. The renovated playground is exciting, maintains the beauty of our park and its surrounding historical structures. Please bring your children and join us for this great kids' adventure. ...
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City Offices Close at Noon Sept 28, 2023

CITY OFFICES WILL CLOSE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023, AT 12:00 PM, FOR OUR ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCH. WE WILL REOPEN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023. IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 911....
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Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CITY OF SUMMERVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Summerville will hold a Municipal General Election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. To fill the expired terms of the City of Summerville Council Seat #3, Council Seat #4, and Council Seat #5. Advance and Absentee voting for the November 7, 2023, Municipal General Election will begin on Monday, October 16, 2023, and continue until Friday, November 3, 2023, at Summerville City Hall, located at 120 Georgia Ave, Summerville, GA 30747, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance voting will also be available on Saturday, October 21, 2023, and Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Summerville City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Applications for Absentee Ballots must be received by Friday, October 27, 2023. The last day to register to vote in the Municipal Election is Monday, October 10, 2023. The polls will open on election day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. A runoff, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Summerville City Hall. If you have any questions, please call our office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (706)859-0900. ...
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Cemetery Rehab

The City of Summerville employees are working in the Summerville Cemetery, filling holes and low spots. You may see patches of dirt located in numerous areas in the Cemetery. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Rowland at City Hall (706)859-0900 ext. 1335. ...
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Accepting Sealed Bids for Right of Way Mowing

SEALED BID NOTICE The City of Summerville is accepting bids for the following: Mowing and cleaning approximately 29 miles of Natural Gas right-of way beginning in Floyd County and ending in Chattooga County. A map of the area can be picked up in the Public Works & Utilities Directors office Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. All work shall be carried through completion without unreasonable delays and without suspension of work unless authorized in writing by the City of Summerville and is to be completed prior to December 4, 2023. A drug-free workplace will be provided for the contractor’s employees during the performance of the project. Any signs test stations or other appurtenances damaged during mowing and cleaning will be deducted from the agreed upon price of the project. All bids shall include a signed contractor affidavit and a 5% bid bond. Said bids must be sealed with the words “RIGHT-OF-WAY MOWING AND CLEANING SEALED BID” written across the outside of the envelope and received in the office of the Utilities Director located at 166 Cox St, Summerville, GA 30747 on or before 5:00 pm, October, 9th 2023, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. Any questions or comments, contact Terry Tinney at 706-859-0907 The City of Summerville reserves the right to reject any and all bids. ...
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2023-2024 Budget Hearing Videos

The following are two presentations given at the 2023 Summerville City Council Budget Hearing. The First set of files are from the City Manager, Andrea Surratt with accompanying PowerPoint slides in PDF form. The second is from the City's engineering firm, Carter and Sloope with their PowerPoint slides also in PDF Form. Please use the PDF's from each presentation to follow along with the videos. Below is also a link a video player called VLC and a PDF viewer for opening the files if needed. These files are large and will require time to download and play. Andrea Surratt - City Manager Link to Video Link to Slides Carter and Sloope - City Engineers Link to Video Link to Slides Downloads - if needed for viewing Download VLC Player Download Abode Reader ...
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Hydrant Testing in Summerville

Ths Summerville Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants for the next two weeks in the Pennville Area. If you see a fire department vehicle stopped at a location, please follow the Georgia "Move Over" law for their safety and yours. Testing hydrants can stir trapped sediment in the lines and sometimes cause brownish or cloudy water. Citizens are asked to allow their water to run for a few minutes to flush their lines. If the problem persist, contact the Public Works at 706-859-0907....
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