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August 10, 2026
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Lyerly Elementary Hosting Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser For Eighth-Grade Trip

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Lyerly Elementary School is inviting golfers and community supporters to take part in an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the school’s eighth-grade trip.

The Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at Little Mole Run Golf Course in Mentone, Alabama.

The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, 8 a.m. Central Time.

Organizers say registration is now open, and individuals and businesses interested in supporting the fundraiser can participate by registering a team or individual golfer or by sponsoring a hole.

Those interested in registering or becoming a sponsor are asked to contact Zach White at zwhite@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

Payments can be made at Lyerly School or mailed to 150 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, GA 30730.

The fundraiser is being organized to help support the school’s upcoming eighth-grade trip.

Little Mole Run Golf Course is located at 741 County Road 647 in Mentone, Alabama.

Organizers are encouraging area golfers, businesses and community members to come out and support Lyerly Elementary students while enjoying a morning on the golf course.

February 4, 2026
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Traffic Stop in Mentone Leads to Arrest in Multi-State Diesel Fuel Theft Investigation

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A traffic stop early Monday morning in Mentone led to the arrest of a California man now accused of operating a sophisticated, multi-state diesel fuel theft scheme. Authorities say that on Monday, February 2nd, at approximately 2:20 AM, a DeKalb County Deputy stopped a U-Haul van traveling eastbound on Highway 117 near East River Road.

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January 23, 2026
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Northwest Georgia Winter Storm Outlook: Brief Wintry Mix, Mountain Icing Risk, Then Bitter Arctic Cold

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Georgia is on high alert as an impending winter storm approaches, and while much of North Georgia will see frozen precipitation over the next 48 hours, Northwest Georgia’s risk remains lower than areas to the east. Expect cloudy skies and periods of light rain today, a brief wintry mix potential Saturday morning before changing back to rain, the highest concern for freezing rain Saturday night into Sunday morning (especially on Lookout Mountain), and then the bigger story: bitterly cold Arctic air arriving to start next week.

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January 22, 2026
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Winter Weather Watch Issued as High-Impact Ice Storm Threatens Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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A high-impact winter storm is expected to move into northern Georgia this weekend, and forecasters say the biggest concerns for Northwest Georgia are ice, dangerous travel, and possible power outages. A Winter Weather Watch begins at 1:00 a.m. Saturday and continues into Monday morning as multiple storm systems interact with a surge of Arctic air pushing south.

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January 21, 2026
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Winter Weather Possibilities Should Be Monitored Between Now and the Weekend

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A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Mentone, Alabama from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, and forecasters say the same storm system could bring significant winter weather impacts into Northwest Georgia—especially the higher elevations on Lookout Mountain in Chattooga and Walker Counties, where communities like Cloudland often see conditions more similar to Mentone than the valleys below.

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January 15, 2026
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Cloudmont Ski Resort Watching Weather, Optimistically Targeting Saturday Opening on Lookout Mountain

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Cloudmont Ski Resort on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama says it’s watching conditions closely and, if the weather cooperates, is optimistically aiming for an opening day this Saturday, January 17. The resort plans to open at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.

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