“Sometimes, Hope Sounds Like the Voice of a Middle Schooler”: Trion Students Share What’s Positive in Their Lives

A new video from Trion Middle School is shining a light on student voices and everyday encouragement, as students took a moment to share what’s going right in their world.

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Walker County Historic Preservation Commission Sets Jan. 20 Meeting in LaFayette

The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission (WCHPC) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library, located at 305 South Duke Street in LaFayette.

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Polk Democrats Stand by Endorsement of Shawn Harris After Two More Democrats Enter GA-14 Special Election

The Polk County Democratic Committee says it is standing by its endorsement of Shawn Harris for U.S. Congress, even after two additional Polk County candidates qualified as Democrats to run for the open seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

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Makerspace Monday Returns to Chattooga Library Jan. 26 — Registration Required

Adults in Chattooga County can get hands-on with creative technology later this month during Makerspace Monday at the Chattooga Library.

The event is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville. Organizers say the program is open to ages 18 and up, and registration is required.

Participants can sign up for a time slot to use makerspace equipment such as a Cricut, 3-D printers, a large-format printer, and a laser engraver. Materials are available at cost, or attendees can bring their own.

Arrest Report – Friday – January 16, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 16, 2026:

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Light Rain Returns Tonight for Chattooga County & NW Georgia – Weekend Winter Storm Chance Still Low Confidence

Light Rain Returns Tonight for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, With a Low-Confidence Winter Storm Signal This Weekend

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Chattooga Unemployment at 4.8% in November; Region Mixed as GDOL Releases Latest Numbers

The Georgia Department of Labor has released new local unemployment numbers for November 2025, and Chattooga County’s unemployment rate came in at 4.8%.

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Chattooga Indians Football to Honor 2025 Team at Banquet on Jan. 21

The Chattooga Indians football banquet is set for Wednesday, January 21 at 6:00 PM in the Chattooga High School cafeteria. Dinner will be served, with lasagna, salad, and drinks provided.

Parents and visitors are asked to bring dinner rolls/bread and desserts to help complete the meal.

The program is a chance for the community to come together and recognize and celebrate the 2025 team one final time.

Atrium Health Floyd Doctor Urges “Three Simple Steps” to Cut Winter Illness Risk

As the new year begins, Atrium Health Floyd is reminding Northwest Georgians that respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV tend to surge during the winter months—and prevention is still the best defense.

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Kemp at Eggs & Issues: Affordability First, Big Transportation Spending, Energy Reliability, Workforce Pathways, and a New Homelessness Grant

Governor Brian Kemp delivered the closing address at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues event earlier this week, outlining what he described as his top legislative and budget priorities for the 2026 General Assembly session.

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