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October 11, 2026

Deputies Seize More Than 15 Pounds Of Cocaine And Fentanyl During Dade County Traffic Stop

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A traffic stop in Dade County resulted in the seizure of more than 15 pounds of suspected illegal drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, and the arrest of a man from Guatemala.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gov. Kemp Declares State Of Emergency For All 159 Georgia Counties Ahead Of Hurricane Isaias

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an updated State of Emergency covering all 159 Georgia counties as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and possible tornadoes to the state.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

High Wind And Flood Watches Issued For Chattooga County As Hurricane Isaias Approaches

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend of weather as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops Begin This Month Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents across northwest Georgia may begin noticing low-flying aircraft this month as the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves ahead with its annual oral rabies vaccination campaign, including bait distribution in Chattooga County.

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 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Longtime Georgia DNR Sergeant Ben Cunningham Dies Suddenly In Rome

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Georgia DNR Sergeant Ben Cunningham, who supervised Game Wardens serving Chattooga County and other parts of Northwest Georgia, died suddenly Thursday following a possible medical episode while on duty in Rome.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Job Fair Happening Today

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Job seekers from Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to meet directly with hiring employers today at a regional job fair in Rock Spring.

WorkSource Georgia and the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority are hosting the Northwest Georgia Job Fair from 10 AM until 1 PM today, Tuesday, September 22, at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 North Highway 27.

Organizers say employers from Chattooga, Walker, Catoosa and Dade counties will be participating, with companies looking to fill current openings across a variety of fields.

Job seekers attending today’s event should bring multiple copies of their résumé and be prepared to speak directly with employers about available positions, qualifications and hiring requirements.

The event is designed for people who are unemployed, considering a career change or simply interested in learning about other employment opportunities available across Northwest Georgia.

The job fair is free and runs from 10 AM until 1 PM today at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

USDA To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits Across Chattooga County In October

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Residents in Chattooga County can expect to see low-flying aircraft again this fall as the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares for another oral rabies vaccine bait distribution across Northwest Georgia in October.

September 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fall Fun Hayrides Coming To Cloudland Canyon State Park In October

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Families looking for a fall outing will have several opportunities to enjoy the changing leaves at Cloudland Canyon State Park during October.

The Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park will host its Fall Fun Hayride every Sunday in October from noon until 5 PM at the park in Rising Fawn.

The free event will feature scenic hayrides through Cloudland Canyon State Park, giving visitors an opportunity to enjoy the fall scenery and changing colors from a different perspective.

Organizers say the event is designed as an afternoon of family-friendly fall fun, with games and food also planned during each Sunday’s activities.

The hayrides themselves are free, although visitors will need either an annual Georgia State Parks pass or pay the $10 park parking fee to enter.

Cloudland Canyon is one of Northwest Georgia’s most popular destinations for viewing fall foliage. October typically brings increasing fall color to the Lookout Mountain area, making the Sunday hayrides an opportunity to enjoy both the park and the changing season.

The Fall Fun Hayrides will be offered each Sunday in October from noon until 5 PM.

The event is presented by the Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park, with support provided by the Alliance for Dade.

Cloudland Canyon State Park is located near Rising Fawn in Dade County.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Students Taking Part In Regional Teen Maze This Week

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High school sophomores from Chattooga County are joining students from across Northwest Georgia this week for an interactive program designed to show teenagers how the choices they make today can have lasting consequences.