Special Election Set for March 10 to Fill Northwest Georgia’s 14th District Seat After Greene Resignation

Governor Brian Kemp issued an order Tuesday calling for a special election on Tuesday, March 10 to fill the vacant 14th Congressional District seat after U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Rome resigned, effective Monday, Jan. 5.

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Georgia Reports Seven Traffic Deaths Over New Year’s Holiday

The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports that seven people died in automobile crashes statewide during the 102-hour New Year’s holiday travel period, as troopers and officers worked high-visibility patrols across Georgia, including routes serving Northwest Georgia.

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Georgia Attorney General Joins Crackdown on Gift Card Scams

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers across the state to stay on alert for gift card scams, as fraud reports typically spike during the holiday season and into January when many people begin redeeming cards they received as gifts. Carr is joining attorneys general from other states in a public awareness push aimed at stopping criminals who steal gift card numbers, drain balances, and target victims through phone calls, texts, emails, and social media messages demanding payment in gift cards.

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Rainy Saturday for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia will stay wet today as widespread rain continues through the morning and into the evening.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – December 30, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 30, 2025:

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Arrest Report – Monday – December 29, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 29, 2025:

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Field Swells to 20 Candidates in Special Election Race for Northwest Georgia’s 14th District

The race to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to grow, with four more Republicans filing paperwork, bringing the total to 20 candidates registered with the Federal Election Commission so far.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – December 28, 2025

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

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Arrest Report – Saturday – December 27, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 27, 2025:

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Three Candidates Enter Race for Georgia Senate District 53 Seat After Colton Moore Launches Congressional Bid

Three candidates have announced plans to run for Georgia Senate District 53 following Sen. Colton Moore’s decision to pursue a congressional seat. Moore, a Republican from Trenton, is campaigning to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who announced she will resign from Congress in January.

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