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August 24, 2026

Whatever Happened To Sprite, Georgia?

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Long before GPS, interstate highways and modern road signs, the map of Chattooga County was dotted with small communities whose names were familiar to generations of local residents.

Some survived. Others changed names or gradually disappeared.

One of the more unusual was Sprite, Georgia.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Social Paddle Planned On Chattooga River From Lyerly To Chattoogaville

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Local paddlers are invited to hit the water later this month for a Social Paddle along the Chattooga River, traveling from Lyerly to Chattoogaville.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New River Information Kiosks Installed in Trion, Lyerly and Chattoogaville

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River enthusiasts now have access to new information kiosks designed to improve safety, navigation, and awareness along the Chattooga River.

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

CRBI Swim Guide Returns for Memorial Day Weekend

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The Coosa River Basin Initiative’s Swim Guide will return for the summer season beginning Memorial Day weekend.

May 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Strong Storms Possible Midweek Across Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will see a stretch of warm, quiet weather to start the week, but conditions are expected to change by midweek as a storm system moves into the region.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cool Start To The Week Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to a noticeably cooler start to the week, with temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below normal for early May.

December 5, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Man Arrested After Foot Chase, Struggle Outside Last Chance Store in Chattooga County

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A 52-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County after a traffic stop investigation near the Last Chance Store on Highway 114 turned into a foot chase and struggle, according to an incident report.