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August 28, 2026

Georgia Could Receive Nearly $135 Million In Landmark Meta Settlement

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Georgia could receive nearly $135 million under a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms that will also bring major changes to how children and teenagers use Facebook and Instagram.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Could Add 145 Species To State Protected List

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Georgia is considering the first major update to its list of protected plants and animals in two decades, a move that could add 145 species whose populations are declining or facing significant threats.

August 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 27, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 27, 2026:

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 26, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 26, 2026:

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Pushes Back Against Data Center “Misinformation”

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As data centers continue to expand across Georgia, Georgia Power is pushing back against what company officials describe as misinformation surrounding the massive facilities and their impact on residential electric customers.

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.

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.