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November 6, 2026

Chattooga County Election Board Scheduled To Certify Election Results Today

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The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration is scheduled to meet this afternoon to certify results from Tuesday’s General Election.

The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office in Summerville.

Election officials have been reviewing and reconciling vote totals from Tuesday’s election, including absentee and provisional ballots, before making the results official.

All five Chattooga County precincts reported their results Tuesday night, with voters approving several local ballot measures.

Those measures included the renewal of the one-percent education sales tax and two proposals expanding property tax relief for qualifying senior citizens.

Voters in the Town of Trion also approved a school bond referendum.

Today is also the deadline for voters to correct certain problems with absentee ballots and provide required documentation for provisional ballots.

Under Georgia law, county election results must be certified no later than 5 PM Monday, November 9.

The results from Tuesday’s election remain unofficial until the certification process is completed.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Democrats Sweep Georgia Statewide Offices, Capture State House In Historic Election

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Georgia Democrats made sweeping gains in Tuesday’s General Election, winning every statewide office on the ballot, taking control of the Georgia House of Representatives for the first time in more than two decades and narrowing the Republican majority in the state Senate.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Salvation Army Seeks Volunteers And Donations For Holiday Programs Serving Chattooga County

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The Salvation Army of Rome is seeking volunteers and community support for its annual holiday programs, which provide Christmas assistance to families and senior citizens throughout the area, including Chattooga County.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Respond To Crash Involving Suspected Impaired Driver

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The Summerville Police Department responded to a single-vehicle accident Wednesday night, November 4, after a driver reportedly crashed into a retaining wall along Jakeville Avenue.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Historical Society To Meet Sunday At Historic Finley-Sanford Home

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The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its November meeting this Sunday, November 8, offering an opportunity for residents to learn more about local history while visiting one of the county’s historic homes.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Library Brings Back “Food For Fines” Program

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The Chattooga County Library is bringing back its annual “Food For Fines” program, giving patrons an opportunity to reduce overdue library fines while helping provide food for families in need.

The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is offering the program through December 19, allowing library patrons to exchange canned food donations for reductions in their outstanding fines.

For every canned food item donated, participants will receive a $2 credit toward overdue fines, up to a maximum of $20 in savings.

Library officials say the program provides an opportunity for patrons to clear up overdue fines while supporting the local community kitchen and helping provide food for those in need.

Residents who do not have outstanding library fines are also encouraged to participate by donating canned food items.

The Chattooga County Public Library is located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

The “Food For Fines” program continues through December 19.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Audit Details Financial Challenges And Improvements As Commissioner Allen Announces New Accounting Procedures

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county is making significant financial progress, pointing to the recently completed 2025 audit and changes in county accounting procedures as evidence of efforts to improve financial management, strengthen oversight and maintain adequate cash reserves.

November 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dade County High School Principal Faces Additional Charges Including Rape And Child Molestation

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The principal of Dade County High School in Trenton is facing additional felony charges, including rape, child molestation and aggravated sexual battery, following his arrest last week in an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

November 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – November 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 5, 2026:

November 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dense Morning Fog Gives Way To Sunshine As Cooler Weather Arrives This Weekend

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Dense fog is creating hazardous driving conditions across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia early Thursday morning, but sunshine and mild temperatures are expected later today before cooler weather arrives for the weekend.