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June 7, 2026

Chattooga County Among Highest Poverty Rates in Northwest Georgia, New Data Shows

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Nearly one out of every five residents in Chattooga County lives below the federal poverty line, giving the county one of the highest poverty rates in Northwest Georgia, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and regional economic reports.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Camp Season Underway For Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council

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Summer camp season is officially underway for Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council, with hundreds of Scouts preparing for weeks of outdoor adventure, learning, and leadership development at Camp Sidney Dew.

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.

May 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rain Chances Ease Slightly, But Stormy Pattern Sticks Around In Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will get a little break from the heavier coverage of showers and storms today and Thursday, but the rainy pattern is far from over.

May 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heavy Rain, Flooding Threat And Strong Storms Continue Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for several more days of wet and stormy weather as an active weather pattern continues to bring repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the region.

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia Seeking Board of Directors Members

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The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia is currently seeking compassionate and community-minded individuals interested in serving on its Board of Directors.

May 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Offers Relief Ahead Of Memorial Day Travel

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As Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season approach, Georgia drivers are getting some relief from the state’s extended gas tax suspension.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Morning Storms Give Way to Drier Afternoon Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to rounds of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms early Thursday, but conditions are expected to steadily improve as the day goes on.

April 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Calhoun Man Transferred To Floyd County To Face Drug, Weapons And Stolen Property Charges

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A Calhoun man has been transferred from Autry State Prison to Floyd County to face a long list of charges tied to the execution of two search warrants in November of 2024.

April 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hazy Skies, Fire Danger Continue Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia As Rain Chances Increase

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Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia will continue to deal with hazy skies today as wildfire smoke drifts north from South Georgia and North Florida. The smoke may create milky-looking skies and could lead to reduced air quality in some areas, especially where winds remain lighter.