The Georgia Department of Labor has released new local unemployment numbers for November 2025, and Chattooga County’s unemployment rate came in at 4.8%.
Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump to start the week, with AAA reporting the statewide average for regular unleaded at $2.65 per gallon and the national average at $2.81.
Housing activity in Chattooga County showed signs of a cooldown in November 2025, with fewer homes changing hands and properties taking longer to sell compared to the faster pace many buyers and sellers saw last year. Local market watchers have described the current setup as a kind of “seller standoff,” where asking prices and what buyers are willing (or able) to pay aren’t always lining up.
Home sales in Chattooga County showed noticeable changes in 2025 compared to 2024, with the local housing market shifting toward a more balanced pace. While home values continued to rise slightly this year, the overall number of sales slowed compared to the busier market conditions seen in 2024.