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September 25, 2026

Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High As Unemployment Edges Up

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Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6 percent, Rome Down

Northwest Georgia added workers during August, with both the regional labor force and the number of people employed reaching all-time highs, according to new figures from the Georgia Department of Labor.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Firearms Deer Season Just Weeks Away In Georgia And Alabama

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Georgia deer hunters are already in the woods for archery season, but the opening of the state’s regular firearms deer season is now just a few weeks away.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – September 24, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 24, 2026:

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Thursday Weather: First Real Taste Of Fall Arrives

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A noticeable change in the weather settles into Northwest Georgia today as cooler and much drier air moves into the region, bringing what will feel like the first real taste of fall.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Millage Rate To Be Set Friday; School Board Rate Drops To 8.518 Mills

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Chattooga County property owners now know one major part of their 2026 property tax calculation, while another will be determined Friday.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Returning To Sixth Avenue Home Despite Trespass Warning

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A Summerville man was arrested after police say he returned to a Sixth Avenue residence despite having previously been told by law enforcement not to return.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Allegedly Ignoring Ban From Summerville Housing Authority Property

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A man was arrested on a criminal trespass charge after Summerville Police say he returned to a Summerville Housing Authority property despite previously being banned from the property.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Hays State Prison Officer Faces New Federal Drug And Gun Charges

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A former corrections officer who previously served time in federal prison for smuggling methamphetamine into Hays State Prison in Trion is facing new federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Trade Dispute Leads To Stolen Vehicle Investigation And Arrest

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A dispute over a vehicle trade led Summerville Police to a damaged pickup truck connected to a separate stolen vehicle investigation earlier this month.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Police Identify Pedestrian Killed In Shorter Avenue Crash

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A 70-year-old Rome woman was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Shorter Avenue, according to the Rome Police Department