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March 13, 2026

Bridge Health To Host 4th Annual Mental Health Candlelight Vigil In Chattooga County

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Bridge Health is inviting the community to attend its 4th Annual Mental Health Candlelight Vigil this spring in Chattooga County.

The event will take place Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chattooga County Civic Center. Organizers say the vigil will be an evening focused on community, reflection, and hope while supporting individuals and families on their mental health journey.

Participants will gather to light candles in honor of resilience, promote mental health awareness, and offer encouragement to those facing mental health challenges. Officials say the event is designed to remind people that no one has to face their struggles alone.

The vigil is hosted by Bridge Health with support from the Family Crisis Center and C.A.R.E.S., and community members are encouraged to attend and stand together in support of mental health awareness.

February 20, 2026

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New & Living Way Church and Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to Host Suicide Prevention Training in Rome

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Residents from across Northwest Georgia are invited to attend a free suicide prevention training this weekend at New & Living Way Church in Rome.

December 13, 2025

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Chattooga County Coroner Completes QPR Suicide-Prevention Training

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Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney has successfully completed the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide-prevention program, earning certification as a QPR Gatekeeper through the QPR Institute.

December 4, 2025

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More Chattooga County Grandparents Are Raising Grandchildren, Bringing Big Impacts for Families and the Community

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In Chattooga County, the role of “grandparent” is increasingly becoming something much bigger than weekend visits and holiday gatherings. Current figures show that about 1 in every 70 people in Chattooga County is a grandparent who is caring for grandchildren, and the number of grandparents raising children has seen a 34% increase in recent years. The growing trend is reshaping family life across the county and creating new financial, social, and community needs.