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April 5, 2026

Pinwheel Ceremony Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Efforts In Chattooga County

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April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time focused on raising awareness, supporting families, and encouraging communities to take action to protect children. In recognition of the effort, the Chattooga County Department of Family and Children’s Services hosted a pinwheel planting ceremony at Dowdy Park on March 31.

March 14, 2026

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Sheriff Schrader Joins National Warning About “764” Threat Targeting Children Online

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in warning parents about a violent online extremist network known as “764,” which authorities say targets minors through social media, gaming platforms, and private chat features.

February 12, 2026

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Sheriff Schrader Warns Parents After Girls Allegedly Abducted by Online Contact, Suspect Arrested in Georgia

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s online activity after sharing a report about two Florida girls who were allegedly abducted by a man they had been communicating with for months through popular apps.

February 8, 2026

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Red Cross Urges Caregivers in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to Get CPR/AED Training During Heart Month

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Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, millions of Americans are balancing the role of caregiver — often caring for young children and aging loved ones at the same time. Yet many caregivers say they are not prepared to respond to a medical emergency like cardiac arrest, even though it can happen suddenly and without warning.

November 27, 2025

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Georgia Public Health Receives Nearly $3 Million for Highway Safety Programs

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has been awarded nearly $2.9 million from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support programs aimed at reducing traffic injuries and fatalities across the state. The grants, funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will help expand child safety initiatives, improve data reporting systems, and strengthen injury-prevention programs.