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March 17, 2026

Chattooga BOE Seeking Quotes For High School Lawn Care Service

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is seeking quotes from service providers for lawn care services at Chattooga County High School.

March 17, 2026

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Lyerly Planning Easter Egg Hunt At Angus McLeod Park

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The Town of Lyerly is inviting families to hop on over for its annual Easter celebration later this month at Angus McLeod Park.

The Lyerly Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, March 28, at Angus McLeod Park, located at 5801 Highway 114 in Lyerly. The event is open to children ages 12 and under, with the egg hunt beginning promptly at noon.

Young participants will have the chance to search for colorful eggs hidden throughout the park. Organizers say special golden eggs will also be hidden in each age group, offering additional prize opportunities.

In addition to the hunt, children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and take photos during the event.

Following the egg hunt, families are invited to stay and enjoy a free hot dog picnic.

Town officials encourage families to arrive early to make sure children are ready when the hunt begins.

For more information, residents can contact the Town of Lyerly at 706-895-2011.

March 17, 2026

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Voters Return to the Polls for Special Election Runoff – April 7

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Voters in the 53rd Georgia State Senate District and the 14th U.S. Congressional District will return to the polls for a runoff election that will be held on April 7th.

March 16, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – March 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 16, 2026:

March 16, 2026

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Strong Storms, Tornado Threat Moving Through Chattooga County; Cold Blast to Follow

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Strong to severe thunderstorms were moving through Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia early Monday morning, bringing the threat of damaging winds and a few brief tornadoes as a powerful squall line pushes across the region.

March 16, 2026

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Former Commissioner Responds to Audit Concerns as County Works to Reconcile Finances

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Former Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is responding to recent online discussions about findings from the ongoing 2024 audit of Chattooga County finances, offering context about accounting discrepancies identified during that time.

March 16, 2026

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Thunderbirds to headline Wings Over North Georgia air show in Rome

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One of Georgia’s biggest spring events is just weeks away as the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns to Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on April 3-4, 2026, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline the show.

March 16, 2026

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Bull Breeding Soundness Exams Scheduled in Chattooga County

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Cattle producers in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to have herd bulls evaluated during upcoming Bull Breeding Soundness Exams scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center.

March 16, 2026

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Golf Tournament Planned to Benefit Chattooga Middle School Cheerleaders

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A fundraising golf tournament has been scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Little Mole Country Club, with proceeds going to support the Chattooga Middle School Cheerleaders.

March 16, 2026

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Summerville Middle School Students Visit Oakview Residents for Morning of Games, Stories and Service

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A group of Summerville Middle School boys spent part of their morning last week at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation, visiting with residents during the facility’s monthly men’s social and creating meaningful connections through games, conversation, and shared activities.