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September 6, 2026

Heat And Severe Storms Possible Today, Cooler For Labor Day

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A Heat Advisory remains in effect today across much of North and Central Georgia as another hot and humid afternoon is expected. In Chattooga County, the high will reach around 95 degrees, with the heat index potentially climbing to around 102.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Low-Cost Spay And Neuter Transport Available For Chattooga County Pets

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Animal Advocates of Chattooga County, in partnership with My Kids Have Paws Veterinary Services, is offering another opportunity for local residents to have dogs and cats spayed or neutered at a reduced cost.

The next transport to Rome is scheduled for Monday, September 28. Pets will be dropped off and picked up at the Elder’s Ace Hardware Shopping Center, next to Red Lobster, at 610 Shorter Avenue NW in Rome.

Drop-off will be between 7 and 7:15 AM, with owners notified by text when the transport is returning to Rome for pickup.

Appointments are limited. As of the announcement, openings were available for 10 male cats, nine female cats and three male dogs.

Residents must contact My Kids Have Paws directly at 706-671-1104, option 4, to schedule an appointment. Animal Advocates of Chattooga County cannot schedule appointments.

A $41 deposit is required when scheduling and is applied toward the appointment. The announcement says $20 of that deposit can be reimbursed to Chattooga County residents.

Financial assistance is available for qualifying Chattooga County residents and covers a portion of the spay or neuter procedure and rabies vaccine. Proof of residency is required, and assistance is limited to 10 pets per household.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Council Backs UGA PROPEL Rural Economic Development Program

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The City of Summerville has formally expressed its support for the PROPEL Program, a University of Georgia initiative designed to help rural communities develop strategies for long-term economic growth and stability.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Measles Outbreak Grows To Eight Cases; 14 Confirmed Statewide This Year

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three additional measles cases connected to the current metro Atlanta outbreak, bringing the number of cases associated with that outbreak to eight.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Power To The Polls Voter Registration Event Set For September 19

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A community voter registration and education event called “Power to the Polls” will be held Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive in Summerville.

The event is being hosted by Summerville City Councilwoman Simone Adams and Ashley Adams and will offer voter registration assistance and verification.

Organizers say those attending should bring a valid photo ID.

The event will also feature free lunch while supplies last, along with giveaways and prizes throughout the day.

“Power to the Polls” is being promoted as a community voter registration and education initiative under the theme “Your Voice, Your Vote.”

Anyone with questions or interested in volunteering can call 706-537-3869.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Warnock Calls For Statewide Moratorium On New Data Centers

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U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center construction in Georgia, saying large projects should not move forward until protections are in place for local residents.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Absentee Ballot Applications Now Being Accepted For November Election

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Chattooga County voters who plan to vote by absentee ballot in the November 3 General and Special Election can now submit their applications.

According to Chattooga County Elections and Registration, absentee-by-mail applications must be received between August 17 and October 23, 2026.

The first absentee ballots will be mailed beginning October 5.

Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Registrar’s Office no later than 7 PM on Election Day, November 3. Officials say absentee ballots should not be turned in at Election Day polling locations. Ballots taken to a polling location on Election Day will be voided or cancelled and must instead be returned to the Registrar’s Office at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.

Different deadlines apply to voters covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

Voters with questions about absentee voting can contact Chattooga County Elections and Registration.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Junior Angler Fishing Day Set For September 26 At Little River Canyon

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A Junior Angler Fishing Day will be held Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM until 2 PM at Canyon Mouth Park at Little River Canyon National Preserve.

The event is being held as part of National Public Lands Day and will feature fishing instruction and education for all ages, along with fish-printing arts and crafts for those who do not want to fish.

All supplies will be provided.

Fishing is free for youth ages 16 and under. Adults who want to fish must have a valid Alabama fishing license.

Participants can also complete a Junior Angler booklet to receive a Junior Angler Ranger badge.

There will be no entrance fee for the day.

Again, the event is Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM until 2 PM at Canyon Mouth Park at Little River Canyon National Preserve.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Sets New Record With $35.2 Billion In Economic Development Investment

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Georgia recorded another record-breaking year for economic development, with approximately $35.2 billion in new project investments during Fiscal Year 2026, according to Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – September 5, 2026

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