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August 21, 2026

Guy Penrod Unable To Appear At Chattooga County Fair; The Statler Experience To Perform

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The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair has announced a major change to its Sunday night entertainment lineup, as Guy Penrod will be unable to perform due to illness.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Fair Demonstration Kitchen Offers Hands-On Programs

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The 2026 Chattooga County Fair Demonstration Kitchen, sponsored by Chattooga County Farm Bureau, will offer a full lineup of hands-on demonstrations covering crafts, cooking, gardening and homemade household products.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rome

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A Trion man was arrested Tuesday in Rome after authorities say he attempted to dispose of suspected methamphetamine.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 61-year-old Anthony Guy Brown Sr. was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects.

Jail records state that Brown allegedly attempted to dispose of a bag containing suspected methamphetamine at a location on Woodbine Avenue in Rome.

Authorities also searched a vehicle and reportedly discovered what appeared to be a pipe used for methamphetamine.

Brown was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Floyd County Jail on the drug-related charges.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Sets New Records For Labor Force And Employment In July

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Georgia’s labor market reached new record territory in July, with the state reporting all-time highs for both the number of people in the labor force and the number of Georgians employed.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Love Library In Rome Temporarily Closed After Merchandise Seized

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Love Library on Shorter Avenue Temporarily Closed After Merchandise Seizure

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An adult retail store on Shorter Avenue in Rome is temporarily closed after authorities seized merchandise from the business Thursday as part of an ongoing civil dispute.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 20, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 20, 2026:

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College Named Among Nation’s Best By The Princeton Review

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Berry College has again earned national recognition as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the latest college guide from The Princeton Review.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly’s Emma White Among Gadsden State Nursing Graduates

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A Chattooga County resident was among 38 registered nursing graduates recently honored by Gadsden State Community College.

Emma White of Lyerly received her nursing pin during the college’s summer pinning ceremony held August 6 at Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden.

The ceremony recognized students earning associate degrees through Gadsden State’s Health Sciences Division. Graduates represented communities across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Other Northwest Georgia graduates included students from Rome, Lindale, Cedartown, LaFayette, Adairsville and Bremen.

Gadsden State’s registered nursing program includes classroom instruction, laboratory training and clinical experience designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare.

Students completing the registered nursing program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to pursue the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, commonly known as the NCLEX-RN. Passing the examination is required to become a licensed registered nurse.

Congratulations to Emma White of Lyerly on reaching an important milestone as she begins the next chapter of her nursing career.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

‘Hands Across The Border’ DUI Enforcement Campaign Begins Sunday

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Drivers across Northwest Georgia can expect an increased focus on impaired driving as the 35th annual “Hands Across the Border” enforcement campaign gets underway Sunday.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Charged Following Domestic Assault Investigation

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A Summerville man was arrested following a reported domestic assault on Scoggins Street on August 14.