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CRC Chattooga to Host Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner April 25

Jimmy Holbrook — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:11:13 +0000

CRC Chattooga is inviting volunteers, donors, churches, and mission supporters to a special Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 5:00…

Georgia Gardening Icon Walter Reeves Dies At 74

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:08:12 +0000

A well-known voice and trusted expert in Georgia gardening has passed away. Walter Reeves, often referred to as “The Georgia Gardener,” has died at the…

Future Of Historic Rome Courthouse Remains Uncertain

WZQZ NEWS — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:12:16 +0000

Officials in Rome say there is still significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the historic Floyd County Courthouse following a massive fire that tore through…

Tyson Foods To Close Rome Plant, Impacting Local Workforce

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:02:39 +0000

A longtime manufacturing facility in Rome is set to close, as Tyson Foods announces it will cease operations at its plant on Darlington Drive later…

Hunters Ending Hunger Provides 564 Pounds of Venison to Feed Local Families in Chattooga County

WZQZ NEWS — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:52:27 +0000

A total of 564 pounds of venison has been donated through this season’s Hunters Ending Hunger effort, providing enough high-quality protein to help feed 564…

Operation Round Up Helps Chattooga Neighbors Move From Homelessness to Housing

WZQZ NEWS — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:58:29 +0000

CRC Chattooga is extending a heartfelt thank you to North Georgia EMC members whose participation in Operation Round Up is making a real difference in…

Summerville Sanitation Rate Increase Sparks Pushback From Councilwoman Simone Adams

WZQZ NEWS — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:23:59 +0000

A major sanitation rate increase approved by Summerville City Council is drawing criticism from Councilwoman Simone Adams, who says she voted against the change because…

Rising Georgia Power Bills Spark Frustration in Chattooga County as PSC Makeup Shifts

WZQZ NEWS — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:45:27 +0000

Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, many residents say steadily rising Georgia Power bills are placing increased pressure on household budgets, particularly for low- to…

Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden Reflects on Strong 2025, Looks Ahead to New Opportunities in 2026

WZQZ NEWS — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:47:03 +0000

Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden in Chattooga County is closing the book on a successful 2025, highlighting a year of growth, creativity, and global interest at…

More Chattooga County Grandparents Are Raising Grandchildren, Bringing Big Impacts for Families and the Community

WZQZ NEWS — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:47:11 +0000

In Chattooga County, the role of “grandparent” is increasingly becoming something much bigger than weekend visits and holiday gatherings. Current figures show that about 1…