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February 8, 2026

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Mountain View Baptist Church Program – Sunday – 2/8/26

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February 8, 2026

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Back To The Book With Gene Voss Program – Sunday – 2/8/26

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February 8, 2026

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Summerville City Council Meeting Monday Evening

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The Summerville City Council will hold its regular called meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., but this month’s session will not be held at Summerville City Hall where meetings are normally conducted. Instead, the meeting will take place at the Summerville Recreation Center on Highway 100.

February 8, 2026

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Environmental Hazards Found in Walker County Courthouse, Officials Briefed on Mold, Asbestos, Lead Concerns

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Walker County Commissioners were told Thursday that a recent walkthrough and structural review of the Walker County Courthouse revealed multiple environmental hazards inside the aging facility.

February 8, 2026

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Becky Duke Honored for 50 Years of Service to Chattooga County

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Becky Duke was honored this past week for an extraordinary milestone — 50 years of service to Chattooga County.

February 8, 2026

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Chattooga County Animal Shelter Launches “Adopt a Kitty Corner” Sponsorship Program

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The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is inviting the community to help support cats in its care through a new initiative called “Adopt a Kitty Corner.” The program allows businesses, families, classrooms, organizations, and individuals to sponsor a cat space inside the shelter and directly support cats as they wait for adoption.

February 8, 2026

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Armuchee Couple Jailed on Child Cruelty, Animal Cruelty Charges After Reports of Filthy Living Conditions

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A couple in Armuchee is facing felony child cruelty charges after authorities say two children—both minors—were sent to school with animal feces on their clothing and bookbags, and were living in what investigators described as deplorable conditions inside the home.

February 8, 2026

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Housing Affordability Squeeze Grows in Chattooga County as Prices Rise and Rentals Stay Tight

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For many families in Chattooga County, housing is still considered “more affordable than the big cities” — but that doesn’t mean it feels affordable on a local paycheck.

February 8, 2026

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Red Cross Urges Caregivers in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to Get CPR/AED Training During Heart Month

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Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, millions of Americans are balancing the role of caregiver — often caring for young children and aging loved ones at the same time. Yet many caregivers say they are not prepared to respond to a medical emergency like cardiac arrest, even though it can happen suddenly and without warning.