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October 13, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Fall, Chattooga County Average At $3.80 Per Gallon

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Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to decline, although the cost of filling up remains significantly higher than a year ago.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Gas Prices Match State Average As Prices Ease

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Gas prices have moved lower across much of Northwest Georgia, with Chattooga County averaging $3.86 per gallon as of Monday — the same as Georgia’s statewide average.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Black Bear Activity Prompts Safety Reminder Across Northeast Alabama And Northwest Georgia

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Recent black bear activity in northeast Alabama, combined with bear sightings across Northwest Georgia, is providing a timely reminder for residents to take precautions around their homes and while spending time outdoors.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested In Chattooga County On Three Out-Of-State Warrants

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A 47-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County after a deputy discovered he was wanted on three out-of-state warrants.

According to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, Brian Taylor Lynn, 47, was spotted shortly after 2:14 AM on September 23 riding a black motorcycle north on Georgia Highway 114 near Raccoon Creek Road without lights.

The deputy followed the motorcycle and initiated a traffic stop in a private driveway near Charlie Street.

During the stop, Lynn provided identification, and a records check showed he had three outstanding warrants — one from Tennessee and two from Cherokee County, Alabama.

The deputy contacted Cherokee County authorities, who confirmed their warrants and advised that they wanted Lynn held for extradition.

Lynn was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Man Arrested In Alabama After Stolen Chattooga County Truck Found At House Fire

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A Chattooga County man is facing a long list of charges in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, after authorities say a truck reported stolen from Chattooga County was found at the scene of a house fire in the Broomtown community.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Climb Again, State Average Reaches $4.19

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Georgia motorists are paying more at the pump this week, with the statewide average for regular gasoline climbing to $4.19 per gallon.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Firearms Deer Season Just Weeks Away In Georgia And Alabama

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Georgia deer hunters are already in the woods for archery season, but the opening of the state’s regular firearms deer season is now just a few weeks away.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gaylesville Homecoming Parade Happening Today

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If you are traveling in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, this evening, be aware of extra activity and possible traffic delays around Gaylesville as the community celebrates its annual homecoming parade.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested In Cherokee County On Bond Revocation Charges

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A Trion man was arrested last week in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, on bond revocation charges connected to an earlier theft and burglary case.

According to Cherokee County arrest records, 39-year-old Brandon Lamar Smith of Trion was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, September 17. Smith was charged with bond revocation on first-degree theft of property and bond revocation on third-degree burglary.

Smith was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in early January on charges of first-degree theft of property, third-degree burglary, unlawful possession of a hemp product and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also charged at that time with failure to appear on a previous charge.

Smith was booked into the Cherokee County jail at approximately 8:04 PM Thursday.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gas Prices Climb Above $4 Across Northwest Georgia

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Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are paying considerably more at the pump this week, with regular gasoline now above $4 per gallon throughout much of the area.