Nearly 300 GNTC Students to Graduate Thursday at Fall Commencement

Nearly 300 students from across Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s nine-county service area will be honored this week during GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony. Graduation will be held Thursday, December 4th, at the Dalton Convention Center, with the ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.

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Chattooga Family Connection’s “Stuff a Stocking” Drive Underway—100 Stockings Already Claimed

Chattooga County families and businesses have another chance to spread holiday cheer through Chattooga Family Connection’s 5th Annual “Stuff a Stocking” event, now officially underway.

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Pilgrim’s Breaks Ground on $400 Million Walker County Plant, 630+ Jobs Planned

Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, has officially broken ground on a new prepared foods facility in Walker County, a major project that leaders say will bring long-term impact to Northwest Georgia. The $400 million investment, first announced in July, is expected to create more than 630 new jobs once the plant is fully operational.

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Alabama Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison after Child Sex Convictions

A Rainsville, Alabama man has been sentenced to 60 years in state prison after being convicted on multiple counts related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the electronic solicitation of a minor, DeKalb County authorities announced Monday.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – December 2, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 2, 2025:

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Heavy Rain Today in Chattooga County, More Wet Weather Returns Late Week

Rain will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through this afternoon, with periods of heavy rainfall possible—especially overnight as a system moves through the region. Most areas are expected to pick up about 1 to 2 inches of rain, which could lead to ponding on roads and poor drainage—especially where leaves are clogging storm drains.

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Dispute Over Euthanasia Procedures Sparks Resignations at Chattooga County Animal Shelter

A disagreement over euthanasia procedures at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter has led to the resignation of both the shelter director and an animal control employee, according to reporting from The Summerville News last week.

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Governor Kemp Announces Georgia Lottery Surpasses $30 Billion Raised for Education

Governor Brian Kemp announced on Monday that the Georgia Lottery Corporation has now raised more than $30 billion for education since the lottery first began in 1993. State leaders say this milestone represents decades of investment in Georgia’s students, from early learning through the state’s Pre-K program to higher education through the HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.

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North Georgia EMC Reminds Farmers to Submit Updated GATE Cards by December 31

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North Georgia EMC is reminding its agricultural members to update their Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) Card information before the end of the year. Farmers who qualify for the exemption must renew their GATE status annually through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and then provide their updated card number to NGEMC.

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14th District GOP Issues Major Warning to Conservative Voters

The 14th Congressional District Republican Party has released an official update following Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement that she intends to resign, with her seat becoming officially vacant on January 5th, 2026. Under Georgia law, that vacancy triggers a special election to fill the remainder of the current term.

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