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October 27, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Drop Eight Cents As Chattooga County Drivers Pay $3.60 Per Gallon

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Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to decline, with the statewide average falling eight cents over the past week. Drivers in Chattooga County are paying slightly less than the state average, according to the latest figures from AAA – The Auto Club Group.

October 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heil Environmental In Fort Payne Hosting Open Interviews Tuesday

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Heil Environmental, a major manufacturer of garbage truck bodies located in Fort Payne, Alabama, is continuing its recruitment efforts with another open interview event scheduled for Tuesday, October 13.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Black Bear Activity Prompts Safety Reminder Across Northeast Alabama And Northwest Georgia

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Recent black bear activity in northeast Alabama, combined with bear sightings across Northwest Georgia, is providing a timely reminder for residents to take precautions around their homes and while spending time outdoors.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Man Arrested In Alabama After Stolen Chattooga County Truck Found At House Fire

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A Chattooga County man is facing a long list of charges in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, after authorities say a truck reported stolen from Chattooga County was found at the scene of a house fire in the Broomtown community.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Climb Again, State Average Reaches $4.19

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Georgia motorists are paying more at the pump this week, with the statewide average for regular gasoline climbing to $4.19 per gallon.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Firearms Deer Season Just Weeks Away In Georgia And Alabama

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Georgia deer hunters are already in the woods for archery season, but the opening of the state’s regular firearms deer season is now just a few weeks away.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gaylesville Homecoming Parade Happening Today

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If you are traveling in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, this evening, be aware of extra activity and possible traffic delays around Gaylesville as the community celebrates its annual homecoming parade.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested In Cherokee County On Bond Revocation Charges

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A Trion man was arrested last week in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, on bond revocation charges connected to an earlier theft and burglary case.

According to Cherokee County arrest records, 39-year-old Brandon Lamar Smith of Trion was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, September 17. Smith was charged with bond revocation on first-degree theft of property and bond revocation on third-degree burglary.

Smith was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in early January on charges of first-degree theft of property, third-degree burglary, unlawful possession of a hemp product and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also charged at that time with failure to appear on a previous charge.

Smith was booked into the Cherokee County jail at approximately 8:04 PM Thursday.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pilot Killed In DeKalb County Plane Crash Remembered As Longtime Albertville Aviation Leader

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The pilot killed in Tuesday morning’s plane crash in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama, was a longtime fixture in the region’s aviation community.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

DeKalb County Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Fort Payne

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A 62-year-old DeKalb County man was killed Tuesday morning when the small plane he was piloting crashed near Fort Payne.

The victim has been identified as Douglas Emge of DeKalb County, Alabama. DeKalb County EMA officials said Emge was the only person aboard the aircraft when it crashed on September 15.

The crash occurred near the 4700 block of County Road 3 in the Whiton community, near the Whiton water tank.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported the crash at around 8 AM Tuesday and asked the public to avoid the area as emergency crews responded.

Federal Aviation Administration records list Emge as the registered owner of the aircraft, identified as N469TW.

Residents near the crash site reported hearing the crash and seeing flames and smoke from the wreckage. Some neighbors said they had known Emge and his family for years and were saddened by his death.

Emge’s family has been notified.

The Federal Aviation Administration responded to the scene and is investigating the crash.