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March 15, 2026

Arrest Report – Sunday – March 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 15, 2026:

March 15, 2026

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Severe Storms Possible Tonight with a Hard Freeze to Follow

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Severe storms possible overnight, hard freeze follows in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

A dangerous stretch of weather is setting up across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, beginning with isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, followed by a more widespread severe weather threat after midnight, and then widespread freezing temperatures Monday night and again Tuesday night.

March 15, 2026

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Chattooga County Tax Books Now Open For 2026 Returns

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The Chattooga County Tax Assessor’s Office has announced that the tax books are now open for the return of 2026 state and county taxes, with property owners required to make their return on or before April 1, 2026.

March 15, 2026

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Battle Of The Beds Begins To Benefit Chattooga County Animal Shelter

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A new friendly rivalry is underway in Chattooga County, as Chattooga and Trion face off in the Battle of the Beds to raise money for the Chattooga County Animal Shelter. The goal of the month-and-a-half-long campaign is to replace worn-out beds currently used by shelter pets with new elevated beds that offer better comfort, cleanliness, and support.

March 15, 2026

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City Of Summerville Launches Water Bill Protection Plan

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The City of Summerville has launched a new Water Bill Protection Plan designed to help residents avoid unexpected spikes in their water bills caused by major leaks.

City Manager Jason Winters said the city has occasionally received complaints about unusually high water bills caused by leaks that went undetected for several days. The new program is intended to provide a safety net for customers in those situations while still encouraging residents to monitor their water usage.

Officials say the protection plan is designed to help cover situations where a major leak runs for several days before being discovered, which can cause water usage to increase dramatically. City leaders note that similar programs are offered in many other cities and say the plan is meant to provide peace of mind for residents while helping protect them from extremely high utility bills.

March 15, 2026

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Chattooga High School Announces Athletic Schedule For March 16–21

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Chattooga High School has released its athletic schedule for the week of March 16 through March 21, featuring several home and away competitions for baseball, soccer, tennis, and track and field.

March 15, 2026

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Trion City Schools receives GAEL Vision Award for Educator Development

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Trion City Schools has been recognized with the 2025–2026 GAEL Vision Award, an honor that highlights school districts across Georgia that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting and encouraging professional development for educators.

March 14, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – March 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, March 14, 2026

March 14, 2026

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Warm Saturday for Chattooga County before Storm Threat Monday and Hard Freeze Next Week

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Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia will get one more dry and unusually warm day today before a much more active stretch of weather arrives Sunday and Monday, followed by a sharp blast of cold air that could bring widespread freezing temperatures by the middle of next week. Forecasters say today will stay sunny, dry, and very mild, with afternoon temperatures climbing well into the 70s and possibly nearing 80 degrees in parts of northwest Georgia. That will make today the warmest and quietest day in the forecast before conditions begin changing quickly.

March 14, 2026

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UGA Extension Offering Diabetes Cooking School Series In Chattooga County

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The University of Georgia Extension – Chattooga County is inviting residents to participate in a “Learning to Live With Diabetes” Cooking School Series, designed to help individuals better manage diabetes and other chronic health conditions through healthier cooking and nutrition choices.

The 2026 Lunch and Learn Series will cover several topics including label reading and portion control, sweeteners, carbohydrates and fiber, hypertension and sodium, and modifying recipes for healthier alternatives. Classes will be held Wednesdays from noon until 1:30 p.m. beginning March 25 and continuing through April 22.

Each class costs $15 and includes lunch. Sessions will take place at the Chattooga County Extension Office, 40 Middle School Road in Summerville. To register, residents can call 706-857-0744 or email rbt@uga.edu.