Chattooga County Clerk Reminds Property Owners Of Filing Requirements And Free Fraud Alert Service

Chattooga County Clerk of Superior Court Kim Windle James is reminding local property owners about Georgia’s electronic filing requirements for real estate documents and a free service that can help residents monitor activity involving their property records.

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Annual Walker County Toy Run Set For Sunday To Benefit Local Children

Motorcyclists from across Northwest Georgia will gather in Walker County this Sunday, November 1, for the 2026 Al Millard Memorial Stocking Full of Love Toy Run, an annual event that helps provide Christmas gifts for children in need.

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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday As AAA Warns Drivers About Earlier Darkness

Daylight saving time comes to an end this weekend, and AAA is reminding motorists to prepare for changing driving conditions as the clocks move back one hour.

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Chattooga County FFA Pig Show And Auction Scheduled For November 9

Months of hard work and dedication by Chattooga County FFA and 4-H students will culminate next month with the annual Pig Show and Auction, scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.

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Twenty-Eight Students Earn High School Equivalency Through GNTC’s Accelerated Academy

Twenty-eight students have earned their High School Equivalency credentials through Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Accelerated Academy, completing an intensive program designed to help adults achieve their educational goals in just three days.

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Georgia DOT Plans Anchored Retaining Wall In Taylor’s Ridge Highway Repair Project

New details about the planned reconstruction of a section of U.S. Highway 27 over Taylor’s Ridge show that the Georgia Department of Transportation intends to install a permanently anchored retaining wall as part of its effort to stabilize the mountainside.

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Four Bids Submitted For Tooga Theater Restoration Project

Chattooga County officials are reviewing four bids submitted for the next phase of restoration work at the historic Tooga Theater in downtown Summerville.

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Howard Finster Artwork To Be Featured In Upcoming Auction And Fundraiser

Artwork by renowned folk artist and Chattooga County resident Howard Finster will be featured in a special auction next weekend, with a fundraising event planned to benefit the preservation of his famous Paradise Garden in Summerville.

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Trion Lady Bulldogs Advance With 1-0 Victory At State Softball Tournament

The Trion Lady Bulldogs are moving on in the Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Tournament after picking up another victory Thursday afternoon in Columbus.

Trion defeated Emanuel County Institute 1-0 in a tightly contested game at the South Commons Softball Complex, continuing the Lady Bulldogs’ impressive postseason run.

Trion Athletics confirmed the victory Thursday afternoon, celebrating the team’s hard-fought win and announcing that the Lady Bulldogs will return to action Friday, October 30, at 3:30 p.m.

The victory follows Trion’s 2-0 win over Irwin County on Wednesday and keeps the Lady Bulldogs in contention for a state championship.

The Lady Bulldogs have now recorded back-to-back shutouts in Columbus, allowing no runs in their first two games at the tournament.

Trion Athletics encouraged supporters to keep cheering on the team as the Lady Bulldogs prepare for Friday’s matchup.

Friday’s game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus.

WZQZ News will continue following the Lady Bulldogs as they compete for a state title.

Gang-Related Altercation At Hays State Prison Triggers Lockdowns Across Georgia

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Three inmates were injured in an altercation at Hays State Prison in Trion on Tuesday, October 27, prompting the Georgia Department of Corrections to place more than two dozen correctional facilities across the state on lockdown amid concerns about possible gang retaliation.

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