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April 25, 2026

Showers And Storms Possible Across Northwest Georgia Into Next Week

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Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, is expected to see several days of unsettled weather as showers and thunderstorms move through the region over the coming week.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Fall, Bringing Relief To Drivers

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Georgia drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump this week as gas prices trend lower across the state, even amid ongoing global tensions that continue to affect energy markets.

April 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gas Prices Hold Steady Across Georgia Amid Global Uncertainty

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Gas prices across Georgia are holding steady this week, even as tensions in the Middle East continue to create volatility in global oil markets.

April 7, 2026

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Northwest Georgia Industrial Site Fully Leased With Second International Tenant

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A major industrial development in Northwest Georgia has now reached full capacity after securing a second international tenant.

April 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gas Prices Still Climbing Higher Amid Global Tensions

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Ongoing fighting in the Middle East is driving oil prices higher, which is pushing gas prices up across Georgia and the nation. However, Georgia’s gas tax suspension is helping slow how quickly prices are rising.

April 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

USDA To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits Across Chattooga County Region

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Low-flying aircraft will be seen across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture begins distributing oral rabies vaccine baits to help prevent the spread of raccoon rabies. The baiting effort is scheduled to take place from April 7 through April 15 as part of a larger cooperative program involving USDA Wildlife Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and other agencies.

April 6, 2026

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New Echota To Host Program On Cherokee Hunting Weapons

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New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site in Calhoun will host “Stand Clear Weapons Are Here” on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Vann Tavern. Park rangers will present a program exploring the hunting culture of the Cherokee and the traditional weapons used in southeastern Native American hunting.

The program will highlight early hunting tools including rivercane blow guns, atlatl and darts, spears and lances, clubs, and knives. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try some of the weapons featured during the presentation.

Admission is $6 to $8 and includes access to the program, the museum, a self-guided walking tour of the historic grounds, and nature trails. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75 at Exit 317 on Georgia Highway 225 North near Calhoun. For more information, call 706-624-1321.

March 31, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Gas Prices Ease Slightly, but Middle East Tensions Keep Pressure on the Pump

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Drivers in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia are seeing a little relief at the pump this week, but fuel prices remain under pressure as global oil markets react to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

March 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Gas Prices Rise Again As Spring Demand Builds

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Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump again this week, as rising crude oil prices continue to push fuel costs higher across the state.

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Georgia climbed to $3.69, up 18 cents from last week, $1.00 higher than last month, and 76 cents above this time last year. At that price, filling a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $55.35.

March 21, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Drought Conditions Persist Across Northwest Georgia

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Dry conditions continue to impact northwest Georgia, with Chattooga, Walker, Floyd, and Gordon counties all experiencing ongoing drought concerns as of mid-March.