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May 17, 2026

Gov. Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension For Two More Weeks

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Georgia drivers will get two additional weeks of relief at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s motor fuel tax.

May 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – May 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 15, 2026

May 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Event Planned for Saturday to Protest Trion High School Senior’s Detention by Immigration Authorities

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A protest at the Chattooga County Courthouse is scheduled this Saturday in support of a Trion High School student who was arrested after an accident in Walker County and subsequently detained by federal immigration authorities.

May 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – May 10, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 10, 2026:

May 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Audia Group Files Federal Lawsuit Against Walker County

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A company identified as Audia Group, Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against Walker County and the Walker County Development Authority alleging breach of contract.

May 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Sheriff Responds Following ICE Detention of Trion Student

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Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson is responding publicly following growing attention surrounding the ICE detention of 19-year-old Elder Aguilar-Macario, a Trion-area student arrested during a traffic stop in Walker County.

May 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Southeast Georgia Wildfire Victims

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The Internal Revenue Service has announced federal tax relief for individuals and businesses impacted by wildfires and straight-line winds in Southeast Georgia beginning April 18, 2026. Affected taxpayers in Clinch, Echols, and Brantley counties now have until August 20, 2026, to file various federal tax returns and make tax payments.

The relief applies to tax deadlines that originally fell between April 18 and August 20, 2026. This includes individual income tax returns, quarterly payroll and excise tax returns, estimated tax payments, and several business-related filings. The IRS says penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due between April 18 and May 4 will also be waived if payments are made by May 4.

Taxpayers living or operating businesses outside the disaster area, but whose records are located in the impacted counties, may also qualify for relief by contacting the IRS Special Services hotline. The agency says additional counties could later be added to the disaster declaration area.

The IRS also reminded residents that qualified wildfire relief payments may be excluded from taxable income and that some retirement plan hardship withdrawals may qualify for special disaster-related tax treatment. Free tax preparation assistance remains available through programs such as VITA, TCE, AARP Tax-Aide, and IRS Free File.

May 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tax Collections Increase Again in April

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Georgia’s tax collections continued to climb in April, according to newly released state revenue figures, reflecting continued growth in sales tax and corporate tax revenues statewide.

May 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gov. Kemp Signs New Bills Supporting Georgia Law Enforcement

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Governor Brian Kemp signed multiple pieces of legislation this week aimed at strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement officers across Georgia during a ceremony following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony in Forsyth.

May 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.3 Percent

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The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a point over the month to 3.3 percent.

That compares to 3.2 percent one year ago.

The region’s labor force increased by 2,155 over the month and by 4,086 over the year, reaching 459,952, an all-time high. The number of employed residents also rose, increasing by 2,996 over the month and 3,515 over the year to 444,625, also an all-time high.

Initial unemployment claims were up by 718 over the month and by 852 over the year, reaching 2,557.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes said the numbers are a strong sign during Economic Development Week, noting that more Georgians are securing jobs that support families and strengthen communities.