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November 5, 2026

Chattooga County Voters Approve Three Local Referendums — Here’s What They Mean

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Chattooga County voters approved three countywide ballot referendums in Tuesday’s General Election, renewing a one-percent education sales tax and approving two measures providing property tax relief for senior citizens.

All three measures received substantial support, with the county senior homestead exemption drawing the largest percentage of favorable votes.

November 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Voters Approve Local Referendums As Georgia Election Results Take Shape

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Voters in Chattooga County gave strong support to four local ballot measures in Tuesday’s general election, while statewide races for governor and U.S. Senate resulted in Democratic victories. Republicans also won key congressional and legislative races representing Northwest Georgia.

November 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Begins Distributing Property Tax Relief Funds To Local Governments

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Georgia homeowners who qualify for a homestead exemption are receiving additional property tax relief as the state begins distributing funds to local governments under a one-time program approved earlier this year.

November 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Election Day Arrives In Chattooga County With Statewide Races And Local Referendums On The Ballot

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Today is Election Day in Chattooga County and across Georgia, with voters heading to the polls to decide races for governor, the United States Senate, Congress, state legislative seats and several important local ballot questions.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

2026 Chattooga County Property Tax Bills Now Available Online

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Late Tuesday evening, Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton announced that 2026 property tax bills are now available online, with printed bills expected to begin arriving in local mailboxes within the next one to two weeks.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Today Is Deadline To Register To Vote In November Election

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Chattooga County residents who want to vote in the November 3 General Election have until today, Monday, October 5, to register to vote or update their address.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dates To Remember As November General Election Approaches

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The November General Election is a little more than a month away, and several important deadlines are approaching for Chattooga County voters.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Millage Rate To Be Set Friday; School Board Rate Drops To 8.518 Mills

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Chattooga County property owners now know one major part of their 2026 property tax calculation, while another will be determined Friday.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Property Owners Now Wait For Millage Rates And Tax Bills

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With the deadline to appeal 2026 property assessments now passed, Chattooga County property owners are entering the next stage of the annual property-tax process — waiting for final millage rates and the arrival of their actual tax bills.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

What Chattooga County Voters Will See On The November Ballot

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Chattooga County voters will have a lengthy ballot when they head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3, with races ranging from the U.S. Senate and governor to the Georgia General Assembly, along with several state and local ballot questions.

Georgia’s sample ballots became available September 19, giving voters an opportunity to review the races and questions before early voting begins. Georgia law requires sample ballots to be posted at least 45 days before Election Day, and voters can view the ballot specific to their precinct through the Georgia My Voter Page.