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August 25, 2026

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.

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

Higher Assessments Don’t Automatically Mean Higher Tax Bills

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Chattooga County property owners seeing major increases on their 2026 assessment notices should not assume their property tax bills will increase by the same percentage.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Confirms Seventh Measles Case Of 2026

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed another case of measles, bringing the state’s total to seven cases so far in 2026.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Reports Attempted Burglary On Martin Street

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Summerville Police responded to a Martin Street residence after a homeowner reported an attempted burglary in which he armed himself and went outside to investigate.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – August 18, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 18, 2026:

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigate Alleged Shoplifting at Dollar General

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The Summerville Police Department investigated a reported shoplifting incident at the Dollar General located at Commerce Street and Kelly Street after a store employee reported seeing a man allegedly conceal merchandise and leave without paying.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GDOT Seeking Public Input on Rural Walking and Biking Plan

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking residents to weigh in on a statewide plan aimed at making walking, bicycling and other forms of active transportation safer and better connected in Georgia’s rural communities.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hunters for the Hungry Helps Feed Georgians Through Donated Venison

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A Georgia program is turning successful deer harvests into meals for families in need across the state.

The Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program allows hunters to donate harvested venison, which is then processed and distributed to food banks and other hunger-fighting organizations throughout Georgia.

The program also supports wildlife management efforts. Many landowners already work to control deer populations in order to protect crops, timber and other resources, and Hunters for the Hungry provides a way for that harvested game to benefit local communities.

According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the program received more than 140,000 pounds of donated venison last year, providing more than 579,000 meals to Georgians in need.

Supporters say the program combines conservation, responsible wildlife management and food assistance while making use of a valuable source of protein.

Hunters and others interested in supporting the effort can learn more through the Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program at gwf.org/ghfth.

August 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 15, 2026: