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January 4, 2026

Dense Fog Advisory in Effect for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect early Sunday for Chattooga County and surrounding counties across Northwest Georgia as widespread patchy dense fog reduces visibility in many areas. Patchy dense fog is expected between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, with the thickest fog producing visibility as low as one-quarter mile or less.

January 3, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 3, 2025

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 3, 2025:

January 3, 2026

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Rainy Saturday for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will stay wet today as widespread rain continues through the morning and into the evening.

January 2, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – January 2, 2026

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

January 2, 2026

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Rain returns to Chattooga County late Friday, lingers into Saturday; severe threat expected to stay low

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After a mostly quiet start to Friday in Chattooga County, residents should be ready for wet roads and off-and-on showers as rain builds back into Northwest Georgia late today and lasts into Saturday. Forecasters expect clouds to thicken through the afternoon as moisture streams north, setting the stage for showers to spread in late Friday evening and overnight.

January 1, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – January 1, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 1, 2026:

December 25, 2025

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Heating Bill Help Available Now in Chattooga County Through LIHEAP; General Applications Open January 2

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Energy assistance is available now in Chattooga County through the federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), with applications currently open for priority households and wider sign-ups set to begin right after New Year’s.

December 24, 2025

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Leadership Chattooga Class of 2025 Celebrated for Developing Local Leaders

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The Chattooga County Chamber is shining a spotlight on the Leadership Chattooga Class of 2025, recognizing a group of local professionals who represent a wide range of organizations serving Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.

December 24, 2025

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Red Cross Urges Northwest Georgia Donors to Give Blood Now as Holiday Travel Threatens Supply

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The American Red Cross is asking people across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to schedule a blood donation appointment in the final days of 2025 to help keep the blood supply strong heading into 2026. The need is especially high right now for Type O, A negative, and B negative donors.

December 24, 2025

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GSP, CVE Step Up Holiday Patrols Across Georgia as Christmas, New Year Travel Peaks

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Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers are urging drivers across Northwest Georgia to slow down and drive smart during the heavy-traffic Christmas and New Year’s travel windows, with high-visibility patrols planned statewide on interstates and state routes to help reduce crashes and fatalities. Georgia DPS has used these holiday periods for focused enforcement on unsafe behaviors like impaired driving, speeding, seatbelt violations, and distracted driving.