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September 17, 2026

Sunny And Hot Thursday With Heat Index Near 99

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Another round of unusually hot September weather is in store for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia on Thursday, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Using Roadsides To Help Protect Monarch Butterflies

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Those patches of taller grass and wildflowers motorists sometimes see along Georgia highways may be serving a purpose beyond simply beautifying the roadside.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County EMA To Host Blood Drive In October

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The Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency is teaming up with Blood Assurance for a community blood drive next month in Summerville.

The blood drive will be held Friday, October 9, from 12:30 until 3:30 PM at the Chattooga County EMA office, 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

Blood Assurance encourages residents who are able to donate to participate, emphasizing its message of “Give Local, Save Local.” Blood collected through the organization helps provide a local supply for hospitals and patients throughout the region.

Those planning to donate are encouraged to eat a good meal beforehand, drink extra water, avoid energy drinks and bring identification.

As an added incentive, donors who give blood during the month of October will receive a “Blood Donors Are Game Changers” T-shirt, while supplies last.

Appointments can be made using the QR code included on the blood drive flyer.

The Chattooga County EMA blood drive is scheduled for Friday, October 9, from 12:30-3:30 PM at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Proposing Changes To School Zone Speed Camera Rules

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing changes to state rules governing automated speed detection cameras in school zones, and the public has until Monday to submit comments on the proposed amendments.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Family Farm Sustainability Committee To Meet In Rome

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A state legislative committee studying the future of Georgia’s family farms will bring its work to Northwest Georgia, with its second meeting scheduled to be held in Rome.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Says Now Is The Time To Start Planning Holiday Travel

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The holidays may still be several weeks away, but AAA says Georgians planning to travel for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s should begin making those plans now.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 16, 2026:

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot And Dry Weather Continues Through Saturday

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An extended stretch of hot, mostly sunny and unusually dry weather will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through Saturday, with temperatures remaining well above normal for the middle of September.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission Receives $1.5 Million EPA Brownfields Grant

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The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission has been awarded a $1.5 million federal Brownfields grant to help identify, assess and prepare properties across the region for potential redevelopment.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Greg “Hawk” Hawkins Appointed Deputy Coroner In Chattooga County

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Greg “Hawk” Hawkins has been appointed Deputy Coroner of Chattooga County, continuing a long career of service in local emergency services.

Hawkins was sworn in Monday by Judge Gary Woods, with Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney and Senior Deputy Coroner Earle Rainwater in attendance.

A longtime resident of Menlo, Hawkins has served Chattooga County for many years in emergency medical services. He worked as a paramedic and supervisor with Redmond EMS, building decades of experience responding to emergencies throughout the county.

Hawkins is also a 2018 graduate of the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Chattooga class.

Earlier this year, Hawkins received regional recognition for his service in emergency medicine. In March, he was honored as the EMS Pioneer of the Year by the Northwest Georgia Regional Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.

His appointment as Deputy Coroner adds another chapter to a career centered on public service and emergency response in Chattooga County.