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August 24, 2026

Busy Week Ahead For Chattooga High School Athletics

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Chattooga High School and middle school athletes have a full schedule ahead this week, with teams competing in softball, football, volleyball and cross country.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Receives Historic Preservation Grant For Third Survey Phase

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Walker County is one of six Georgia communities selected to receive federal funding for historic preservation work across the state.

August 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Drier Air Brings Less Humid Weather To Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will enjoy a break from the oppressive humidity Sunday as a secondary cold front pushes through the state, bringing drier air and lower dewpoints to the region.

August 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Emerges From Historic Drought As Northwest Georgia Sees Major Recovery

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After months of severe drought that brought dry pastures, stressed crops and concerns over water supplies, Georgia has experienced a dramatic turnaround — and Northwest Georgia is among the areas seeing substantial improvement.

August 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny, Less Humid Weather Arrives For The Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can look forward to a noticeably more comfortable weekend as drier air moves into the region, bringing plenty of sunshine, lower humidity and cooler nighttime temperatures.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny And Hot Today, Storm Chances Increase Late This Week

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A stretch of somewhat drier air will make the mid-August heat a little more tolerable across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but temperatures will remain firmly in the 90s before rain and thunderstorm chances begin increasing later this week.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mohawk Industries Hiring Extrusion Operator At Summerville Facility

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Mohawk Industries is currently hiring for an Extrusion Operator at the company’s Summerville manufacturing facility. The position was posted Monday, August 17, and is based at Mohawk’s Summerville operation.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Bus In Trion Today — Open To The Public

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The CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital Breathe Easy Mobile Lung Screening Coach is in Trion today, Wednesday, August 19, offering low-dose CT lung cancer screenings — and the service is not limited to Mount Vernon Mills employees.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Plant ID Hike And Creatures Of The Night Coming To Sloppy Floyd State Park

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James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will offer visitors two opportunities to explore the natural world on Saturday, August 22, with a Plant ID Hike during the morning and a Creatures of the Night program that evening.

The Plant ID Hike begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. The ranger-led program gives participants an opportunity to explore some of the plant life found at the park while learning more about identifying native plants and the role they play in the surrounding ecosystem.

Later Saturday, visitors can return for Creatures of the Night at 8:30 p.m. The nighttime program offers a chance to experience the park after dark and learn more about the animals and other creatures that become active after the sun goes down.

Both programs are part of Sloppy Floyd State Park’s August lineup of outdoor activities.

Those interested in participating are asked to call the James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park office at 706-857-0826 to register or for additional information.

James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is located near Summerville in Chattooga County.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Reports Attempted Burglary On Martin Street

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Summerville Police responded to a Martin Street residence after a homeowner reported an attempted burglary in which he armed himself and went outside to investigate.