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November 9, 2026

North Georgia EMC Reminds Farmers To Submit Agricultural Tax Exemption Cards By December 31

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North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation is reminding farmers and homesteaders who qualify for Georgia’s Agricultural Tax Exemption program to make sure their updated GATE cards are submitted to the electric cooperative before the end of the year.

November 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia’s Next Agriculture Commissioner Brings Farming And Community Agriculture Background To Office

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Georgia’s newly elected Agriculture Commissioner, Katherine Juhan-Arnold, will bring a background in farming, community agriculture, food education and infrastructure management to the state agency responsible for overseeing Georgia’s largest industry.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through November 5

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Georgia motorists will continue getting a break at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp extended the state’s suspension of motor fuel taxes through November 5.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tightens Animal Entry Requirements Following New World Screwworm Detection

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Livestock owners in Chattooga County and across Georgia are being urged to stay alert as the Georgia Department of Agriculture has reinstated enhanced animal-entry requirements following another detection of New World screwworm in New Mexico.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Animal Rescue Receives $8,000 State Spay-Neuter Grant

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A Walker County animal rescue organization will receive $8,000 from the Georgia Department of Agriculture to help pay for spaying and neutering dogs and cats.

Fraternity of the 4 Paws is among the organizations selected for funding through Georgia’s 2026 Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. The Department of Agriculture’s official recipient list identifies the organization as a Walker County grant recipient.

The state program provides funding for spay and neuter procedures as part of an effort to reduce dog and cat overpopulation across Georgia.

Grant money may be used for sterilization surgeries, but not for administrative costs or other veterinary expenses such as vaccinations, medications, testing or food.

The program is funded in part through Georgia specialty dog and cat license plates, a state income-tax checkoff and private donations.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the grants are intended to help local organizations provide more low-cost sterilization services and reduce the number of unwanted animals entering shelters and rescues.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Ag Commissioner Warns Residents About Unlicensed Door-To-Door Pest Control Operators

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Chattooga County residents who are approached at their homes by someone offering pest control services are being urged to ask for a state-issued license before signing a contract or allowing any work to begin.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

FTC Warns Farmers About Fake Farm Equipment Dealers

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Farmers and farm equipment buyers in Chattooga County are being urged to use extra caution when shopping for tractors and other agricultural equipment online as federal and state officials warn about increasingly sophisticated scams involving fake equipment dealerships.

September 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Continues Fight To Eradicate Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet

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Georgia agriculture officials are continuing an aggressive effort to track and eradicate the invasive yellow-legged hornet, with more than 1,000 of the insects found during August alone.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Pushes Back On Trump Beef Import Plan

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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper is raising concerns about President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily allow more foreign beef into the United States, saying the move could undercut American cattle producers just as they are beginning to recover from several difficult years.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Agriculture Officials Warn Of Fake Farmers Market Vendor Scam

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The Georgia Department of Agriculture is warning farmers, vendors and small-business owners about a fraudulent event advertised on social media as being held at the Atlanta State Farmers Market.