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September 7, 2026

Lyerly Elementary Golf Fundraiser Coming Up Saturday

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Lyerly Elementary School is reminding area golfers and community supporters about a fundraising golf tournament coming up this Saturday, September 12, to help support the school’s eighth-grade trip.

The Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be held at Little Mole Run Golf Course in Mentone, Alabama. The tournament begins at 9 AM Eastern Time — 8 AM Central Time.

With the tournament now less than a week away, individuals and businesses can still support the fundraiser by registering to play or sponsoring a hole.

Those interested in participating or becoming a sponsor should contact Zach White at zwhite@chattooga.k12.ga.us. Payments can be made at Lyerly Elementary School or mailed to 150 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, GA 30730.

Little Mole Run Golf Course is located at 741 County Road 647 in Mentone.

Proceeds from Saturday’s tournament will help Lyerly Elementary students with expenses associated with their upcoming eighth-grade trip. Organizers are encouraging golfers, local businesses and other community members to participate and help support the students

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat And Severe Storms Possible Today, Cooler For Labor Day

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A Heat Advisory remains in effect today across much of North and Central Georgia as another hot and humid afternoon is expected. In Chattooga County, the high will reach around 95 degrees, with the heat index potentially climbing to around 102.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Finally Ease After Weeks Of Increases

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Georgia motorists are getting at least a little relief at the pump heading into the Labor Day travel period, with the statewide average for regular gasoline falling after several weeks of increases.

AAA says the Georgia average is now about $3.78 per gallon, down roughly 3 cents from a week ago and 11 cents from a month ago. However, prices remain about 88 cents higher than this time last year. A typical 15-gallon fill-up at the current statewide average costs about $56.70.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fair Season Continues Across Georgia And Northeast Alabama

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The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair has wrapped up for another year, but residents who enjoy the sights, sounds and food of a fall fair still have plenty of opportunities ahead.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Climb Amid Middle East Tensions

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Gas prices in Georgia continue to move higher as ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds pressure to global oil markets.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Climb As Oil Markets React To Middle East Uncertainty

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Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices and continued uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East put upward pressure on gasoline prices.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Fall As Drivers See Relief At The Pump

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Georgia drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline, with Northwest Georgia among the least expensive areas of the state.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Elementary Hosting Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser For Eighth-Grade Trip

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Lyerly Elementary School is inviting golfers and community supporters to take part in an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the school’s eighth-grade trip.

The Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at Little Mole Run Golf Course in Mentone, Alabama.

The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, 8 a.m. Central Time.

Organizers say registration is now open, and individuals and businesses interested in supporting the fundraiser can participate by registering a team or individual golfer or by sponsoring a hole.

Those interested in registering or becoming a sponsor are asked to contact Zach White at zwhite@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

Payments can be made at Lyerly School or mailed to 150 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, GA 30730.

The fundraiser is being organized to help support the school’s upcoming eighth-grade trip.

Little Mole Run Golf Course is located at 741 County Road 647 in Mentone, Alabama.

Organizers are encouraging area golfers, businesses and community members to come out and support Lyerly Elementary students while enjoying a morning on the golf course.

August 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Arrested After Drug Searches in Rural DeKalb County Community

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Three people were arrested after investigators executed search warrants at two residences this week in Grove Oak, a rural community in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama.

August 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Randy Owen Documentary to Premiere on Alabama Public Television This Saturday

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Fans of country music and Alabama’s most iconic band will get an inside look at the life of Randy Owen this weekend as My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story premieres on Alabama Public Television.

The documentary will air on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time and will also be available for streaming through PBS digital platforms and the PBS Video App.

Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the film highlights Owen’s remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Fort Payne, in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama, where he worked as a farmhand, to becoming the co-founder and lead singer of the legendary country group Alabama.

The documentary explores the band’s extraordinary success, including 43 number-one singles and more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, cementing Alabama’s place among the most successful country music acts in history.

Viewers will also hear personal stories and reflections from Randy Owen himself, fellow Alabama band member Teddy Gentry, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, offering a closer look at Owen’s career, friendships, and lasting impact on country music.

The production was created through a collaborative effort involving Jacksonville State University faculty and students, showcasing the university’s growing reputation for documentary filmmaking.