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October 14, 2026

Georgia Voters To Decide Three Constitutional Amendments As Early Voting Gets Underway In Chattooga County

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Georgia voters heading to the polls for the November 3 General Election will be asked to decide three proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution. The questions involve property tax treatment for agricultural land, how probate court judges are elected, and how the state funds emergency 911 services.

While the amendments will appear on ballots throughout Georgia, their potential effects could also be felt in Chattooga County, particularly among farmers, property owners and those who depend on local emergency services.

Early voting began Tuesday, October 13, and all advance voting in Chattooga County takes place at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office in Summerville.

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 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Master Cattlemen’s Program Continues In Chattooga County

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Cattle producers from Chattooga County and the surrounding area are taking part in an eight-week educational program designed to provide practical information on managing and improving beef cattle operations.

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 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments Will Appear On Georgia Ballots In November

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Georgia voters will decide three proposed amendments to the state Constitution in the November 3 general election, in addition to local questions that will appear on ballots in individual counties.

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 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Georgia Grown Map Connects Families With Fall Farms And Agritourism

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Fall farm season is getting underway across Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a new tool designed to connect families directly with farms offering seasonal activities.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Family Farm Sustainability Committee To Meet In Rome

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A state legislative committee studying the future of Georgia’s family farms will bring its work to Northwest Georgia, with its second meeting scheduled to be held in Rome.

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.