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August 30, 2026

Some Walker County Residents Can Get 60% Reimbursement For Septic Repairs

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Some Walker County homeowners with failing septic systems may qualify to have 60% of the cost of repairs reimbursed through a new round of grant funding.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Jury Finds Deoveon Price Not Guilty Of Murder In Oak Street Shooting Death

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A Chattooga County jury has found Deoveon LaWayne Price not guilty of murder in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 27-year-old Christopher “DJ” Chapman, but jurors convicted Price on two other charges.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested In Cherokee County On Harassment Charge

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A Trion man was arrested earlier this month in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, according to jail and arrest records.

Derrick Hogue, 31, of Trion, was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center on August 18. Records show Hogue was booked at approximately 8:33 PM.

Hogue was reportedly charged with harassment.

Available online booking information does not provide details concerning the circumstances that led to the harassment charge.

Records indicate Hogue was subsequently released from custody on August 20.

The arrest occurred in Cherokee County, Alabama, which borders Chattooga County to the west.

An arrest is based on probable cause, and Hogue is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Measles Outbreak Linked To Metro Atlanta Daycare

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Georgia health officials have confirmed four additional cases of measles connected to a daycare in metro Atlanta, bringing the state’s reported total to 11 cases so far in 2026.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 29, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 29, 2026:

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Friday Night Football Scores From Across Northwest Georgia

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High school football teams across Northwest Georgia were back under the Friday night lights last night, with several rivalry games and decisive victories highlighting the August 28 schedule.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Model Hands Trion First Loss Of Season, 31-7

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The Trion Bulldogs suffered their first loss of the 2026 season Friday night as the Model Blue Devils came to Sam R. McCain Stadium and defeated Trion 31-7.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny Saturday With Heat Building Into Next Week

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Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a mostly sunny and warm Saturday, with hotter temperatures building during the coming week.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Saturday At The Fair Packed With Livestock Shows, Poultry Auction And Live Music

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Today is expected to be one of the busiest days of the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, with a full Saturday schedule featuring livestock competitions, the popular poultry show and auction, demonstrations, carnival rides, fair food and two live bands.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

United Way Hiring 211 Community Resource Specialist Serving Chattooga, Floyd And Polk Counties

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United Way FPC is looking for a new Community Resource Specialist to help connect residents of Chattooga, Floyd and Polk counties with vital community services.

The organization recently posted the opening for a 211 Community Resource Specialist, a part-time position serving as a frontline representative for the United Way’s 211 program.