State Senator Raises Concerns Over Data Center Incentives in Georgia

State Senator Chuck Hufstetler, a Republican from Rome, says lawmakers are taking a closer look at the rapid growth of data centers across Georgia, calling it one of the most pressing economic and infrastructure issues facing the state.

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Siemens Energy Announces $1 Billion U.S. Investment, Expands Fort Payne Operations

Siemens Energy announced Tuesday that it will invest $1 billion in its operations across the United States, including a major expansion at its facility in Fort Payne, Alabama. The investment is aimed at increasing manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for power generation and electrical grid equipment.

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Trion City Schools Seeking Social Worker to Support Student Mental Health and Family Engagement

Trion City Schools is accepting applications for a School Social Worker to support student mental health, attendance, safety, and family engagement across the district. School officials say the position plays a critical role in providing counseling services, coordinating support plans, and connecting students and families with community resources.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 3, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 3, 2026:

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Warm Tuesday Gives Way to Rain, Then a Cold Snap in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will enjoy unseasonably warm temperatures today ahead of an approaching cold front that will bring widespread light rain to the region later this evening through Wednesday.

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Lyerly Community Church – Morning Devotion – Tuesday 2/3/26

 

South Commerce Street Church of Christ – Talks From The Bible Program – Tuesday 2/3/26

 

Chattooga Public Library Announces 2026 Royal Ball Dates, Tickets On Sale February 3

The Chattooga Public Library has announced its annual Royal Ball, set for March 14th, 20th, and 21st, 2026, with festivities beginning at 5:30 PM each evening. Families are invited to “join the princesses” for food, fun, and dancing.

Tickets go on sale February 3rd during library hours and cost $10, with each ticket admitting one child and one adult. For more information, contact the library at 706-857-2553—and organizers note that no tickets will be sold or reserved by phone.

Chattooga County Animal Shelter Launches “Adopt a Kennel” Sponsorship Program

The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is inviting the community to help support local dogs through a new “Adopt a Kennel” sponsorship program. The program is open to businesses, individuals, classrooms, families, and anyone who wants to help, offering a direct way to support the shelter and the animals in its care.

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Chattooga County Historical Society Invites Public to Winter Meeting at Historic Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church

The Chattooga County Historical Society is inviting the community to its Winter Meeting at 2:00 PM next Sunday, February 8, 2026, with a special program recognizing Black History Month.

The meeting will be held at the historic Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Gore (turn on the first road past Hunter Furniture). Featured speaker Samuel Mosteller—a Chattooga High School Class of 1977 graduate, Retired Army Major, pastor, and principal—will share research focused on the Holland/Chattoogaville area and the Finley Plantation, including history tied to the property where the house still stands today. The group also noted a historic image from the 1870 census connected to the topic.

The event is free, and all are invited to attend.