Thunderbirds Returning to Northwest Georgia: Wings Over North Georgia Announces 2026 Air Show Dates

The Blue Angels executing a Delta Roll with their Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. Note that two of the aircraft got swapped out with the two-seaters to bring some lucky passengers along.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show when it returns early next year to Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on April 3–4, 2026. The announcement marks an exciting return for one of the nation’s most elite aerial demonstration teams.

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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Rising Across Georgia and Alabama

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As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, drivers across Georgia are seeing a slight increase in gas prices heading into the holiday week. According to AAA, the statewide average now stands at $2.87 per gallon, driven by a modest rise in crude oil prices and growing travel demand. Prices are six cents higher than last week, nine cents higher than last month, but still six cents lower than this time last year. Filling up a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $43.95.

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Peppermint Project Returns to Sloppy Floyd State Park for a Night of Holiday Magic

Families across Chattooga County are invited to kick off the holiday season with a magical evening at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park as the Friends of Sloppy Floyd present this year’s Peppermint Project. The festive event will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Thanksgiving Hours: Ingles Open Until 4 PM – Walmart Closed

As Thanksgiving approaches, many local businesses are preparing for the holiday by adjusting their schedules — and that means residents will want to plan ahead. Most stores, offices, and restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but one local grocery store is helping provide a little extra time for last-minute shoppers.

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Local Law Enforcement Steps Up Holiday Patrols as Thanksgiving Travel Begins

As Thanksgiving travel increases across Georgia, law enforcement agencies statewide — including the Summerville Police Department, Trion Police Department, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office — are stepping up patrols to keep roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

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Georgia Department of Education Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities

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The Georgia Department of Education has released its 2026 legislative priorities, outlining key goals that will shape State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ discussions with lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session and guide the agency’s work in the years ahead.

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Arrest Report – Monday – November 24, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for November 24, 2025:

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Above-Normal Temperatures and Storm Risk Ahead for Chattooga County and NW Georgia

Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will see an active weather pattern develop this week as warm temperatures, rain, and even the potential for severe weather move in.

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Chattooga High School Senior Kadin Fife Commits to Tennessee Volunteers

Chattooga High School standout Kadin Fife, one of Georgia’s top rising defensive linemen, has announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee. Fife, a senior for the Indians, made his decision public on Friday, November 21st, marking a major milestone in his recruitment and adding to Tennessee’s growing pipeline of talent from Northwest Georgia.

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Chattooga County Extension Announces Slight Increase in Diagnostic Agricultural Service Fees

The Chattooga County Extension Office has announced that several of its diagnostic agricultural services will undergo small price adjustments beginning December 1, 2025. The update comes as the University of Georgia Extension System works to offset rising shipping and processing costs associated with soil, water, and forage testing.

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