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March 31, 2026

Chattooga County Approves Five-Year Water Rate Increase

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Chattooga County residents will soon see changes to their water bills after Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen approved a plan to gradually increase rates over the next five years.

March 22, 2026

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Chattooga County Reviewing Bids for new Sheriff’s Office Roof in Trion

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen says he and Sheriff Mark Schrader will be reviewing bids for a new roof at the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office on Underwood Dairy Road in Trion.

March 16, 2026

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Former Commissioner Responds to Audit Concerns as County Works to Reconcile Finances

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Former Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is responding to recent online discussions about findings from the ongoing 2024 audit of Chattooga County finances, offering context about accounting discrepancies identified during that time.

March 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Commissioner Releases 2026 State of the County Statement

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen released a statement Wednesday evening outlining the county’s progress, financial challenges and plans for the future in what he described as a “2026 State of Chattooga County” update to residents.

March 1, 2026

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Walker County Commissioners To Consider Rezoning Requests, Major Contracts March 5

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III in LaFayette.

February 8, 2026

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Environmental Hazards Found in Walker County Courthouse, Officials Briefed on Mold, Asbestos, Lead Concerns

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Walker County Commissioners were told Thursday that a recent walkthrough and structural review of the Walker County Courthouse revealed multiple environmental hazards inside the aging facility.

February 8, 2026

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Becky Duke Honored for 50 Years of Service to Chattooga County

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Becky Duke was honored this past week for an extraordinary milestone — 50 years of service to Chattooga County.

February 6, 2026

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Chattooga County Accepting Applications for HR/Payroll Administrator Position

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Chattooga County officials are now accepting applications for an HR/Payroll Administrator, a key position responsible for overseeing payroll operations and a wide range of human resources functions for county government. The role involves preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll records, and handling required reporting to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

January 7, 2026

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Walker County Commissioners to Review Appointments, Contracts, and Fire Station Projects at Jan. 8 Meeting

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Courthouse Annex IV, 201 S. Duke Street in LaFayette. The meeting will be streamed live on the county’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

December 1, 2025

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Chattooga County Property Taxes Due December 10 After Deadline Extension

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Chattooga County property owners have just nine days left to pay their 2025 property taxes. Earlier this year, Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen and Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton announced that the deadline would be extended to Tuesday, December 10, 2025, giving residents extra time after a delay in the mailing of tax bills.