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June 7, 2026

Sunday Brings Return of Showers and Storms Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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After a stretch of dry weather, showers and thunderstorms are making a return to Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today as a more active weather pattern settles across the region.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Customers To See Small Rate Decrease, But Questions Remain About Future Costs

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Georgia Power customers are seeing a small reduction in their electric bills this month, but consumer advocates and energy experts say larger cost concerns may still be on the horizon.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

FBI Offers Reward As Manhunt Continues For Escaped Georgia Inmate

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Federal authorities are continuing their search for a Georgia inmate accused of orchestrating an $11 million fraud scheme from behind bars after he escaped from a federal prison camp in south Georgia.

June 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC, Floyd County Prison Partnership Opens Career Pathways for Offenders

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A partnership between Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Floyd County Prison is helping incarcerated individuals prepare for successful reentry into society through education and workforce training.

June 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Man Convicted in Child Sexual Abuse Case

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A Walker County man has been convicted on multiple charges involving the sexual abuse of child family members.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Charged In Armuchee Assault Case

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A Summerville man was arrested this week after authorities say he assaulted a 50-year-old woman at the Circle K on Martha Berry Highway in Armuchee.

According to reports, 36-year-old Brandon Michael Montgomery of Summerville allegedly attempted to strike the woman’s vehicle with his own vehicle. Authorities say Montgomery is then accused of attempting to confine the victim inside her vehicle.

Reports further state that Montgomery allegedly placed his arms around the victim’s neck in an attempt to strangle her.

Montgomery has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Fall As Summer Travel Begins

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Georgia drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to fall across the state.

According to AAA, Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline is now $3.85 per gallon. That is 14 cents lower than last week, but still 10 cents higher than last month and 96 cents higher than this time last year.

AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters said lower crude oil prices, tied in part to reported Iran peace talks, are helping bring prices down. However, she cautioned that global uncertainty could cause prices to shift quickly.

For drivers filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the current state average means a cost of about $57.75.

Nationally, the average price for gasoline has dropped to $4.33 per gallon, down 18 cents from a week ago.

In Georgia, the most expensive metro markets are Macon at $3.94, Atlanta at $3.90, and Athens at $3.87. The least expensive metro markets are Dalton at $3.71, Albany at $3.63, and Brunswick at $3.60.

Locally, Chattooga County is averaging $3.78 per gallon. Nearby averages include Walker, Floyd, and Gordon counties at $3.72. Across the state line in Alabama, DeKalb County is averaging $3.93, while Cherokee County is at $3.88.

Drivers are encouraged to compare prices, plan trips, combine errands, and use fuel-saving habits as summer travel increases.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook