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June 7, 2026

Chattooga County Among Highest Poverty Rates in Northwest Georgia, New Data Shows

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Nearly one out of every five residents in Chattooga County lives below the federal poverty line, giving the county one of the highest poverty rates in Northwest Georgia, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and regional economic reports.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny Weekend Ahead Before Summer Storm Chances Return Next Week

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Residents across Chattooga County and the surrounding counties of Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama can look forward to another stretch of pleasant early June weather through the weekend.

May 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heavy Rain, Flooding Threat And Strong Storms Continue Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for several more days of wet and stormy weather as an active weather pattern continues to bring repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the region.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – April 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 17, 2026:

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Fire Conditions As Hot Dry Weather Continues

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are once again under heightened fire weather concerns as dangerously dry conditions and unusually hot temperatures continue through Saturday.

April 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Foundation Awards Over $48,000 in Spring Scholarships

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.

April 8, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Fire Danger High As Dry Weather Continues Across Chattooga County

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Dry conditions and near-normal temperatures are expected to hold steady across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the remainder of the week, but it’s the fire danger that has officials on alert.

April 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Fire Danger Remains Elevated Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Sunshine and comfortable temperatures may make it feel like a picture-perfect spring week in Chattooga County, but the dry air and gusty winds are creating serious concerns for fire danger across Northwest Georgia.

April 4, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Stormy Saturday Gives Way to a Cooler, Drier Week in Northwest Georgia

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Warm spring air, increasing humidity, and an approaching line of storms will make for an active weather day across Chattooga County and the surrounding Northwest Georgia region.

March 30, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Warmer Temperatures and Daily Rain Chances Return to Northwest Georgia This Week

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A noticeable warm-up is underway across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with springlike heat building Tuesday and daily rain chances settling in through the weekend.