Comfortable Weather Continues Before Rain Chances Return

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can look forward to several more days of dry and comfortable weather before the return of typical summertime showers and thunderstorms later this weekend.

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Lyerly Fire Department Plans Fundraiser To Support Back-To-School Bash

The Lyerly Fire Department is asking for community support as it prepares for its annual Back-to-School Bash, which provides free school supplies and book bags to local students.

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Cooler Mornings and Dry Conditions Through Saturday

Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will continue to enjoy an unusually comfortable stretch of early June weather, with dry skies, cool mornings, and mild afternoon temperatures expected through the end of the work week.

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Rising Housing Costs Continue To Squeeze Chattooga County Residents

Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many families in Chattooga County as rent prices continue to rise while wages struggle to keep pace with the cost of living.

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Georgia Drivers Seeing Higher Gas Prices After Tax Suspension Ends

The price of filling up is headed higher now that Georgia’s temporary gas tax suspension has expired.

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Lyerly Family Starting Over After Sunday Night House Fire

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A Chattooga County family is starting over after a fire destroyed their Lyerly home Sunday night, leaving them with only the clothes they were wearing when they escaped.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – June 2, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 2, 2026:

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Cooler Air Set To Deliver Rare Early June Break From Heat

After weeks of warm, humid conditions, a refreshing change is arriving across northwest Georgia this week.

A backdoor cold front moving south into the region will bring noticeably cooler temperatures and lower humidity, creating conditions that will feel more like spring than the first week of meteorological summer. Before the cooler air fully settles in, however, a few isolated thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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Commissioner Addresses Property Appraisal Visits Across Chattooga County

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has issued a statement addressing questions and concerns from residents regarding property appraisal work currently being conducted throughout the county by GMASS (Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services).

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Donations Needed For Trion And Chattooga Back To School Bash

Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.

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