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October 22, 2026

USDA Distributing Rabies Vaccine Baits Across Northwest Georgia

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is distributing hundreds of thousands of rabies vaccine baits across portions of Northwest Georgia this month in an effort to prevent the spread of rabies among wild raccoons.

October 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Hunters Reminded To Report Deer Harvests During Firearms Season

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With firearms deer season underway in Georgia, wildlife officials are reminding hunters that all harvested deer must be reported through the state’s Georgia Game Check system.

October 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opened Saturday

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Georgia’s firearms deer hunting season opened yesterday, Saturday, October 17, bringing thousands of hunters into the woods across Chattooga County and the rest of the state.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rabies Vaccine Bait Drops Begin This Month Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents across northwest Georgia may begin noticing low-flying aircraft this month as the U.S. Department of Agriculture moves ahead with its annual oral rabies vaccination campaign, including bait distribution in Chattooga County.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Among Stronger Deer Harvest Areas In Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County was among the stronger deer harvest areas in Northwest Georgia during the 2025–2026 hunting season, according to a new statewide map showing the number of deer reported harvested per square mile.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Early Antlerless Firearms Deer Season This Weekend In Chattooga County

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Deer hunters in Chattooga County will have an additional opportunity to take an antlerless deer this weekend during Georgia’s early antlerless-only firearms deer season.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DNR Reaches Deal To Restore Pine Log Wildlife Management Area

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A popular Northwest Georgia wildlife management area that has been closed to the public for more than three years is set to return to public ownership and eventually reopen for hunting and other outdoor recreation.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Fishing Day Coincides With Outdoor Adventure Day At Sloppy Floyd

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Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and Georgia residents will be able to fish without a license as part of the celebration — including those taking part in a special day of activities at James H Floyd State Park near Summerville.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Teachers Eligible For $1,000 DNR Conservation Grant

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Elementary school teachers in Chattooga County and across Georgia have an opportunity to receive $1,000 to help bring conservation and outdoor learning into their classrooms.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DNR Announces New Statewide Deer Carcass Disposal Rules

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With Georgia’s archery deer season underway, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters about new statewide requirements for disposing of deer carcasses and unused deer parts.