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January 11, 2026

Chattooga High School Releases Athletic and School Events Schedule for the Week

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Chattooga High School Athletic Director Mark Turner has released the schedule of athletic events and school activities for the upcoming week at CHS.

The week begins on Tuesday, January 13, with wrestling action at home as Chattooga hosts Ridgeland/Pepperell for Senior Night. The match is set to begin at 4 p.m., with Gordon handling gate operations and Culbert providing coverage.

On Thursday, January 15, Chattooga High School will recognize underclassmen during Rising Freshman Night, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The event will involve all administrators and is geared toward students and families preparing for the transition into high school.

The week concludes on Saturday, January 17, when the Chattooga wrestling team competes in the State Duals, with the location and time to be announced.

School officials encourage students, parents and fans to stay tuned for updates as event details may change.

January 11, 2026

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GDOT Opens Five Major Northwest Georgia Road Projects to Traffic, Including $26.8M Villa Rica Bypass

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has completed five major transportation projects across Northwest Georgia and opened them to traffic, marking more than $51 million in construction work aimed at improving safety, traffic flow and long-term infrastructure conditions.

January 11, 2026

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Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Returns April 3–4 in Rome With U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as Headliners

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The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will return to the skies over Rome this spring, taking place Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, at Russell Regional Airport, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline the two-day event.

Air show organizers say the Thunderbirds are expected to be in town throughout air show week, and JLC Airshow Management President John Cowman noted he’s especially excited that the team will be able to land at Rome’s airport this time, crediting a recent runway extension for making that possible.

The show will feature aerial performances both days, along with a twilight show and fireworks on Friday night. Organizers also emphasized there will be no show on Sunday, which falls on Easter.

Tickets are on sale now through the event website and must be purchased in advance. Organizers say tickets will not be sold at the air show. For updates leading up to the event, attendees are encouraged to follow Wings Over North Georgia Airshow on Facebook.

January 11, 2026

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Speaker Jon Burns Unveils Georgia House 2026 Agenda Centered on Affordability, Property Tax Relief, Healthcare and Literacy

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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has unveiled the Georgia House of Representatives’ policy agenda for the 2026 Legislative Session, saying the chamber will focus on affordability and quality of life for families across the state while continuing work tied to recent tax cuts, insurance-cost efforts, education initiatives and healthcare investments.

January 11, 2026

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Woman Arrested on Felony Charge Alleging Unlawful Sexual Conduct With Inmate at Floyd County Prison

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A Cartersville woman has been arrested on a felony warrant accusing her of unlawful sexual conduct with a person in custody, according to an arrest warrant in the case.

The warrant alleges 26-year-old Jazmine Prechy Richardson, identified as a member of the kitchen staff at the Floyd County Prison, engaged in a sexual act with an inmate.

Investigators say the alleged incident happened during the early morning hours of October 20. No additional details were immediately available, and officials have not released further information about the circumstances surrounding the case.

Richardson’s arrest is tied to the felony warrant, and the investigation remains ongoing.

January 10, 2026

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Flood Watch Continues for Northwest Georgia, Including Chattooga County, Through 8 PM Saturday

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A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Saturday for Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as periods of moderate to heavy rainfall keep flash flooding a concern into the afternoon and evening.

January 10, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 10, 2025

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 10, 2025:

January 10, 2026

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Construction Ready CareerExpo & SkillsUSA Championships Mark 20th Anniversary; Chattooga High Has a Strong Track Record in State Competition

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Georgia’s biggest skilled-trades event—the Construction Ready CareerExpo & SkillsUSA Georgia State Championships—returns to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on February 19–20, 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary.

January 10, 2026

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Chattooga County Schools Use Vision Care and Mobile Bookstore to Boost Student Literacy

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Educators in Chattooga County are turning to creative solutions to improve literacy and encourage a love of reading among students, especially in a rural community with limited access to services.

January 10, 2026

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Ringgold Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Funds Theft After False Overtime Claims at National Military Park

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Donny Campbell, a former maintenance department employee at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after submitting false overtime entries on his timesheets.