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August 13, 2026

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 13, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 13, 2026:

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Milestones Results Show Bright Spot In Elementary Math, Challenges In Other Areas

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Georgia students outperform national average on ACT

New Georgia Milestones results are providing a look at how Chattooga County students performed in mathematics, science and social studies during the 2025-2026 school year, with the results showing both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Celebrates $735,000 MUSCO Sports Lighting Upgrade At Ballfields

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The City of Summerville is celebrating the completion of a major recreational improvement following the installation of new MUSCO Sports Lighting at the Summerville and Fairway ballfields.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Redmond Honors William Stephens With Sunflower Award

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AdventHealth Redmond has recognized William Stephens as its Q2 2026 Sunflower Award recipient, honoring him for his positive attitude, servant heart and commitment to patients, visitors and fellow team members.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Fair Opens Blue Ribbon Competition For 2026 Entries

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Think your photography, homemade preserves, garden produce or handiwork deserves a blue ribbon? The Chattooga County Fair is inviting local residents to put their talents to the test as entries open for the fair’s Blue Ribbon Department.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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.