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March 31, 2026

Georgia DNR Urges Residents To Be BearWise As Black Bears Become More Active This Spring

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As spring green-up continues across Georgia, state wildlife officials are reminding residents that black bears are becoming more active and visible in search of food.

March 29, 2026

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High Fire Danger In Effect Today Across Much Of North Georgia

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Fire officials are warning that high fire danger conditions are expected today, Sunday, across much of North Georgia, with the threat lasting from the morning hours into the evening.

March 21, 2026

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Chattooga County Young Farmers to Host Farm Stand Meet & Greet

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The Chattooga County Young Farmers are inviting the community to come out and support local agriculture at a special Farm Stand Meet & Greet on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 PM at the Chattooga County Ag Center.

The event will bring together local farm stand owners from across the county, giving them the opportunity to showcase their products, set up displays, and even offer items for sale. Attendees will be able to meet growers, learn more about what each farm stand offers, and find out where to purchase fresh, local goods.

Organizers say the evening will begin with a brief introduction before opening up time for guests to visit with vendors, ask questions, and make connections within the community.

Farm stand owners interested in participating can sign up using the QR code provided on the event flyer. For more information, contact Lauren Jarrett at ljarrett@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

The event is open to the public and aims to strengthen connections between local producers and the community they serve.

March 20, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – March 20, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 20, 2026:

March 20, 2026

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Unseasonably Warm, Dry Weather Continues Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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A stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather is expected to continue across Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia through the weekend and into early next week.

March 19, 2026

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North Georgia Trout Stocking Season Gets Underway

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Trout stocking trucks are getting ready to roll across North Georgia as state and federal wildlife officials prepare for another busy spring fishing season.

March 16, 2026

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Strong Storms, Tornado Threat Moving Through Chattooga County; Cold Blast to Follow

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Strong to severe thunderstorms were moving through Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia early Monday morning, bringing the threat of damaging winds and a few brief tornadoes as a powerful squall line pushes across the region.

March 16, 2026

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Former Commissioner Responds to Audit Concerns as County Works to Reconcile Finances

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Former Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is responding to recent online discussions about findings from the ongoing 2024 audit of Chattooga County finances, offering context about accounting discrepancies identified during that time.

March 16, 2026

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Thunderbirds to headline Wings Over North Georgia air show in Rome

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One of Georgia’s biggest spring events is just weeks away as the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns to Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on April 3-4, 2026, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline the show.

March 16, 2026

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Bull Breeding Soundness Exams Scheduled in Chattooga County

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Cattle producers in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to have herd bulls evaluated during upcoming Bull Breeding Soundness Exams scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center.