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March 17, 2026

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.

March 16, 2026

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School Board Appreciation Week Recognizes Leadership and Service in Chattooga County

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Chattooga County Schools are joining districts across the state in observing School Board Appreciation Week, held March 9–13, 2026, a time set aside to recognize the leadership, service, and commitment of local school board members.

March 16, 2026

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CHS Class of 1976 Plans 50th Reunion in Summerville

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Members of the Chattooga High School Class of 1976 are preparing to celebrate a major milestone as plans move forward for their 50th class reunion, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 in Summerville.