Category Archives: Community

Chattooga County Multi-Purpose Center

Chattooga County Multi-Purpose Center
The Chattooga County Multi-Purpose Center is operated by the Commissioner’s Office. The center, located on Senior Drive in Summerville, provides a home for various county services. The center is home to the Chattooga County Food Pantry, the North Georgia Community Action Headquarters, and the Adult Education/GED program. The Food Pantry is operated to help families that are in need of food. The pantry depends on charitable donations in order to provide this service to the community. Each year, countless advocacy groups, student organizations, and other groups join together to provide for the center. The North Georgia Community Action Headquarters helps various community support services and advocacy groups to collaborate. These groups are able to focus on a variety of issues facing Chattooga County.  
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Multi-Purpose Center
Sharon Dixon, North Georgia Community Action 152 Senior Drive Summerville, GA  30747
Phone: 706-857-0729
The Adult Literacy/GED program allows for non-traditional adult students to work towards their GED. In order to participate in the program you must be at least 16 years of age and 18 years to take the actual GED examination.
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Chattooga County Library System

Chattooga County Library System

Susan Stephens, Director

The Chattooga County Library System has two branches in Chattooga County for public use. The Summerville Branch, located on Farrar Drive, is the headquarters of the local branch. The Trion Branch, located on Bulldog Boulevard, serves the citizens of the Town of Trion and surrounding communities.The library operates under the state’s PINES program. PINES, or Public Information Network for Electronic Services, allows for equal access to books and resources throughout the state. The PINES program creates almost a “borderless” library that allows for books and other resources to be shared among state libraries. In order to use the library, you must have a library card. You can apply for and receive these cards at your local library. These cards are free to all Georgia residents, students, and workers. Out of state applicants can receive a Georgia PINES card by paying a $25.00 fee.

 

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www.chattoogacountylibrary.org

Chattooga County Library 360 Farrar Drive Summerville GA 30747 Phone: 706.857.2553 Fax: 706-857-7841 Trion Library 15 Bulldog Boulevard Trion, GA 30753 Phone: 706-734-7594 Fax: 706-734-7504

      Summerville Branch: Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday C L O S E D Thursday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday C L O S E D Trion Branch: Monday-Friday 11:00AM-6:00PM Saturday-Sunday-Closed ...
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Chattooga County Health Department

Chattooga County Health Department
The Chattooga County Health Department serves the medical and health needs of the entire population of the county. With a commitment to servicing all patients, regardless of race, age, religion, national origin, political beliefs, disability or sex, the Health Department is a valuable resource for the people of Chattooga County. With low fees for most services, adjusted fee scales based on ability to pay, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid, the center provides exceptional services at minimal prices. The center provides services by appointment. The center also provides scheduled appointments for each Thursday beginning at 4:00PM for clients whose work schedule prevents them from being seen during regular clinic hours.
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Chattooga County Health Department
60 Farrar Drive Post Office Box 203 Summerville, GA  30747
Phone: 706-857-3471 Fax: 706-857-6941
Office Hours: M-W 7:30AM-5:00PM, Th 8:00AM-6:30PM, F 8:00AM-2:00PM...
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Chattooga County Transit System

In an attempt to provide the citizens of Chattooga County with a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly transportation program, the Chattooga County Transit System is a valuable service. The system, dispatched from the Public Works Department, provides four transit buses for a variety of transportation needs. One bus does a continuous route from senior citizen housing areas and other residential neighborhoods to local supermarkets and stores, while another is available for call-in for doctor’s appointments, healthcare trips, and other services. One bus also does trips to and from Rome for citizens who need to get dialysis treatments or see doctors in Floyd County. Rates for these services are $2.00 for one-way trips in the county and $10.00 roundtrip for service to Rome.  

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Chattooga County Transit System Stockade Road Summerville, GA 30747 Telephone: 706-857-0736  

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For more information regarding our transit system, including scheduled routes, fees, and other details, please contact the Commissioner's Office at 706-857-0700 or Public Works Director Joe Reed at 706-857-0736. ...
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