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September 5, 2026

Model Pulls Away From Chattooga For 42-7 Win At The Little Big Horn

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The Model Blue Devils continued their strong start to the 2026 season Friday night, defeating the Chattooga Indians 42-7 at the Little Big Horn.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Bulldogs Pick Up Road Win Over Ridgeland, 38-24

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The Trion Bulldogs got back in the win column Friday night, going on the road to Rossville and defeating the Ridgeland Panthers 38-24 in a non-region matchup.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory In Effect Today As Temperatures Climb Into Upper 90s

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Dangerous late-summer heat will continue across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today, with the National Weather Service keeping a Heat Advisory in effect until 8 PM this evening.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Reports Purse Missing After Vehicle Was Parked On Bellah Avenue

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A Summerville woman reported a missing purse to the Summerville Police Department after discovering it was no longer in her vehicle.

According to an incident report, Brandy Leigh Arnold told police that while her vehicle was parked on the side of the road on Bellah Avenue near Espy Street, her purse was removed from the vehicle.

Arnold said she had been away from the vehicle from approximately 8:30 AM until 2:26 PM on September 2.

The missing purse was described as baby blue with stiff handles. Inside was a brown wallet with “L” symbols on it containing Arnold’s driver’s license, credit cards and Social Security card.

The incident was documented by the Summerville Police Department as lost/missing property.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City Nearing Bid Opening For Summerville Recreation Restroom Renovations

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The City of Summerville is getting closer to opening bids for planned restroom renovations at the Summerville Recreation Department.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison In Cocaine Smuggling Scheme

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An Georgia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a scheme that used sham companies to import cocaine from Mexico and launder drug proceeds back to Mexico.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Labor Day Gospel Fest Coming Up Monday In Cloudland

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The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department is getting ready for its Labor Day Gospel Fest, coming up Monday at Cloudland Community Park.

The event will run from 10 AM until 2 PM Eastern Time, with no admission charge.

There will be open-mic gospel music, and sound equipment will be provided. Anyone who would like to participate is encouraged to bring an instrument and join in.

The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department will also be serving barbecue plates for $10, including a drink.

Again, the Labor Day Gospel Fest is Monday from 10 AM until 2 PM at Cloudland Community Park, sponsored by the Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Republicans Ask Attorney General To Clarify State Gun Law After Federal Ruling

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U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is leading seven other Republican members of Georgia’s congressional delegation in asking Attorney General Chris Carr to clarify how Georgia gun law should be applied following a recent federal court ruling involving the National Firearms Act.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Makes It Easier For Veterans To Request Personal Records

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Veterans who need copies of military, medical or benefits records now have a simpler way to find the correct place to request them.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tech’s STEAM Camp webpage.

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The 2026 STEAM Camp is returning this November, giving Georgia students an opportunity to explore engineering and transportation through hands-on activities and challenges.

The program is being promoted by the Georgia Department of Transportation and is designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

During the daytime camp sessions, students will participate in engineering design challenges, transportation and safety activities, creative problem-solving workshops and team-based competitions. Students will also have opportunities to learn from transportation industry professionals.

Organizers say STEAM Camp is designed to introduce young people to engineering and transportation careers while allowing them to see how science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics are used in the real world.

The 2026 STEAM Camp is scheduled for November 7 and 8, from 9 AM until 3 PM.

Registration is now open through the Georgia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, or ITE Georgia. Separate registration is available for elementary students in grades K-5 and middle and high school students in grades 6-12.

More information and registration are available here:

2026 STEAM Camp Registration – ITE Georgia