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August 13, 2026

Community Benefit Planned For Longtime Gaylesville Fire Chief Bobby Millican And Family

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A community that has been served for decades by Gaylesville Fire & Rescue Fire Chief Bobby Millican and his family is being asked to rally around them as they face a difficult period involving serious health challenges and mounting expenses.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Fall As Drivers See Relief At The Pump

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Georgia drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline, with Northwest Georgia among the least expensive areas of the state.

August 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Begin To Fall As Oil Costs Ease

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Georgia drivers are getting a little relief at the pump as gasoline prices begin to decline following a drop in crude oil prices. The decrease comes as concerns over potential global supply disruptions have eased, reducing the cost of producing gasoline.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gas Prices Rise Again As Global Oil Concerns Push Costs Higher

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Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices and continued instability in the Middle East drive fuel costs higher.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Georgia is now $3.92, up 15 cents from last week, 31 cents from a month ago, and $1.01 higher than a year ago. The national average has climbed to $4.11 per gallon.

AAA says uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies, including concerns involving the Strait of Hormuz, has pushed crude oil prices near $90 per barrel, increasing gasoline prices across the country.

For local drivers, the average price in the Rome metro area, which includes Floyd and Gordon counties, is $3.79 per gallon, while the Catoosa-Dade-Walker metro area averages $3.75, making it one of the least expensive areas in Georgia. Chattooga County is not tracked separately by AAA but typically follows prices in the Rome and Catoosa-Dade-Walker markets. Across the state line, the Gadsden metro area, which includes Cherokee and DeKalb counties, Alabama, averages $3.73 per gallon.

AAA encourages motorists to compare prices between stations, use grocery or fuel rewards programs when available, and avoid waiting until their tank is nearly empty before filling up, as prices could continue to fluctuate in the coming weeks.

July 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cherokee County Alabama Lieutenant Appointed Secretary of National School Resource Officer Association

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Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Jordan Kelley has been appointed secretary of the National Association of School Resource Officers, giving the local agency representation in a national school-safety leadership role.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Tick Up Slightly as Summer Travel, Oil Costs Push Prices Higher

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After several weeks of declining fuel prices, Georgia motorists are seeing a slight increase at the pump as higher crude oil prices and strong summer travel demand begin to push gasoline prices upward.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue to Decline; Local Drivers Seeing Slight Relief at the Pump

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Georgia motorists are seeing another small drop in gasoline prices this week, according to AAA, as lower crude oil prices continue to help keep fuel costs in check. The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline on Monday is $3.53, down slightly from last week, while the national average stands at $3.80 per gallon. AAA says prices could continue to fluctuate throughout the busy summer travel season, but drivers are benefiting from improving market conditions.

Here are the latest AAA average prices for regular unleaded gasoline in the local area:

Chattooga County, Georgia: $3.55
Floyd County, Georgia: $3.54
Walker County, Georgia: $3.53
Gordon County, Georgia: $3.50
DeKalb County, Alabama: $3.64
Cherokee County, Alabama: $3.50

AAA encourages motorists to compare prices between stations, keep tires properly inflated, and avoid aggressive driving to maximize fuel economy.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA: Gas Prices Continue To Fall Ahead Of Independence Day Travel

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Georgia motorists are getting another break at the pump just as one of the busiest travel weeks of the year gets underway.

June 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cherokee County Gears Up for Packed Independence Day Weekend Celebration

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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate Independence Day with four days of fireworks, family fun, live entertainment, and patriotic festivities across the county.

June 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Fall Ahead of Busy Independence Day Travel Period

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Georgia drivers are getting some welcome relief at the pump just as one of the busiest travel periods of the year approaches.