Lyerly Civic Club Organizing Community Food Box Effort for November 20th

The Lyerly Civic Club is organizing a food box effort to help local families facing food insecurity on November 20th. They are asking community members to recommend families privately who could benefit from this support. Nominations should be sent through private messages to the Lyerly Civic Club’s Facebook page. The success of the initiative depends on community donations of non-perishable food items or monetary support, which can be dropped off at Lyerly Town Hall. The club aims to assist families with grocery costs during the busy holiday season and encourages contributions before the assembly date. For more details, contact the Civic Club via social media.

Understanding The FLOST Sales Tax – Property Tax Relief for Chattooga County Property Owners

Chattooga County voters have approved the implementation of a new Floating Special Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST), marking a significant shift in local tax allocation designed to provide direct relief to property owners.

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Atrium Health Floyd’s Second Mobile Mammography Coach In Chattooga County Exceeds Goals, Diagnoses Nine Cancers in First Six Months

Atrium Health Floyd is celebrating a major success in its mission to bring crucial preventative care to rural communities, announcing that its second mobile mammography coach, located in Chattooga County,  has already surpassed its annual goal in just six months of service.

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Menlo School 4th Grader Khloe Elliott Claims Dual Reserve World Titles at Youth Rodeo Finals

Menlo Elementary School is celebrating the achievements of 9-year-old fourth-grader Khloe Elliott, who won two Reserve World Champion titles at the International Miniature Rodeo Association (IMRA) World Finals held in Jackson, Missouri, from November 5-8, 2023.

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Paradise Garden World’s Folk Art Church Guided Tour November 21

The Paradise Garden Foundation invites the public to participate in a guided tour of Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Summerville, GA scheduled for Friday, November 21st at 1 pm.

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Blood Assurance Asking for Donations in Advance of Busy Holiday Season

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Blood Assurance is in need of blood donations, and there are some incentives to roll up your sleeve.

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Northwest Georgia Shakes Off Morning Chill for a Week of Warmth

Residents across Northwest Georgia awoke to another frosty start Wednesday, with temperatures dipping into the low 30s. However, the biting chill is poised to swiftly depart, making way for remarkably mild conditions that are expected to dominate the forecast through early next week.

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – November 12, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, November 12, 2025:

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Chattooga County Young Farmers Earn North Region Outstanding Chapter Award

The Chattooga County Young Farmers chapter has been recognized as the North Region Outstanding Chapter, a significant achievement celebrated last week at the North Region Caucus held in Stephens County. The prestigious award acknowledges the chapter’s dedication to agricultural education, leadership, and community involvement.

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Chattooga Family Connection Launches 5th Annual ‘Stuff a Stocking’ Drive, Seeks Community Support

The Chattooga Family Connection has officially launched its 5th Annual “Stuff a Stocking” event, inviting the community to help bring holiday cheer and essential support to children and teens across the Trion and Chattooga school systems. Celebrating half a decade of giving, the initiative aims to brighten the season for students from Early Head Start all the way to 12th grade who may need a little extra assistance.

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