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April 6, 2026

Special Election Runoff Tomorrow – Voting Takes Place in Local Precincts

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Tomorrow, voters will return to the polls to decide who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in the United States House of Representatives and Colton Moore in the Georgia State Senate.

Voters in the 14th Congressional District in Georgia, which includes Chattooga County, will be deciding between former Lookout Mountain District Attorney Clay Fuller, a Republican, and retired Brigadier General and cattle farmer Shawn Harris, a Democrat. Voters in the 53rd State Senate District, which also includes Chattooga County, will be deciding between Republican Lanny Thomas, the former Mayor of Trion, and Lookout Mountain educator Democrat Jack Zibluck.

Voting will take place in local precincts. There will be no voting at the Chattooga County Registrars Office. Voting will be from 7 AM until 7 PM.

Be sure to bring a picture ID when you come to vote.

March 9, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday in Two Special Elections

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Voters in Chattooga County will head to the polls Tuesday to take part in two important special elections, one for Georgia State Senate District 53 and another for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Both races were triggered by recent political changes and will determine who fills the remaining terms in those seats.

January 31, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Senate Bill 148 Expands Outdoor Learning and Hunter Education in Georgia Schools

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Senator Bo Hatchett of Georgia’s District 50 says Senate Bill 148 is designed to help students become more well-rounded by exposing them to lessons they may not learn elsewhere, emphasizing the value of hands-on outdoor education. Supporters note that similar curriculum has been taught in Georgia schools for decades, and they say this bill reinforces the importance of outdoor learning while formalizing hunter education and outdoor classroom opportunities.

January 20, 2026

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Georgia Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Personal Devices in High Schools

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Georgia lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would expand the state’s restrictions on student cell phone use, potentially banning personal devices in high schools statewide.

January 8, 2026

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Deadlines For Special Election For Congress Released

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A special election has been announced to fill the vacant seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District following the resignation of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The district includes Chattooga County, along with parts of Northwest Georgia, and will soon see a field of candidates seeking to represent the region in Washington.

December 6, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Lawmakers Push for Need-Based College Aid, But Funding Debate Could Stall Plan

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Georgia is one of the only states that does not offer a statewide, needs-based financial aid program for students who can’t afford college—and a new state Senate report is urging lawmakers to change that.