Georgia Employment Reaches Record Highs For Ninth Consecutive Month

Georgia’s workforce continued setting records in September, with the state’s labor force and number of employed residents reaching all-time highs for the ninth consecutive month, according to new figures released by the Georgia Department of Labor.

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Veterans Expected To Receive 3.6% Increase In VA Disability Payments In 2027

Veterans across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia who receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits beginning in January 2027.

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Free Breast Cancer Screenings Offered Today At Chattooga County Health Department

The Chattooga County Health Department is hosting a special breast cancer awareness event today, Friday, October 16, offering free breast exams and information about breast cancer screening to eligible women in the community.

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Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase Through Chattooga County

A 60-year-old man was arrested following a high-speed pursuit through Chattooga County after a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by a man reportedly wanted in two other Georgia counties.

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Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute On Packer Dairy Road

A 37-year-old woman was arrested following a domestic dispute on Packer Dairy Road in Chattooga County after deputies reported that she became disorderly while emergency medical personnel were evaluating her.

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AAA Warns More Than One-Third Of Drivers Fail To Move Over For Roadside Vehicles

With National Slow Down, Move Over Day coming up Saturday, October 17, AAA is reminding Georgia motorists that failing to slow down or change lanes for vehicles stopped along the roadside can have deadly consequences.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – October 15, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 15, 2026:

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Trion Farmers Market Offering Fresh Produce And Homemade Favorites Today

The Trion Farmers Market is welcoming shoppers today, Thursday, October 15, with a variety of fresh produce, homemade foods and locally prepared favorites.

The market is held at the pavilion near the track field in Trion, just off Simmons Street, giving residents an opportunity to shop locally while supporting area farmers and vendors.

Mountain View Market will be bringing a selection of fresh produce, including tomatoes, squash, okra, cucumbers, cabbage, lettuce and grapes.

Visitors will also find plenty of homemade foods prepared by the market’s popular cooking ladies. This week’s offerings include vegetable beef soup, potato soup, chicken salad, pimento cheese, caramel apples, fried pies, peanut brittle, no-bake cookies, peanut butter cookies and Mexican cornbread.

A variety of homemade canned goods and specialty items will also be available, including jams, jellies, relishes, salsa, zippy, pickled okra, pickled eggs and onions, and Granny Parker Pickles.

With sunny skies and afternoon temperatures expected to reach the upper 80s, Thursday should provide favorable weather for visiting the market.

The Trion Farmers Market offers residents a chance to purchase fresh food, enjoy homemade favorites and support local growers and vendors.

Summer-Like Heat Gives Way To Much Cooler Weather This Weekend

Residents across Chattooga County can expect one more stretch of summer-like temperatures before a strong cold front brings a significant change in the weather this weekend.

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Georgia EPD Approves Environmental Review Exemption For Summerville Water Treatment Plant Improvements

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has issued an environmental review determination for improvements to the City of Summerville’s Raccoon Creek Water Treatment Plant, a project designed to address potentially harmful chemicals in the city’s drinking water supply.

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