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October 21, 2026

Northwest Georgia Business Summit Set For November 5 In Cartersville

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Business owners and entrepreneurs from across Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to learn new strategies, make connections, and explore ways to grow their businesses during the 2026 Northwest Georgia Business Summit in Cartersville.

October 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Offering Business Planning Workshop October 28

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is offering an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners to develop their ideas and strengthen their business plans through the Chattooga Venture Lab program.

October 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Small-Business Loans Available To Qualifying Chattooga County Businesses

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Small-business owners in Chattooga County who need financing for equipment, inventory or operating expenses may be eligible for assistance through a nonprofit lender serving Northwest Georgia.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Data Center Committee Reviews Proposed Development Standards

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Walker County officials are continuing work on proposed regulations governing future data center development, with a county study committee now reviewing a draft ordinance section by section.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Plans $5 Million Broadband Expansion Through 2030

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Chattooga County is planning a major expansion and upgrade of broadband service over the next several years, with an estimated $5 million identified for the effort in the county’s newly adopted five-year Community Work Program.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Appalachian Regional Commission Funding

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Local governments and eligible organizations in Chattooga County have only a few days remaining to submit pre-applications for the next round of Appalachian Regional Commission funding.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Offering Venture Lab Business Planning Workshop

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is offering a business planning workshop later this month as part of its Chattooga Venture Lab, an entrepreneurial program designed to help turn ideas into growing businesses.

The Biz Planning Workshop will be held Wednesday, October 28, from 1:30 until 4:30 PM at 10050 Commerce Street in Summerville.

According to the Chamber, Venture Lab consists of six modular workshops offered in different formats to accommodate participants’ schedules. Shared workspace is available, along with mentoring and one-on-one consulting.

The October 28 workshop will focus on helping participants develop an idea into a company and create a plan for its future using small, achievable steps over the course of a month, with hands-on guidance and advice.

The Chamber says virtual and recorded options will also be available within 48 hours for those unable to participate in person.

Registration is required for the workshop.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nominations Open For Georgia’s 2027 Small Business ROCK STARS

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development is looking for outstanding small businesses, including those in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia, for statewide recognition.

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit To Focus On Jobs, Manufacturing And AI

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Business leaders, educators and workforce experts from across Northwest Georgia will gather later this month to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing employers and workers across the region.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Round Of Bidding Underway For Tooga Theatre Renovation

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Chattooga County is moving forward with a new round of bidding for the first phase of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville, with contractors invited to a pre-bid meeting Thursday morning.