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November 2, 2026

From Horse-Drawn Wagons To Modern Highways: The Long History Of Roadwork On Taylor’s Ridge

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This clip from The Summerville News in 1961 demonstrates the challenges Chattooga County commuters have had with Taylor’s Ridge for many years.

With another major road construction project set to begin on Taylor’s Ridge, it’s a reminder that keeping roads open and passable across the mountain has been a challenge for generations. In fact, long before the Georgia Department of Transportation existed, Chattooga County residents were required to help maintain the roads themselves.

May 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summer Heat and Daily Storm Chances Return to Chattooga County for Memorial Day Weekend

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are heading into a hot, humid, and stormy stretch of weather that will continue through Memorial Day weekend and into early next week.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – May 11, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 11, 2026: