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February 2, 2026

Subway Locations Earn Perfect Health Inspection Scores in Late January Checks

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Two Subway locations in Chattooga County received perfect scores in the latest round of health inspections released by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of January 2026.

SUBWAY 13814 at 9880 Commerce Street earned a score of 100 on its January 29, 2026 inspection.

SUBWAY 33504 at 13427 Highway 27 also received a 100 on its January 22, 2026 inspection. Both locations are permitted as food service establishments in Chattooga County.

Should you ever have a complaint about any food service or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County, you may register that complaint by calling the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

The two Subway locations were the only health inspections reported for the last half of January.

January 29, 2026

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Georgia Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Lab-Grown Meat in the State

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State Senator Jason T. Dickerson of Canton has introduced Senate Bill 415, legislation aimed at banning the production, distribution, and sale of lab-grown meat in Georgia. Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured or cell-based meat, is produced by harvesting animal cells and growing them in a controlled environment rather than raising livestock.

January 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper Urges Georgians to Prepare for Extreme Cold, Winter Storm Impacts

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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper is urging Georgians to prepare as extremely cold weather moves into parts of the state, with a potential winter storm expected to bring ice and snow beginning Friday night and lasting through the weekend. Harper says it is critical for pet and livestock owners to take precautions now to keep animals safe and warm, and he also warns that prolonged power outages at agricultural and food production facilities can lead to economic losses and serious food safety concerns.

January 2, 2026

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Health Inspection Scores – Last Half of December, 2025

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Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of December, 2025:

December 15, 2025

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Latest Health Inspection Scores – First Half of December, 2025

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Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of December, 2025:

December 1, 2025

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Health Inspection Scores: Last Half of November, 2025

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Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of November, 2025:

November 27, 2025

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Don’t Let Leftovers Make You Sick: UGA Extension Offers Holiday Food Safety Advice

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With Thanksgiving celebrations winding down, food safety experts at the University of Georgia are reminding families to handle their holiday leftovers carefully to avoid illness. UGA Extension specialists say the clock starts ticking as soon as the meal is served, and any perishable food should be refrigerated within two hours.

November 26, 2025

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The Day Before Thanksgiving: UGA Extension Offers Tips

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As families across Georgia prepare for Thanksgiving, the University of Georgia Extension is offering helpful tips to make the day before the holiday run smoothly — and safely in the kitchen.