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August 13, 2026

Chattooga Tax Commissioner Explains Assessments, FLOST Savings And Appeal Process

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is addressing concerns from property owners who are seeing higher or unexpected values on their assessment notices, while also explaining how upcoming tax relief measures and FLOST sales tax revenue will affect final tax bills.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 12, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 12, 2026:

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton Explains November Ballot Questions On Senior Tax Exemptions

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is offering additional information to help voters understand proposed tax exemptions that will appear on the November ballot.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly $11 Billion In Georgia Student Loans Now In Default

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Hundreds of thousands of Georgians are in default on their federal student loans, with the amount of defaulted debt across the state now approaching $11 billion.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

20-Year-Old Charged With DUI, Open Container After Trion Traffic Stop

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A 20-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Trion after deputies reported seeing a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the roadway.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

“Be Their Voice” Golf Tournament To Support Local Children’s Advocacy Center

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The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is preparing for its 6th Annual “Be Their Voice” Golf Tournament, an event aimed at supporting services for children who have been victims of abuse.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested After Deputies Serve Warrant At Trion Residence

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested after deputies went to a Trion residence to serve an outstanding warrant and reported finding her hiding inside a bedroom.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Moves Surplus Property Auctions Online

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has launched its first online real estate surplus auction platform, giving people across Georgia and beyond a new way to bid on state-owned property that is no longer needed for transportation purposes.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charge, License Violations In Chattooga County

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A July traffic stop in Chattooga County resulted in the arrest of a 45-year-old woman after a deputy reported finding suspected drugs and drug-related items inside her vehicle.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Launches 2026-2027 FLEX Program For Student Entrepreneurs

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch the 2026-2027 Georgia FLEX program, giving local high school students an opportunity to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on experience and community involvement.