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December 29, 2025

Field Swells to 20 Candidates in Special Election Race for Northwest Georgia’s 14th District

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The race to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to grow, with four more Republicans filing paperwork, bringing the total to 20 candidates registered with the Federal Election Commission so far.

December 28, 2025

Dry Conditions Persist Across Northwest Georgia as Drought Concerns Linger into Winter

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Georgia is experiencing ongoing dry conditions and drought pressure as the state heads into the winter months. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, large portions of Georgia are showing signs of dryness or drought, with drought classifications ranging from abnormally dry (D0) to moderate drought (D1) in many regions. U.S. Drought Monitor

December 27, 2025

Three Candidates Enter Race for Georgia Senate District 53 Seat After Colton Moore Launches Congressional Bid

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Three candidates have announced plans to run for Georgia Senate District 53 following Sen. Colton Moore’s decision to pursue a congressional seat. Moore, a Republican from Trenton, is campaigning to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who announced she will resign from Congress in January.

December 7, 2025

Santa at Cloudland Canyon State Park Today, December 7th — Returning December 21st

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Cloudland Canyon State Park is celebrating the season with a special Christmas event featuring Santa Claus—happening today, December 7th, and again on December 21st.

December 7, 2025

Georgia Port Trade Helps Support Hundreds of Jobs in Chattooga County

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New economic data shows that jobs in Chattooga County are closely tied to trade moving through Georgia’s ports, even though those ports are hours away from Northwest Georgia.

December 5, 2025

11 Killed on Georgia Roads During Thanksgiving Travel Period; No Fatalities Reported in Northwest Georgia

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The Thanksgiving travel period is routinely the busiest time of year on Georgia roadways, and state officials say 11 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s holiday reporting window.

November 25, 2025

Severe Weather Possible Today in Chattooga County as Rain Returns to Northwest Georgia

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Rain returns to Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as a cold front approaches the region. Forecasters say most of the area can expect three-quarters of an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall, with a few isolated spots possibly seeing up to two inches or more, especially across the higher elevations of far northwest Georgia.

November 25, 2025

Thanksgiving Gas Prices Rising Across Georgia and Alabama

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As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, drivers across Georgia are seeing a slight increase in gas prices heading into the holiday week. According to AAA, the statewide average now stands at $2.87 per gallon, driven by a modest rise in crude oil prices and growing travel demand. Prices are six cents higher than last week, nine cents higher than last month, but still six cents lower than this time last year. Filling up a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $43.95.

November 24, 2025

State Senator Colton Moore Shows “Strong Interest” in Running for GA-14 Congressional Seat

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State Senator Colton Moore, who represents Chattooga, Walker, Dade, Catoosa, and a portion of Floyd County in the Georgia General Assembly, says he is showing “strong interest” in running for the now-open U.S. House seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

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