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September 30, 2026

Four Chattooga County Residents Receive GNTC Foundation Awards

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Four Chattooga County residents are among students receiving grants and scholarships from the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation for the fall 2026 semester.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Rolls Out New Behavioral Threat Assessment Model For Schools

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Georgia schools now have a new statewide framework designed to help identify concerning behavior and intervene before it potentially escalates into violence.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Reports Harassing Calls Following Family Dispute

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A Summerville woman contacted the Summerville Police Department after reporting repeated unwanted telephone calls from a family member following a disagreement over a last will and testament.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – September 29, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 29, 2026:

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny, Warmer Weather Tuesday Before Rain Chances Return This Weekend

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Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected across Chattooga County Tuesday as dry high pressure remains in control of the weather.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

EPD Investigating New Environmental Complaint At Chattooga County School Bus Garage

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The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is investigating a new complaint involving the Chattooga County Schools Transportation Department, while Superintendent Michelle Helie says a similar complaint earlier this year was investigated and ultimately determined to be unfounded.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Uniform Service Proposals To Be Opened Wednesday

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Chattooga County will open proposals tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, from companies interested in providing uniform rental and laundry services for several county departments.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Allegedly Fleeing Traffic Stop In Summerville

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A 46-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County deputy said he drove away during a traffic stop in Summerville earlier this month.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Moderate Drought Reaches Lookout Mountain In Northwestern Chattooga County

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Dry conditions are worsening in Chattooga County, with a portion of the county now officially classified as being in moderate drought.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly $933,000 Property Tax Rollback Credited To New Sales Tax Revenue

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Chattooga County property owners will see nearly $933,000 in property tax relief this year, with the reduction tied to revenue from the additional sales tax approved by voters last year.