Political Shuffle Ahead: Greene to Leave Congress as Multiple Candidates Announce State and Federal Bids

Northwest Georgia’s political landscape is shifting as Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene prepares to step down from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Greene announced she will resign effective January 5, 2026, a move that will trigger a special election to fill the remainder of her term.

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Summerville Woman Reports Missing Prescription; Police Investigate Incident at CVS

The Summerville Police Department is investigating a report of missing medication after a local woman said her prescription was picked up but never delivered to her. According to the incident report, the call came in on November 13th when an officer was dispatched to CVS in Summerville regarding a possible lost or stolen prescription.

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“Stranger Things” Buzz in Jackson, Georgia

The town of Jackson, Georgia is once again drawing major attention as the newest season of Stranger Things brings fans back to its streets. Jackson serves as the real-life backdrop for the fictional town of Hawkins, and with the show returning this season, tourism in the area is getting another major surge.

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Walker County Animal Shelter Joins Nationwide “Empty the Shelters” Event December 1–15

The Walker County Animal Shelter is partnering once again with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to bring holiday cheer to homeless pets. The shelter is one of 300 locations across the country taking part in the Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope adoption event, running December 1st through 15th.

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Georgia Park Ranked Among the Most Snake-Infested in the Nation

Georgia is getting national attention after being named home to one of the most snake-infested state parks in the United States. A recent listing from World Atlas ranks Skidaway Island State Park, located just south of Savannah, among the top seven parks in the nation with the highest concentration of snakes.

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Lyerly Woman Faces Additional Charges After Drugs Found at Floyd County Jail

A Lyerly woman arrested for shoplifting at the West Rome Walmart is now facing a series of felony charges after authorities say she attempted to bring drugs into the Floyd County Jail.

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Arrest Report – Friday – November 28, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 28, 2025:

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Dry Weather Raises Fire Concerns Ahead of Weekend Rain in Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will stay dry and cool through Saturday as high pressure remains in control of the region. Forecasters say these dry conditions, combined with low humidity and breezy northwest winds, may create elevated fire danger across parts of north and central Georgia.

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Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Boost Local Shops in Chattooga County

As Black Friday rolls into Small Business Saturday, merchants across Chattooga County are preparing for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. While national retailers compete with major online sales, many local shop owners say this weekend has become increasingly important for small businesses in Summerville, Trion, Menlo, and Lyerly.

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Holiday Shoppers Warned of Rising QR Code Scams

As the holiday season ramps up, cybersecurity experts are warning shoppers in Northwest Georgia and across the country to be cautious when using QR codes. While the codes have become a convenient part of everyday life—used for menus, payments, package tracking, and event check-ins—they are also becoming a growing target for scammers.

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