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May 3, 2026

Insurance Costs Rise For Teen Drivers In Georgia

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Teen drivers in Georgia are facing some of the highest insurance costs of any age group, as insurers point to increased risk and inexperience behind the wheel.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cherokee County Marks Historic Courthouse Transition With Ceremony

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Cherokee County, Alabama marked a major milestone Friday with a ceremony honoring the transition from its longtime courthouse to a new, modern facility in Centre.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Kemp Says Georgia Will Wait On Redistricting Changes Until 2028

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Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia will not rush into redrawing its political maps following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, signaling that any changes will likely come later.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sen. Lanny Thomas Appointed To Key Georgia Senate Committees

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State Senator Lanny Thomas of Trion has been appointed to serve on several key Georgia Senate committees, giving Northwest Georgia a voice in major policy areas.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Labor Force, Employment Reach Record Highs In March

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Georgia’s workforce continues to show strong growth, with both labor force participation and employment reaching all-time highs in March, according to new data from the Georgia Department of Labor.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Timber Industry Faces Ongoing Challenges, Including Impacts In Chattooga County

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Georgia’s timber industry, long considered one of the state’s economic backbones, is facing a growing list of challenges that are also being felt locally in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free PFAS Documentary Screening Set For Monday In Rome

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The public is invited to a free documentary screening Monday at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome, focusing on PFAS contamination in the South and its impact on Northwest Georgia.

May 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – May 2, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 2, 2026:

May 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cool, Wet Start To May For Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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A cool and damp start to May is underway across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with showers expected through the day as a weather system moves across the state.

May 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Friday Night Concert Series Returns to Downtown Summerville May 15

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Live music is coming back to downtown Summerville as the Friday Night Concert Series continues on May 15.

The concert will take place in the East Washington Street Entertainment District, featuring the 1st Generation Band as the headlining act.

Music begins with a local opening act at 7:00 PM, followed by the main performance from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.

The event is sponsored by the City of Summerville Main Street, and organizers encourage the community to come out and enjoy an evening of live entertainment, food, and fun in the heart of downtown.