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May 8, 2026

Georgia Law Will Require Autism Training For Police During Traffic Stops

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Georgia lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at helping law enforcement officers better handle traffic stops involving people with autism and developmental disabilities.

May 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High School Senior In ICE Custody Following Traffic Stop

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A Trion High School senior who was expected to graduate in just a few weeks is now in ICE custody following a traffic stop in Walker County.

May 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trenton Man Sentenced To Consecutive Life Terms In Child Sexual Abuse Case

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A Trenton man has been sentenced to consecutive life prison terms after being convicted by a Dade County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges.

May 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Outdoor Burning Ban Now In Effect Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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An annual outdoor burning ban is now in effect across Chattooga County and much of north and central Georgia.

May 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Begins Issuing Special Tax Refunds

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Georgia taxpayers could soon see extra money coming their way.

Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced Monday that the state has started issuing one-time special tax refunds authorized under House Bill 1000 during the 2026 legislative session.

The refund will return more than $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers. It is the fourth special refund of its kind under Governor Kemp, following similar refunds issued in 2022, 2023, and 2025.

Most eligible taxpayers who filed both their 2024 and 2025 Georgia income tax returns before the deadline can expect to receive their refund in the coming weeks.

Refund amounts are capped at $250 for single filers and married individuals filing separately, $375 for head of household filers, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.

To qualify, taxpayers must have filed both required returns, paid into the system, and not owe the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Taxpayers can check eligibility through the Surplus Tax Refund Eligibility Tool on the Georgia Tax Center website.

May 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – May 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, May 5, 2026:

May 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners To Meet Thursday Night

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners is set to hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex in LaFayette.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Kemp Says Georgia Will Wait On Redistricting Changes Until 2028

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Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia will not rush into redrawing its political maps following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, signaling that any changes will likely come later.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Timber Industry Faces Ongoing Challenges, Including Impacts In Chattooga County

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Georgia’s timber industry, long considered one of the state’s economic backbones, is facing a growing list of challenges that are also being felt locally in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free PFAS Documentary Screening Set For Monday In Rome

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The public is invited to a free documentary screening Monday at the DeSoto Theatre in downtown Rome, focusing on PFAS contamination in the South and its impact on Northwest Georgia.