The District Attorney’s Office for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a circuit-paid Assistant District Attorney position.
Georgia Highlands College is celebrating a major milestone, announcing it has served more than 250,000 community members since the institution was founded more than 50 years ago. The achievement reflects the college’s longstanding commitment to providing higher education opportunities across Northwest Georgia while continuing to expand its academic programs, enrollment and community partnerships.
A new statewide poll conducted by Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health found that one in three Georgia families with children experience food insecurity, meaning they do not always have reliable access to enough nutritious food.
The survey found that 33% of Georgia families with children reported low or very low food security, while 18% said they had skipped meals, gone hungry or eaten less because they could not afford enough food. Researchers also found that many parents are sacrificing their own meals to ensure their children have enough to eat.
Food insecurity was found to be especially severe in rural parts of the state. According to the poll, 43% of rural Georgia families with children reported food insecurity, compared with 31% of families in urban and suburban areas.
Researchers warned the problem could worsen as changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect, potentially making it more difficult for some families to qualify for benefits and increasing administrative costs for the state.
The poll surveyed 1,002 Georgia parents and highlights growing concerns about rising grocery prices, access to food assistance and the impact food insecurity can have on children’s physical health, mental well-being and academic performance.
A Chattooga County man was arrested on drug-related DUI charges after a deputy responded to a report of an erratic driver on Georgia Highway 27.
Chattooga County’s Cooper Hampton has officially earned a place in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Wing after successfully completing Basic Cadet Training.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 6, 2026:
Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today, continuing a familiar summertime pattern that will bring afternoon storms and increasing heat through the coming week.
Georgia’s medical cannabis program is experiencing its fastest growth since it launched a decade ago, with the number of registered patients increasing by more than 22 percent in just over a month following new state law changes.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 5, 2026:
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is inviting Georgians to participate in a free financial literacy webinar focused on retirement planning later this month.
The online event, titled “Cracking the Retirement Nest Egg,” will be held Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. as part of the Secretary of State’s FIN FIT (Financially Fit) program, which promotes financial education and investor awareness across Georgia.
The webinar will feature financial professionals discussing retirement planning strategies, building long-term financial security, and preparing for life after the workforce. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear expert guidance on managing retirement savings and making informed financial decisions.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Georgians can register online through the Georgia Secretary of State’s FIN FIT website at sos.ga.gov/fin-fit.
FIN FIT is one of several financial literacy initiatives offered through the Georgia Secretary of State’s Securities Division to help residents improve their financial knowledge, avoid investment fraud, and strengthen long-term financial wellness.