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June 26, 2026

Animal Advocates Remind Pet Owners To Prepare Ahead Of July Fourth Fireworks

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With July Fourth fireworks just around the corner, Animal Advocates of Chattooga County is reminding pet owners to make sure their dogs and cats have proper identification before the holiday.

Each year, shelters and rescues see an increase in lost pets following fireworks displays, as loud noises can cause animals to panic, run away or escape from yards and homes.

Pet owners are encouraged to make sure their animals are microchipped and that all contact information is current. Collars and ID tags should also be secure, readable and up to date. For pets without an ID tag, advocates say even a simple collar with a phone number written on it can help reunite a lost pet with its owner.

Owners of pets that become especially anxious during fireworks should also consider talking with their veterinarian about calming options before the holiday arrives.

Animal Advocates of Chattooga County says the time to prepare is now, before fireworks begin, to help make sure pets stay safe and make it home.

June 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – June 25, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 25, 2026:

June 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny Thursday Ahead Before Weekend Rain Chances Return

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Thursday will bring mostly sunny skies to Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with afternoon temperatures climbing to near 88 degrees. Winds will remain light, becoming south around 5 mph during the day.

June 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Transfer Station To Begin Sunday Hours

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Chattooga County residents will soon have an additional opportunity each week to dispose of household garbage as county officials expand operating hours at the county’s main transfer station.

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen announced that the transfer station on Stockade Road will begin opening on Sundays, providing residents with a weekend option for household waste disposal.

Under the new schedule, the county’s main transfer station will operate from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Allen said the change is intended to help residents who have difficulty visiting the facility during normal weekday hours.

“This will let people get rid of some of their household garbage on the weekends,” Allen said.

The expanded hours will apply only to the county’s main transfer station on Stockade Road. Other garbage collection sites located throughout Chattooga County will remain closed on Sundays.

According to Allen, opening every collection site on Sundays would significantly increase personnel and operating costs. County leaders instead chose to focus on adding hours at the main transfer station while keeping expenses manageable.

Allen said he has wanted to open the main site on Sundays for some time and believes the added hours will provide greater convenience for residents whose work schedules and other commitments make weekday visits difficult.

County officials hope the expanded access will help residents keep up with household waste disposal needs without requiring costly expansions at collection sites across the county.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Housing Market Shows Steady Activity in May

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The housing market in Chattooga County continued to show steady activity during May 2026 as the spring home-buying season remained in full swing across Northwest Georgia.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – June 11, 2026

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

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Posts Highest Unemployment Rate On Regional Map

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New labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia show Chattooga County with the highest unemployment rate listed on the latest regional map.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Inspections: Restaurants, Pool Receive High Scores In Late May

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest inspection scores for food service establishments and public swimming facilities for the second half of May 2026.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook