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October 7, 2026

$10 Million In Housing Grants Available; Chattooga County Among Communities That Could Seek Funding

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A new round of state-administered housing grants could provide an opportunity for communities such as Chattooga County to obtain funding for home repairs and the development of affordable housing.

September 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Housing Affordability Remains A Challenge In Chattooga County As New Apartments Move Forward

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Finding housing that local families can afford remains a challenge in Chattooga County, even as home prices have softened from a year ago and a new apartment development near Trion prepares to break ground.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Groundbreaking Set For New Chattooga Ridge Apartment Development Near Trion

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A new housing development near Trion will officially move into the construction phase this week, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 11 AM for Chattooga Ridge, a new apartment community planned for families.

July 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Happening This Evening: Public Invited To Weigh In On Proposed Tiny Home And Container Development Moratorium

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Chattooga County residents will have another opportunity this evening to weigh in on a proposed temporary moratorium involving certain nontraditional residential and mixed-use developments.

July 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Second Public Hearing Scheduled About Tiny Homes And Cargo Homes In Chattooga County

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is considering new regulations for cargo trailers that have been converted into residences, citing concerns about public safety, infrastructure and emergency response access.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Allen Considering Moratorium on Tiny Home and Container Home Developments in Chattooga County

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says he is considering a temporary moratorium on certain tiny home, container home and other non-traditional development projects while the county reviews how those projects should be regulated in the future.

July 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley Seeks Volunteers to Help Build Homes and Hope

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Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is seeking volunteers to support its mission of building homes and creating hope for families across Chattooga, Floyd and Polk counties.

Volunteers do not have to be experienced with construction to help. The organization offers several ways for community members to get involved.

Ground was broken in late May on Habitat’s 62nd home, which will be built for the Cornejo family. Executive Director Betsy Allgood encourages residents to watch for upcoming information about volunteer opportunities connected with the home build.

Volunteers are also needed to work concessions during Rome Emperors home games at AdventHealth Stadium. Habitat operates two large concession stands and the nacho stand, receiving 15 percent of the proceeds along with any tips donated by customers.

Habitat also welcomes volunteers, donations and shoppers at its ReStore near Central Plaza in Rome.

More information about volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is available at www.habitatcoosavalley.org.

June 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ossoff Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill Targeting Corporate Purchases of Single-Family Homes

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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff says a bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress includes provisions designed to crack down on large corporations buying up single-family homes and driving up housing costs for families in Georgia.

June 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Report Shows More Than 660 Chattooga County Residents Live In Subsidized Housing

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A new report from USAFacts, using data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, shows that hundreds of Chattooga County residents rely on federally subsidized housing programs.

June 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rising Housing Costs Continue To Squeeze Chattooga County Residents

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Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many families in Chattooga County as rent prices continue to rise while wages struggle to keep pace with the cost of living.