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April 12, 2026

Heavy Pollen Continues To Blanket Chattooga County

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Spring allergy season is in full force across Northwest Georgia, with high pollen levels continuing to impact residents in Chattooga County.

April 6, 2026

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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.

March 25, 2026

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Heavy Pollen Covers Northwest Georgia, Brings Peak Allergy Season To The Region

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If your car looks yellow this week, you’re definitely not imagining it. Pollen levels across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are currently very high, with tree pollen reaching peak levels in late March and leaving a visible coating on cars, porches, patios, and outdoor furniture.

February 23, 2026

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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia; Second Reported Case in 2026

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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of Bryan County. While there is no history of international travel, officials say the individual recently traveled out of state, and DPH is currently notifying those who may have been exposed and are at increased risk of developing the virus.

January 6, 2026

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Flu Hospitalizations Surge Across Georgia as 2026 Begins

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As the new year begins, Georgia is seeing one of the highest rates of flu-associated hospitalizations in the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Public Health.

January 2, 2026

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CDC: Flu Activity “Very High” in Georgia as Illnesses and Hospitalizations Climb Nationwide

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting very high flu activity in Georgia as cases continue rising across the state and the country.