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October 6, 2026

Georgia Highlands To Hold Nursing Program Information Session Thursday

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Northwest Georgia residents interested in pursuing a career in nursing will have an opportunity this week to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Georgia Highlands College.

GHC will hold a Traditional BSN Program Information Session Thursday, October 8, from 4 until 5 PM at the college’s Cartersville location, 5441 Highway 20.

The one-hour session is designed for prospective nursing students and is a required step for those interested in the Traditional Nursing Pathway.

College representatives will explain the nursing program’s admissions process, including required prerequisite courses, expectations for the TEAS entrance examination and the steps students must complete after being accepted into the program.

Prospective students will also learn how the nursing program is structured and how clinical training differs from traditional classroom instruction.

Clinical education gives nursing students hands-on experience in healthcare settings and helps prepare them for providing patient care after graduation.

GHC BSN Program Coordinator Ivey Stang will be available during the session to answer questions about the program and the admissions process.

Admission into the GHC nursing program involves several steps. Students must first be admitted to Georgia Highlands College, submit the required nursing-program documentation and then be accepted into the BSN program.

GHC requires applicants to have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average for consideration. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as applications from qualified students are reviewed following the application deadline.

Students accepted into the program must also meet additional requirements before registering for nursing courses, including a background check, drug screening, required immunizations and current CPR certification.

The October 8 session is one of several nursing information sessions being offered by Georgia Highlands. Additional Cartersville sessions are scheduled for October 22 and November 3, while another Traditional Nursing Pathway session is scheduled at the Rome/Floyd Campus on December 3.

The Rome/Floyd Campus is located at 3175 Cedartown Highway in Rome, making the program accessible to prospective nursing students from Chattooga County and other communities across Northwest Georgia.

Registration is available through the Georgia Highlands College events website.

Sources:

Georgia Highlands College — Traditional BSN Program Information Session
Georgia Highlands College School of Health Sciences
Georgia Highlands College BSN Program Application

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Reducing Risk Of Home Fires

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With cooler fall weather arriving and families soon beginning to use fireplaces, furnaces and space heaters, the American Red Cross is reminding Chattooga County residents to take some simple steps that could prevent a home fire or save a life.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Plans $5 Million Broadband Expansion Through 2030

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Chattooga County is planning a major expansion and upgrade of broadband service over the next several years, with an estimated $5 million identified for the effort in the county’s newly adopted five-year Community Work Program.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Appalachian Regional Commission Funding

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Local governments and eligible organizations in Chattooga County have only a few days remaining to submit pre-applications for the next round of Appalachian Regional Commission funding.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – October 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 5, 2026:

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry, Pleasant Weather Returns Before Weekend Rain Chances Increase

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A stretch of drier and more seasonable early-October weather is settling into northwest Georgia following the passage of a cold front, but forecasters say rain chances will return by the weekend as Gulf moisture begins moving back into the region.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

A Bloodhound, A Bank Robbery And A Sheriff’s Bill From 1914

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A handwritten receipt shared last week on social media by the Chattooga County Historical Society provides a fascinating glimpse into law enforcement in Chattooga County more than a century ago — and connects with one of the county’s most dramatic crimes of the era.

The document is a sheriff’s voucher from 1914 associated with Chattooga County Sheriff M.W. Wimpee. Among the expenses listed is the cost of keeping and maintaining a bloodhound dog from June 17 through August 17, 1914.

The county was charged 25 cents per day for 62 days, bringing the total bill for keeping the dog to $15.50.

The bloodhound is an especially interesting part of the record because tracking dogs had played an important role earlier that year in the investigation of the Bank of Lyerly robbery.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Fire Department Hosting Trunk Or Treat And Movie Night

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The Lyerly Fire Department is getting ready for a night of Halloween fun with a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night planned for Saturday, October 31, at Lyerly Park.

The event will run from 5 until 9 PM, with trick-or-treating scheduled from 5 until 7 PM. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to set up a trunk and hand out treats.

The Fire Department will provide free hot dogs, and concessions will also be available for purchase.

Following the Trunk or Treat, a free outdoor movie will begin at 7:30 PM. Families attending the movie are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

The event is open to the community and provides families with an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities together in Lyerly.

Trunk or Treat: 5–7 PM
Outdoor Movie: 7:30 PM
Location: Lyerly Park
Admission: Free
Concessions: Available for purchase

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.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Tax Bills Await State Approval As County Seeks More Than $2 Million In Homeowner Relief

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Cooper Hampton says millage rates have now been set for Chattooga County, Chattooga County Schools, Menlo and Lyerly, with each entity adopting the rollback millage rate.