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Manufacturing Continues To Drive Chattooga County Economy

Jimmy Holbrook — Tue, 26 May 2026 04:04:57 +0000

Manufacturing remains the leading employment sector in Chattooga County, continuing its long-standing role as the backbone of the local economy. Recent workforce data from 2024…

Rising Gas Prices Creating Financial Strain For Chattooga County Commuters

Jimmy Holbrook — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:47:56 +0000

High gasoline prices are continuing to put financial pressure on thousands of Chattooga County residents who travel outside the county each day for work. Statistics…

SBA Drought Disaster Loans Available For Chattooga County Businesses

Jimmy Holbrook — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:25:08 +0000

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Chattooga County affected by ongoing drought conditions. The U.S.…

Chattooga County Housing Market Remains Active During Spring Selling Season

Jimmy Holbrook — Mon, 11 May 2026 04:13:21 +0000

The housing market in Chattooga County remained active during April 2026 as buyers and sellers continued to take advantage of the busy spring real estate…

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.3 Percent

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 08 May 2026 04:51:33 +0000

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a point over the month to 3.3 percent. That compares…

Chattooga County Sees Higher Share Of Workers Filing Unemployment Claims As Jobless Rate Holds Near 4%

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:49:50 +0000

New labor data released on Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor shows Chattooga County continues to see a higher share of workers filing unemployment…

Gas Prices Still Climbing Higher Amid Global Tensions

WZQZ NEWS — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:29:33 +0000

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…

Unemployment Holds Steady Across Northwest Georgia In March

WZQZ NEWS — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:03:56 +0000

Unemployment rates across Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker counties remained relatively stable in recent data, reflecting continued steady job conditions in Northwest Georgia heading into the…

Chattooga County Housing Market Shows Modest Growth in February

WZQZ NEWS — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:26:33 +0000

The housing market in Chattooga County remained steady in February, with modest price increases and continued low sales volume reflecting broader trends seen across Northwest…

Rising Diesel Prices Putting Pressure on Local Businesses and Industry

WZQZ NEWS — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:20:34 +0000

Rising diesel prices are creating new concerns for businesses and industry across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, especially for trucking, construction, farming, and manufacturing operations…