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March 20, 2026

Arrest Report – Friday – March 20, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 20, 2026:

March 20, 2026

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Unseasonably Warm, Dry Weather Continues Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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A stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather is expected to continue across Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia through the weekend and into early next week.

March 20, 2026

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Local FFA Chapters Raise Nearly $2,000 for Animal Shelter During Day of Service

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Students from across Chattooga County came together for a day of service, raising nearly $2,000 to support the local animal shelter while also volunteering their time.

March 20, 2026

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IRS Free File Available for 2026 Tax Season

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The Internal Revenue Service is once again offering its Free File program for the 2026 tax season, giving millions of Americans a no-cost option to prepare and file their federal tax returns online.

March 20, 2026

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Chattooga County Woman Arrested on Drug and DUI Charges in Floyd County

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop in neighboring Floyd County.

March 20, 2026

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VA Announces $112 Million In Suicide Prevention Grants For Veterans

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a $112 million grant funding opportunity for organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans nationwide.

March 20, 2026

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Elevated Steel to Bring 100 Jobs to North Floyd Industrial Park

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Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have finalized an agreement for the purchase of land in the North Floyd Industrial Park, a move expected to bring around 100 new jobs to the area.

March 19, 2026

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Update Released on Health of State Senate Candidate Lanny Thomas

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An update has been released on the health and campaign status of Republican State Senate candidate and former Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas following a recent medical emergency.

March 19, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – March 19, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 19, 2026:

March 19, 2026

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Warm and Dry Stretch Ahead for Northwest Georgia

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A noticeable warm-up is settling into Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia, with temperatures expected to climb a little higher each day through the weekend. After the recent stretch of chilly mornings and frosty conditions, temperatures are now turning sharply warmer, bringing a much more springlike pattern to the region.