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July 19, 2026

Home Gardeners Report Poor Tomato Harvests Across Northwest Georgia

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Many home gardeners across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are finding that this year’s tomato crop hasn’t lived up to expectations. While tomato plants may appear healthy, many are producing fewer tomatoes than normal, dropping blossoms before fruit develops, or producing fruit that cracks, rots, or ripens unevenly.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Extension Shares Tips On Beneficial Insects For Spring Gardens

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With spring gardening season now underway, Chattooga County Extension is reminding local gardeners that not every insect in the garden is a bad thing.

February 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Hummingbirds Will Soon Return to Northwest Georgia for Spring 2026 Migration

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The familiar buzz of hummingbird wings will soon return to Chattooga County and surrounding communities as spring migration gets underway. As temperatures gradually warm, ruby-throated hummingbirds are making their long journey north from wintering grounds in Mexico and Central America.