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September 14, 2026

$6 Diesel Hitting Chattooga County Businesses, Farms And Manufacturers Hard

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The price posted on a diesel pump may look like a problem primarily for truck drivers, but with diesel now above $6 per gallon in Georgia, the effects could eventually be felt by almost every business — and household — in Chattooga County.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Inland Port Sets Record With 41% Jump in July Cargo

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Northwest Georgia’s Appalachian Regional Port is reporting record-breaking business, with container traffic jumping 41 percent in July as the inland terminal continues to expand its role in connecting the region’s manufacturers and businesses with global markets.