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October 15, 2026

Fall Colors Expected To Peak Soon At James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park

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Fall is arriving in Northwest Georgia, and James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park near Summerville is preparing for one of the most colorful times of the year.

October 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tax Revenues Increase 2.3 Percent In September As Sales Tax Collections Climb

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Georgia’s tax collections increased during September, with stronger sales tax and corporate income tax revenues helping offset a decline in individual income tax collections.

October 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Voters Can Cast Ballots Saturday As Early Voting Continues

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Chattooga County voters who are unable to visit the polls during the regular workweek will have an opportunity to vote this Saturday, October 17, as the first weekend of advance voting gets underway for the November 3 General Election.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – October 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 14, 2026:

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Near-Record Heat Today Before Strong Cold Front Brings Weekend Cooldown

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Residents across Chattooga County can expect another unusually warm October day today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s before a strong cold front brings much cooler weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Confirms 22nd Measles Case Of 2026 As Health Officials Urge Vaccination

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed another measles case, bringing the state’s total to 22 cases so far in 2026, more than double the 10 cases reported during all of 2025.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Toys For Tots Announces Christmas Toy Registration Dates

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The Chattooga County Toys for Tots program has announced registration dates for families needing assistance with Christmas gifts for their children this holiday season.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Voters To Decide Three Constitutional Amendments As Early Voting Gets Underway In Chattooga County

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Georgia voters heading to the polls for the November 3 General Election will be asked to decide three proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution. The questions involve property tax treatment for agricultural land, how probate court judges are elected, and how the state funds emergency 911 services.

While the amendments will appear on ballots throughout Georgia, their potential effects could also be felt in Chattooga County, particularly among farmers, property owners and those who depend on local emergency services.

Early voting began Tuesday, October 13, and all advance voting in Chattooga County takes place at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office in Summerville.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Thirteenth Annual Sequoyah Quilt Show Coming To Historic Summerville Depot October 17-18

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The Historic Summerville Depot will be filled with colorful quilts, traditional craftsmanship and stories of the past this weekend as the 13th Annual Sequoyah Quilt Show returns to downtown Summerville.

October 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Public Hearing Thursday On $1 Million Welcome Hill Water Project Expected To Benefit 118 Residents

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Residents in the Welcome Hill community near Trion will have an opportunity tomorrow to learn more about a major water system improvement project expected to benefit approximately 118 residents.