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June 6, 2026

4-Foot Invasive Lizard Spotted In Georgia, Wildlife Officials Urge Action

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Georgia wildlife officials are warning residents about an invasive lizard species that is spreading across parts of the state and threatening native wildlife.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

FBI Offers Reward As Manhunt Continues For Escaped Georgia Inmate

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Federal authorities are continuing their search for a Georgia inmate accused of orchestrating an $11 million fraud scheme from behind bars after he escaped from a federal prison camp in south Georgia.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Wins ‘Battle Of The Beds’ Fundraiser Benefiting Shelter Dogs

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A friendly competition between Trion City Schools and Chattooga County Schools has resulted in thousands of dollars being raised to help dogs at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Camp Season Underway For Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council

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Summer camp season is officially underway for Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council, with hundreds of Scouts preparing for weeks of outdoor adventure, learning, and leadership development at Camp Sidney Dew.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Enacts New Spay And Neuter Ordinance

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Walker County pet owners are now required to have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered under a newly approved county ordinance.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Annual Health Initiative For Men And Women Planned For August In Rome

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The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition and the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia are encouraging residents across Northwest Georgia to make plans now to attend the 24th Annual Health Initiative for Men and Women on Saturday, August 15.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High Welders Bring Home Second-Place National Finish

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The Chattooga High School Welding Fabrication Team has earned a remarkable second-place finish at the SkillsUSA National Championships, representing the State of Georgia against the nation’s top career and technical education students.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – June 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, June 5, 2026:

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny Weekend Ahead Before Summer Storm Chances Return Next Week

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Residents across Chattooga County and the surrounding counties of Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama can look forward to another stretch of pleasant early June weather through the weekend.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New River Information Kiosks Installed in Trion, Lyerly and Chattoogaville

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River enthusiasts now have access to new information kiosks designed to improve safety, navigation, and awareness along the Chattooga River.