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June 3, 2026

Rising Housing Costs Continue To Squeeze Chattooga County Residents

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Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many families in Chattooga County as rent prices continue to rise while wages struggle to keep pace with the cost of living.

June 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Drivers Seeing Higher Gas Prices After Tax Suspension Ends

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The price of filling up is headed higher now that Georgia’s temporary gas tax suspension has expired.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – June 2, 2026

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

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cooler Air Set To Deliver Rare Early June Break From Heat

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After weeks of warm, humid conditions, a refreshing change is arriving across northwest Georgia this week.

A backdoor cold front moving south into the region will bring noticeably cooler temperatures and lower humidity, creating conditions that will feel more like spring than the first week of meteorological summer. Before the cooler air fully settles in, however, a few isolated thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Commissioner Addresses Property Appraisal Visits Across Chattooga County

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has issued a statement addressing questions and concerns from residents regarding property appraisal work currently being conducted throughout the county by GMASS (Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services).

June 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Donations Needed For Trion And Chattooga Back To School Bash

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Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – June 1, 2026

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

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Daily Storm Chances Continue Before Drier, Cooler Weather Arrives

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Daily rain and thunderstorm chances will remain in the forecast through Tuesday, with a noticeable shift toward drier and cooler conditions expected by the middle and end of the week.

Forecasters say a Marginal Risk for severe weather remains in place through tonight for parts of north Georgia, including areas that could be impacted by a weakening line of storms moving in from the north. The main concern will be a low-end risk for strong to damaging wind gusts, especially if the storm complex is able to hold together as it moves southward.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Inspections: Restaurants, Pool Receive High Scores In Late May

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest inspection scores for food service establishments and public swimming facilities for the second half of May 2026.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vacation Bible School Season Begins Across The Area

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School is out for the summer, and churches across the area are holding, or preparing to hold, Vacation Bible School programs for local children. Vacation Bible School, commonly known as VBS, has been a summer tradition for generations. The movement began in the late 19th century as a way to provide wholesome, biblically focused summer activities for neighborhood children.