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February 24, 2026

Chattooga County Housing Market Holds Steady in January 2026 as Buyers Watch Prices, Inventory

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The housing market in Chattooga County remained relatively stable in January 2026, with local home values showing mixed trends but overall moderate activity for both buyers and sellers.

February 24, 2026

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Poultry Project 2026 Sign-Ups Set for March 7 at Chattooga County Agricultural Center

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Local students can get involved in 4-H style summer learning with Poultry Project 2026, with sign-ups scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 a.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, 40 Middle School Road.

Organizers say students who participate will purchase eight chicks to raise through the summer, then bring them to the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair on the last weekend in August. During the fair, students will select their best three birds to compete in the poultry show and take part in the auction.

For more details, contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at 706-857-0744 or email chattooga.extension@uga.edu.

February 23, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – February 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 23, 2026:

February 23, 2026

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Arctic Start to the Week; Fire Danger Builds Tuesday, Widespread Rain Returns Late Week

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Northwest Georgia is getting the coldest day of the week today as strong northwesterly winds keep a sharp chill in place even with sunshine overhead. Morning wind chills across Chattooga County and surrounding communities are running in the teens, with the coldest spots in the region dipping into the single digits, especially in higher elevations. High temperatures this afternoon will stay mostly in the 40s locally, while the mountains hold in the 30s, and it will still feel wintry through the day as breezy conditions continue.

February 23, 2026

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Operation Round Up Helps Chattooga Neighbors Move From Homelessness to Housing

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CRC Chattooga is extending a heartfelt thank you to North Georgia EMC members whose participation in Operation Round Up is making a real difference in local lives.

February 23, 2026

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Severe Drought Persists Across Georgia; Northwest Georgia Counties Remain Dry Despite Weekend Rain

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Drought conditions continue to grip Georgia, with 87.4% of the state now classified under at least D2 (Severe Drought) conditions — the highest statewide coverage seen since October 2011. While weekend rainfall brought measurable totals to parts of the state, it is not expected to significantly improve overall drought conditions.

February 23, 2026

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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

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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.