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October 12, 2026

GNTC Program Helps Students Overcome Financial Barriers To College And Career Training

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is highlighting a federally funded program that helps eligible students overcome financial challenges while pursuing college degrees, technical certificates and workforce training.

October 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

West Nile Virus Cases Rise To 17 In Georgia As Mosquito Season Continues

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The number of confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Georgia has more than doubled over the past month, prompting state health officials to remind residents that mosquito season is not over.

October 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Traffic Safety Grant Includes Chattooga County In Regional Enforcement Network

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A new traffic safety grant awarded to the Calhoun Police Department will support coordinated law enforcement efforts across ten Northwest Georgia counties, including Chattooga County.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council To Consider Emergency Gas Repairs, Grant Funding And Equipment Purchases Monday

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The Summerville City Council will meet Monday, October 12, at 5 PM, with emergency natural gas infrastructure repairs, federal grant funding and city equipment purchases among the items on the agenda.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – October 11, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, October 11, 2026:

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Improving Weather Expected Sunday As Remnants Of Isaias Move Away From Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County can expect improving weather conditions Sunday as the remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias continue moving away from Northwest Georgia following Saturday’s heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm damage.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heil Environmental In Fort Payne Hosting Open Interviews Tuesday

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Heil Environmental, a major manufacturer of garbage truck bodies located in Fort Payne, Alabama, is continuing its recruitment efforts with another open interview event scheduled for Tuesday, October 13.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Library Hiring Part-Time Library Assistant

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The Chattooga County Library is accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant I position, according to a job announcement from the Sara Hightower Regional Library System.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested On DUI And Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop Near Chattooga High School

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A 35-year-old woman was arrested on DUI and drug charges following an early morning traffic stop near Chattooga High School, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State School Board Member To Hold Public Hearing For Northwest Georgia Residents

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Residents of Chattooga County and other Northwest Georgia communities will have an opportunity later this month to share their concerns about public education directly with a member of the Georgia State Board of Education.