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October 1, 2026

Driver’s Education Classes Coming To Chattooga County With $400 Scholarships Available

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College will offer a Driver’s Education course in Chattooga County October 6 through October 9, giving local students an opportunity to complete the training required under Georgia’s Joshua’s Law.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Work On Taylor’s Ridge Slope Repair Project Expected To Begin In November

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A major Georgia Department of Transportation project on Taylor’s Ridge is expected to move into construction later this fall, with current project information listing November 17 as the anticipated start date.

September 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GSP Investigation Reveals New Details In Fatal Highway 114 Crash

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The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is continuing to investigate the August 25 crash on Highway 114 in Lyerly that claimed the life of a local man.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Labor Day Travelers Urged To Use Caution As Holiday Weekend Comes To An End

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The Labor Day holiday weekend comes to an end today, and motorists should be prepared for heavier traffic as thousands of travelers make their way home.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

‘Hands Across The Border’ DUI Enforcement Campaign Begins Sunday

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Drivers across Northwest Georgia can expect an increased focus on impaired driving as the 35th annual “Hands Across the Border” enforcement campaign gets underway Sunday.

November 27, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Public Health Receives Nearly $3 Million for Highway Safety Programs

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has been awarded nearly $2.9 million from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support programs aimed at reducing traffic injuries and fatalities across the state. The grants, funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will help expand child safety initiatives, improve data reporting systems, and strengthen injury-prevention programs.