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March 6, 2026

Gas Prices Rise This Week Due to Global Tension and Seasonal Factors

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Drivers in Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama counties are seeing gas prices rise this week as global and seasonal factors push fuel costs higher.

February 10, 2026

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Georgia Gas Prices Hold Steady as February Begins, Offering Relief for Local Drivers

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Georgia drivers are seeing familiar numbers at the pump this week, as the state’s average gas price remains unchanged from last week. As of Monday, the average is holding at $2.66 per gallon, though motorists could still see minor day-to-day fluctuations depending on location and timing.

February 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop in Mentone Leads to Arrest in Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Investigation

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A traffic stop early Monday morning in Mentone led to the arrest of a California man now accused of operating a sophisticated, multi-state diesel fuel theft scheme. Authorities say that on Monday, February 2nd, at approximately 2:20 AM, a DeKalb County Deputy stopped a U-Haul van traveling eastbound on Highway 117 near East River Road.

February 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Ease Again as Statewide Average Drops to $2.66

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Gas prices across Georgia eased over the weekend, supported by strong in-state fuel supplies and softer regional demand, even as the national average moved higher. As of Monday, the statewide average for regular unleaded is $2.66 per gallon, though minor day-to-day fluctuations are still possible.

January 21, 2026

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Georgia Gas Prices Slide Again, Local Averages Updated for Northwest Georgia and Nearby Alabama

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Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump as prices continue to ease, and Northwest Georgia is helping lead the way, with AAA showing some of the lowest averages in the state across Chattooga County and the surrounding area while neighboring DeKalb and Cherokee counties in Alabama are also sitting in the mid-$2.50 range.

January 15, 2026

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Cloudmont Ski Resort Watching Weather, Optimistically Targeting Saturday Opening on Lookout Mountain

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Cloudmont Ski Resort on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama says it’s watching conditions closely and, if the weather cooperates, is optimistically aiming for an opening day this Saturday, January 17. The resort plans to open at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

January 13, 2026

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Georgia Gas Prices Hold Steady This Week With Minor Uptick; Northwest Georgia Averages Remain Moderate

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Georgia drivers are seeing little change at the pump this week as the statewide average price for regular gasoline edged up one cent to $2.66 per gallon as of Monday, with day-to-day fluctuations still possible.

January 6, 2026

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Local Gas Prices Stay Low for Northwest Georgia, But Global Market Could Shift Costs

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Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump to start the week, with AAA reporting the statewide average for regular unleaded at $2.65 per gallon and the national average at $2.81.

December 16, 2025

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AAA: Cold Snap Brings a Cool Break on Georgia Gas Price Average

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While extreme cold settles across Georgia, drivers are seeing a bit of relief where it matters, at the pump as the state’s average gas price moved lower this week. As of Monday, the statewide average sits at $2.76 per gallon, though daily price changes remain possible.

December 15, 2025

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Holiday Break Schedules Announced for Area Schools Ahead of Christmas 2025

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Families across Chattooga County, Northwest Georgia, and nearby Alabama communities are planning now as school systems across the region have set their Christmas break schedules for the 2025–2026 school year.