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February 14, 2026

Georgia House OKs Bill Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe HIV Prevention Drugs

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A bill aimed at expanding access to HIV prevention medication has cleared the Georgia House, moving the state one step closer to allowing pharmacists to play a larger role in preventing new HIV infections.

February 13, 2026

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Rising Georgia Power Bills Spark Frustration in Chattooga County as PSC Makeup Shifts

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Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, many residents say steadily rising Georgia Power bills are placing increased pressure on household budgets, particularly for low- to moderate-income families and seniors on fixed incomes.

February 13, 2026

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Georgia Senate Advances Plan to Reduce, Eventually Eliminate State Income Tax

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A group of mostly Republican Georgia state senators is moving quickly to advance legislation that would reduce the state’s personal income tax, marking the first step in a long-term plan to eliminate the tax entirely by 2032.

February 11, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 11, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 11, 2026:

February 10, 2026

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Georgia Gas Prices Hold Steady as February Begins, Offering Relief for Local Drivers

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Georgia drivers are seeing familiar numbers at the pump this week, as the state’s average gas price remains unchanged from last week. As of Monday, the average is holding at $2.66 per gallon, though motorists could still see minor day-to-day fluctuations depending on location and timing.

February 10, 2026

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Summerville Police Make Arrest After Domestic Disturbance; Disorderly Conduct Charge Filed

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A 22-year-old Fortson, Georgia woman was arrested on Sunday by Summerville Police after a physical domestic disturbance on Orchard Road. According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, Diana Christine Valentine Gryer was accused of assaulting several people at the residence. Police charged Greyer with disorderly conduct and she was booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

February 10, 2026

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Rome Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After Social Media Threats Against President Trump

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A Floyd County man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after authorities say he threatened to kill President Donald Trump through a social media livestream.

February 9, 2026

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Summerville City Council to Address Budget, Fireworks, and Public Safety at Monday Meeting

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The Summerville City Council is set to meet for a regular called session on Monday, February 9, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, located at 220 Highway 100.

February 9, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – February 9, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 9, 2026:

February 8, 2026

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Environmental Hazards Found in Walker County Courthouse, Officials Briefed on Mold, Asbestos, Lead Concerns

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Walker County Commissioners were told Thursday that a recent walkthrough and structural review of the Walker County Courthouse revealed multiple environmental hazards inside the aging facility.