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September 18, 2026

New Georgia Law Gives Banks More Power To Stop Suspected Elder Financial Exploitation

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Georgia financial institutions now have additional authority to temporarily stop transactions when they suspect an elderly or disabled customer is being financially exploited.

September 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat And Dry Weather Affecting Early Deer Season In Northwest Georgia

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Georgia’s archery deer season is underway, but hunters across Northwest Georgia are dealing with unusually hot and dry conditions during the opening days of the season.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Change Planned On Rena Street During Finster Fest

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Chattooga County EMA is advising motorists about a temporary traffic change near Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Pennville during Finster Fest this weekend.

According to the Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency, Rena Street will temporarily operate as a one-lane road during the festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20.

The traffic change is expected to go into effect Saturday morning between 7 and 8 AM and remain in place until the conclusion of the event.

County officials say the adjustment is necessary because of the large number of pedestrians expected to be walking to and from Finster Fest, along with buses transporting festival attendees throughout the weekend.

Motorists traveling through the area are being asked to use caution, watch for pedestrians and be prepared for possible delays.

Finster Fest will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM until 5 PM each day at Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Pennville.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – September 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 17, 2026:

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny And Hot Thursday With Heat Index Near 99

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Another round of unusually hot September weather is in store for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia on Thursday, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Farmers Market Open This Morning With Local Favorites

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The Trion Farmers Market is open this morning with another selection of locally made foods, produce and homemade favorites.

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

Among the items available today are fried pies, chicken salad, muscadines, peanut brittle, cashew brittle, no-bake cookies and cornflake candy.

Shoppers can also find Granny Parker Pickles, other pickles, relish, salsa, Zippy, jams and jellies, pickled Vidalia onions, pickled eggs and pickled okra.

The Trion Farmers Market has become a regular Thursday stop for residents looking for locally produced foods, homemade treats and specialty items.

Residents are encouraged to stop by the pavilion near the track field off Simmons Street in Trion this morning and support local vendors.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Using Roadsides To Help Protect Monarch Butterflies

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Those patches of taller grass and wildflowers motorists sometimes see along Georgia highways may be serving a purpose beyond simply beautifying the roadside.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Driver Arrested After Deputy Reports Erratic Driving On Trion Teloga Road

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A 55-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office deputy reported observing a vehicle being driven erratically on Trion Teloga Road.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Price Sentenced To 25 Years In Oak Street Shooting Case

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A Summerville man who was acquitted of murder in the 2025 shooting death of Christopher “DJ” Chapman has now been sentenced on the two charges for which a Chattooga County jury found him guilty.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High Looks To Defend Regional Title At Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge

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The Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge returns to Rome in October, and Chattooga County will again have a strong connection to the regional skilled-trades competition.