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June 7, 2026

Chattooga County Among Highest Poverty Rates in Northwest Georgia, New Data Shows

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Nearly one out of every five residents in Chattooga County lives below the federal poverty line, giving the county one of the highest poverty rates in Northwest Georgia, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and regional economic reports.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny Weekend Ahead Before Summer Storm Chances Return Next Week

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Residents across Chattooga County and the surrounding counties of Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama can look forward to another stretch of pleasant early June weather through the weekend.

May 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rain Chances Ease Slightly, But Stormy Pattern Sticks Around In Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will get a little break from the heavier coverage of showers and storms today and Thursday, but the rainy pattern is far from over.

May 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heavy Rain, Flooding Threat And Strong Storms Continue Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for several more days of wet and stormy weather as an active weather pattern continues to bring repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the region.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Morning Storms Give Way to Drier Afternoon Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to rounds of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms early Thursday, but conditions are expected to steadily improve as the day goes on.

April 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hazy Skies, Fire Danger Continue Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia As Rain Chances Increase

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Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia will continue to deal with hazy skies today as wildfire smoke drifts north from South Georgia and North Florida. The smoke may create milky-looking skies and could lead to reduced air quality in some areas, especially where winds remain lighter.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – April 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 17, 2026:

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Fire Conditions As Hot Dry Weather Continues

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are once again under heightened fire weather concerns as dangerously dry conditions and unusually hot temperatures continue through Saturday.

April 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Foundation Awards Over $48,000 in Spring Scholarships

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.

April 9, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 9, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 9, 2026: