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October 6, 2026

Dry, Pleasant Weather Through Friday; Rain Chances Increase This Weekend

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Chattooga County and the surrounding area will enjoy several more days of dry, pleasant fall weather before rain chances increase over the weekend as forecasters continue watching a developing system in the Gulf of Mexico.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Adds Ford Broncos For Off-Road Emergency Response

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The Georgia State Patrol is adding a different type of vehicle to its familiar fleet of patrol cars and SUVs — Ford Broncos equipped for off-road emergency response.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Master Cattlemen’s Program Continues In Chattooga County

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Cattle producers from Chattooga County and the surrounding area are taking part in an eight-week educational program designed to provide practical information on managing and improving beef cattle operations.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

EPD Reviewing Complaints Over Alleged Trash Burning Near Summerville

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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is reviewing complaints concerning alleged household garbage burning at a residence near Summerville.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Highlands To Hold Nursing Program Information Session Thursday

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Northwest Georgia residents interested in pursuing a career in nursing will have an opportunity this week to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Georgia Highlands College.

GHC will hold a Traditional BSN Program Information Session Thursday, October 8, from 4 until 5 PM at the college’s Cartersville location, 5441 Highway 20.

The one-hour session is designed for prospective nursing students and is a required step for those interested in the Traditional Nursing Pathway.

College representatives will explain the nursing program’s admissions process, including required prerequisite courses, expectations for the TEAS entrance examination and the steps students must complete after being accepted into the program.

Prospective students will also learn how the nursing program is structured and how clinical training differs from traditional classroom instruction.

Clinical education gives nursing students hands-on experience in healthcare settings and helps prepare them for providing patient care after graduation.

GHC BSN Program Coordinator Ivey Stang will be available during the session to answer questions about the program and the admissions process.

Admission into the GHC nursing program involves several steps. Students must first be admitted to Georgia Highlands College, submit the required nursing-program documentation and then be accepted into the BSN program.

GHC requires applicants to have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average for consideration. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as applications from qualified students are reviewed following the application deadline.

Students accepted into the program must also meet additional requirements before registering for nursing courses, including a background check, drug screening, required immunizations and current CPR certification.

The October 8 session is one of several nursing information sessions being offered by Georgia Highlands. Additional Cartersville sessions are scheduled for October 22 and November 3, while another Traditional Nursing Pathway session is scheduled at the Rome/Floyd Campus on December 3.

The Rome/Floyd Campus is located at 3175 Cedartown Highway in Rome, making the program accessible to prospective nursing students from Chattooga County and other communities across Northwest Georgia.

Registration is available through the Georgia Highlands College events website.

Sources:

Georgia Highlands College — Traditional BSN Program Information Session
Georgia Highlands College School of Health Sciences
Georgia Highlands College BSN Program Application

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Reducing Risk Of Home Fires

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With cooler fall weather arriving and families soon beginning to use fireplaces, furnaces and space heaters, the American Red Cross is reminding Chattooga County residents to take some simple steps that could prevent a home fire or save a life.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Plans $5 Million Broadband Expansion Through 2030

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Chattooga County is planning a major expansion and upgrade of broadband service over the next several years, with an estimated $5 million identified for the effort in the county’s newly adopted five-year Community Work Program.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Appalachian Regional Commission Funding

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Local governments and eligible organizations in Chattooga County have only a few days remaining to submit pre-applications for the next round of Appalachian Regional Commission funding.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Spring Creek Baptist Church Taking Reservations For Judgement House At The Creek

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Spring Creek Baptist Church is taking reservations for this year’s Judgment House at The Creek, with performances scheduled over two weekends in October.

The event will be held October 16 through 18 and October 23 through 25.

Hours will be 7 PM to 10 PM on Fridays, 4 PM to 10 PM on Saturdays, and 1 PM to 6 PM on Sundays.

Each reservation time slot will last about one hour, with a maximum of 25 people per time slot.

Because of technical issues with the church website, reservations are currently being handled by text. Those wishing to reserve a time may text 423-463-0244.

There is no charge for admission, although donations will be accepted to help support the church’s Thanksgiving outreach boxes.

Organizers say they are looking forward to sharing this year’s presentation with the community.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Old Path Baptist Church 25th Anniversary Homecoming

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Old Path Baptist Church in Summerville will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Homecoming on Sunday, October 18, with a special morning service, gospel singing and fellowship meal. The homecoming service will begin at 10:30 AM at the church, located at 1039 Mahan Road in Summerville. Special music during the morning service will be provided by The Buddy Robertson Family. Following the service, those attending are invited to stay for lunch and fellowship in the church fellowship hall. The anniversary homecoming marks 25 years for Old Path Baptist Church, with members, former members, friends and others from the community invited to attend the celebration.

Bro. Kyle Price and the members invite everyone to attend.