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Tucked away in the serenity of the Northwest Georgia Mountains is a community of spectacular beauty and relaxed living.  Chattooga County offers residents a comfortable mountain lifestyle with the advantage of three metropolitan areas within easy driving time-- Atlanta, Birmingham and Chattanooga.  This allows residents to have significant options for entertainment, dining and shopping.  Small towns and spacious country sides make up Chattooga County with plenty of land to roam and enjoy.  Families will find that it is an excellent place to live, work and play.

 

History

Chattooga County, located in the northwest section of Georgia, was formed from parts of Floyd and Walker counties in 1838. It comprises an area of about 317 square miles or 202,880 acres.

Summerville, the county seat, is near the geographic center of Chattooga County. It is believed that Summerville was given its name because of its pisturesque environment set in a valley surrounded by mountains.

Chattooga County's main industry, textiles, began in 1846 when three entrepreneurs established the Trion Manufacturing Company. The three men named their factory and town in honor of their partnership. The Town of Trion grew up around the mill and is said to be one of the first towns in Georgia to have electricity for its industry and to have the first long-distance telephone in the state. Mount Vernon Mills, Inc boasts of being one of the World's largest producers of denim in one location.  

Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce
44 Highway 48
P.O. Box 217
Summerville, GA 30747
Telephone (706)857-4033
Fax (706)857-6963
Email: chattooga_chamber(at)windstream.net

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Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce:
44 Highway 48 P.O. Box 217 Summerville, GA 30747 (706) 857-4033