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August 31, 2026

South Carolina In Chattooga County? The History Behind An Unusual Local Name

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Motorists traveling Georgia Highway 100 between Summerville and the Floyd County line pass a place whose unusual name reaches deep into Chattooga County’s earliest history.

South Carolina Campground sits near the southern end of Taylor’s Ridge in the High Point area. To someone unfamiliar with the community, the name might seem out of place. After all, the South Carolina state line is many miles away.

But the name is a reminder of the families who settled this portion of Chattooga County during the 1800s — and of a time when a rural campground could serve not only as a place of worship, but as a school, meeting place, cemetery and center of community life.

Records indicate the history of South Carolina Campground stretches back to the 1840s, only a few years after Chattooga County itself was created in 1838.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Local Libraries Expanding Services Beyond Books In Chattooga County

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The role of the public library continues to change, and residents in Chattooga County and Trion have access to services that go well beyond checking out a book.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Congressman Clay Fuller Bringing “County Connections” Constituent Services To Chattooga County

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SEE UPDATED STORY – THE VENUE FOR CHATTOOGA COUNTY HAS CHANGED TO SUMMERVILLE CITY HALL

Residents of Chattooga County will have an opportunity this week to meet directly with a member of Congressman Clay Fuller’s staff as part of a new effort designed to make congressional constituent services more accessible throughout Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Woman Accused Of Hiding Fugitive Wanted In Chattooga County

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A Rome woman is facing a felony charge after authorities say she helped conceal a woman who had reportedly been wanted by authorities in Chattooga County for approximately three years.

According to reports, Kimberlie Kay Edwards, 61, of Rome, is accused of allowing the wanted woman to hide inside a camper at Edwards’ residence on Fosters Mill Road.

Authorities said Edwards told them she was alone inside the camper. However, officers later located the wanted woman hiding in the shower.

Reports did not identify the fugitive or specify what charges she is wanted on in Chattooga County, only that she had reportedly been wanted there for the past three years.

Edwards was arrested and charged with aiding another to escape lawful custody.

The charge against Edwards is an allegation, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gabriel Illa Named New Warden At Hays State Prison

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The Georgia Department of Corrections has named a longtime Hays State Prison employee as the facility’s new warden, filling the leadership position following the unexpected death of Warden Joshua Jones earlier this summer.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

What Sentence Could Deoveon Price Face After Acquittal On Murder Charges?

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A Chattooga County man who was acquitted of murder last week in the shooting death of Christopher “DJ” Chapman could still face a substantial prison sentence after the jury convicted him on two lesser charges.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County CERT Training Gives Residents Skills To Help When Disaster Strikes

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When tornadoes, flooding, severe storms or other emergencies strike, firefighters, law enforcement officers and medical crews can quickly find themselves responding to multiple emergencies at the same time. That is where trained community volunteers can become an important part of the response.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Major Leadership Change Coming At Mohawk Industries As Longtime CEO Prepares To Retire

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A major leadership change is coming to Mohawk Industries, one of Northwest Georgia’s largest manufacturers and a longtime employer in Chattooga County, as the company prepares for a new chief executive officer this fall.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

September Brings A Full Calendar Of Events To Chattooga County

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With the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair wrapping up this past weekend, residents won’t have to wait long for the next round of community activities. September is shaping up to be a busy month in Chattooga County, with festivals, outdoor activities, art, agriculture, emergency preparedness and school events scheduled throughout the month.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Begins Work On Data Center Regulations Amid Growing Public Interest

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Walker County officials are beginning work on new regulations for data centers as communities across Georgia see increasing interest from companies developing large-scale digital infrastructure projects.