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August 6, 2026

Atrium Health Floyd to Provide Child Identification Kits to New Parents

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New parents leaving Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center will soon receive child identification kits designed to help protect their babies during an emergency.

August 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Sees Record Growth After Law Changes

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Georgia’s medical cannabis program is experiencing its fastest growth since it launched a decade ago, with the number of registered patients increasing by more than 22 percent in just over a month following new state law changes.

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Meat Processors Can Now Sell Products Nationwide Under New USDA Agreement

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Small meat processors across Georgia will soon have access to customers across the country following a new agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

August 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – August 4, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 4, 2026:

July 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GBI Arrest Fuels Ongoing Debate Over Flock Cameras Across Georgia

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An arrest involving alleged misuse of an automated license plate reader system is adding to the ongoing debate over Flock cameras across Georgia, including concerns raised here in Chattooga County about privacy, access and government oversight.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College Partners With Georgia Department Of Corrections To Bring College Courses To Walker State Prison (Correction)

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Berry College is partnering with the Georgia Department of Corrections to expand access to higher education for incarcerated individuals, with a focus on rehabilitation, personal growth, and successful reentry.

July 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Woman Indicted On Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

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A Lyerly woman has been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury on charges related to child sexual abuse material and bestiality following a joint investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

July 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Search Continues For New Rome-Floyd Development Authority CEO

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The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority is continuing its search for a new president and chief executive officer following the departure of Chattooga County native Spencer Hogg.

July 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak

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Federal health officials have identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell restaurants as the source of a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause prolonged watery diarrhea.

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Number of Immigrant Children in Georgia Foster Care Rises Amid Increased ICE Enforcement

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The number of immigrant children entering Georgia’s foster care system has increased significantly over the past year as federal immigration enforcement actions have intensified, placing additional demands on the state’s child welfare system.