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February 23, 2026

Chattooga High School Shines at SkillsUSA Georgia State Conference, Bringing Home Multiple Gold Medals

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Chattooga High School students delivered a standout performance at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC) 2026, held Thursday through Saturday of last week at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

February 22, 2026

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Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Chattooga County; Wind Advisory Continues Through Sunday Evening

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are facing a double dose of winter weather as a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday.

February 22, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – February 22, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 22, 2026:

February 22, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Wind Advisory Today as Colder Air Moves Into Northwest Georgia

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Breezy northwest winds and a sharp drop in temperatures are impacting Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today, with colder air expected to linger through Monday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Sunday as a tight pressure gradient between a developing Nor’easter and high pressure over the Plains drives strong northwest winds across Georgia.

February 21, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – February 21, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, February 21, 2026:

February 21, 2026

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Rain and Thunderstorms Soak Chattooga County Today; Gusty, Colder Air Arrives Tonight

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Keep the umbrella handy across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today as a weather system brings widespread rain showers with occasional thunderstorms. The steadiest rain is expected through the daytime hours, and while the more significant severe weather threat is aimed farther south in Georgia, brief heavier downpours and isolated lightning are still possible locally at times.

February 19, 2026

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Above-Average Heat, Strong Storms Possible This Weekend in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect above-average to near-record high temperatures today and Friday before rain and possible strong storms move into the area this weekend.

February 15, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – February 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 15, 2026:

February 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

American Legion Post 129 Donates New U.S. Flags to Chattooga High School

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Chattooga High School is expressing its appreciation to the Chattooga County Memorial Home and American Legion Post 129 for the donation of two new United States flags, reinforcing a long-standing tradition of patriotism and respect on campus.

February 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Authorities Searching for Missing Menlo Woman

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 23-year-old Gabrielle Haley Sipes, who was reported missing earlier this week.

Sipes was last seen around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026, in the Menlo area of Chattooga County, with investigators saying her possible last known location may be in Northeast Georgia. She is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 135 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. What she was wearing at the time she was last seen is unknown.

Family members report that Sipes is autistic but verbal. Authorities urge anyone who may have seen her or has information on her whereabouts to contact Chattooga County E-911 at 706-857-0750 immediately.