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October 19, 2026

From Nine Early School Districts To Two School Systems

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Cloudland School in the 1950’s Photo Credit: Jimmy Holbrook family photos

Today, Chattooga County is served by two public school systems — the Chattooga County School District and the Trion City School District. But more than 150 years ago, education in the county looked considerably different, with small community schools scattered throughout the countryside and nine original school districts.

October 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattoogaville Family Loses Home And Vehicles In Devastating Fire

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A Chattooga County family caring for 11 foster children has lost their home, vehicles and personal belongings in a devastating fire, prompting an urgent appeal for community assistance.

October 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – October 18, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, October 18, 2026:

October 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

High Fire Danger Today As Dry Weather And Cool Fall Temperatures Continue Across Chattooga County

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect another beautiful fall day this Sunday, October 18, with abundant sunshine, cool temperatures and dry conditions. However, the National Weather Service is warning that low humidity, gusty winds and increasingly dry vegetation will create an elevated risk of wildfires this afternoon and evening.

October 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline To Request Absentee Ballots For November Election Approaching

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Chattooga County voters planning to cast absentee ballots in the November 3 General Election have until Friday, October 23, to submit their applications.

October 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mosteller Creek Bridge Replacement Could Be Years Away

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Residents who travel Oak Hill Alpine Road near Lyerly could face several more years of restrictions on the Mosteller Creek Bridge as Chattooga County works toward securing funding for a replacement.

October 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opened Saturday

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Georgia’s firearms deer hunting season opened yesterday, Saturday, October 17, bringing thousands of hunters into the woods across Chattooga County and the rest of the state.

October 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Saturday Early Voting Underway Today In Chattooga County

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Chattooga County voters have an opportunity to cast their ballots today, Saturday, October 17, as the first weekend of early voting gets underway ahead of the November 3 General Election.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook