Georgia residents looking to get a head start on their 2026 health insurance coverage can now begin “window shopping” for plans on the state’s official marketplace, Georgia Access, starting Wednesday, October 1st. While browsing is open, it’s important to note that actual enrollment for 2026 plans will not begin until November 1, 2025.
A high-speed pursuit that began on Highway 27 in Chattooga County Saturday evening was terminated by a pursuing deputy due to safety concerns for other motorists, according to Sheriff Mark Schrader. Despite the chase being called off, authorities have successfully identified both the vehicle and the suspect involved and are in the process of issuing warrants for their arrest.
Georgia’s unique and often debated “Pathways to Coverage” Medicaid program has been granted a one-year extension by the federal government, ensuring its continuation through 2026. The program, which mandates recipients to demonstrate 80 hours of work, volunteering, or education per month, has faced challenges in enrollment but is now set to undergo significant modifications aimed at increasing accessibility and streamlining compliance.
Summerville Police responded to a theft incident at the Amoco gas station and convenience store on Commerce Street on Thursday evening, September 25, 2025. A male suspect, later identified as Dustin Weaver, was located by officers but ultimately not charged after the store clerk declined to press criminal charges.
While Georgia proudly stands as the nation’s largest pecan producer, supplying approximately one-third of all pecans grown in the U.S., many homeowners with a backyard pecan tree often find themselves without a clear road map for care. Good news for these backyard nut enthusiasts: the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension has just unveiled a comprehensive new resource to simplify home pecan tree management.
A 25-year-old Chattooga County man lost his life Saturday night following a fatal ATV accident on West Armuchee Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 28, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia are experiencing a continuation of summer-like conditions this Sunday, driven by a powerful upper-level high-pressure system that is effectively blocking the arrival of traditional autumn weather. While a developing tropical system tracks along the East Coast, its impact on inland Georgia remains minimal, leaving the region hot, dry, and sunny.
A 19-year-old was arrested Friday night after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 27 at Back Penn Road left a family, including a 5-month-old infant, injured, and the driver attempting to flee the scene. Miguel Jimenez faces multiple charges, including DUI, hit-and-run, and improper use of a turn lane, following the incident.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced the appointment of Joel Dillingham as the new District 6 Area 4 Manager. Dillingham steps into the leadership role with a wealth of experience, bringing 18 years of dedicated service to GDOT. In his new capacity, he will be responsible for overseeing all construction and maintenance projects within Area 4, a region encompassing Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, and Walker counties in northwest Georgia.
