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September 19, 2026

Hot Saturday With A Few Afternoon Storms; Better Rain Chances Next Week

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Another hot and humid day is ahead across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 96 degrees. Heat index values could reach around 102, so anyone spending time outdoors should take precautions during the hottest part of the afternoon.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Blanks LFO While Chattooga Falls At Ridgeland

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It was a split Friday night for Chattooga County’s two high school football teams, with the Trion Bulldogs rolling to a 49-0 shutout win over Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, while the Chattooga Indians fell 27-17 on the road at Ridgeland.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DNR Reminds North Georgia Residents To Be BearWise This Fall

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As cooler weather approaches and more people head outdoors, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding Northwest Georgia residents that fall is also an especially active feeding period for black bears.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia EMC To Begin Charging $2 Monthly Fee For Paper Bills

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North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation customers who still receive their monthly electric bill through the mail will soon have to pay extra for that service.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Foundation Awards Scholarships Honoring Late College Leader

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has announced the fall 2026 recipients of a scholarship established in memory of a longtime GNTC administrator who dedicated more than two decades to helping students succeed.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Busy Saturday Ahead In Chattooga County And Across Northwest Georgia

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Saturday will be a busy day across Chattooga County and the surrounding area, with Finster Fest, a community food distribution, activities at Sloppy Floyd State Park, a special Trion High School event, and several events just a short drive away.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Child Cruelty Charges Filed Following Armuchee Drug Investigation

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Two people already jailed on methamphetamine trafficking charges are now facing additional charges after authorities say a 2-year-old child was found living in unsafe conditions at an Armuchee-area residence.

According to Floyd County Jail records, the new charges stem from the execution of a search warrant on September 4 at a home on Turkey Mountain Road.

Investigators say the child was living inside a bug-infested residence where methamphetamine was within reach. Authorities allege the conditions inside the home were so unhealthy that they caused physical and mental pain to the child.

45-year-old Roland Jovan Johnson and 27-year-old Marissa Shaye Cannon are each charged with second-degree cruelty to children.

Both Johnson and Cannon were already being held in jail following their earlier arrests in connection with the Turkey Mountain Road investigation.

They had previously been booked on charges including trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

The additional child cruelty charges were filed after investigators reviewed the conditions found inside the residence during the September 4 search

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cartersville Woman Charged With DUI After Early-Morning Traffic Stop In Summerville

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A Cartersville woman was charged with driving under the influence after a city police officer reported seeing her vehicle speeding and having difficulty maintaining its lane early Wednesday morning.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

United Community Bank Warns Seniors And Families About Financial Scams

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United Community Bank is reminding older adults and their families to stay alert for financial scams that use phone calls, text messages and emails designed to appear as though they are coming from a trusted bank, business or even a family member.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Child Passenger Safety Week Begins Sunday Across Georgia

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Parents and grandparents are being encouraged to take a few minutes to make sure children are riding safely as National Child Passenger Safety Week begins Sunday, September 20.