Three Candidates Enter Race for Georgia Senate District 53 Seat After Colton Moore Launches Congressional Bid

Three candidates have announced plans to run for Georgia Senate District 53 following Sen. Colton Moore’s decision to pursue a congressional seat. Moore, a Republican from Trenton, is campaigning to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who announced she will resign from Congress in January.

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Car Insurance Costs Climb in Georgia, Hitting Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Drivers

Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are feeling the squeeze as car insurance premiums continue rising across Georgia, adding another strain to household budgets.

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Arrest Report – Friday – December 26, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 26, 2025:

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Warm Through Weekend Before Monday Cold Front

Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will keep a springlike feel through the weekend as unusually warm air remains in place, pushing temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal.

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Jail Inmate Faces Additional Charges After Drugs Allegedly Found Inside Facility

A Summerville woman is facing additional felony charges after jail staff and deputies say illegal drugs were discovered inside the Chattooga County Jail earlier this month.

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Ring in 2026 with Elvis in Rome: New Year’s Eve Concert Set for Rome City Auditorium

Got plans to ring in 2026? Northwest Georgia residents can celebrate New Year’s Eve with the King of Rock ’N’ Roll—at least for one night—when “New Year’s Eve with Elvis!” takes the stage at the Rome City Auditorium.

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GBI SAC Joe Montgomery Retires After 41 Years; Chattooga Sheriff Mark Schrader, Colleagues Praise Career of Service

Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Joe Montgomery, a familiar and respected figure in law enforcement across the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, has retired this week following an extraordinary 41-year career with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Of his four decades of service, 31 years were dedicated specifically to the communities within the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.

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Man Arrested on DUI Charge After Reported Crash on Mitchell Circle

A 48-year-old man, Devlin E. Crider, was arrested in Chattooga County following a reported incident involving an alleged impaired driver on Mitchell Circle.

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Final Days of Georgia Deer Season Near for Northwest Georgia Hunters — Safety Reminders as Season Wraps Up

With the calendar turning toward mid-January, deer hunters across Northwest Georgia are in the final stretch of the 2025–26 season, and Georgia DNR is reminding sportsmen to double-check dates, follow county rules, and make safety a top priority in the woods.

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First Day Hikes Return to James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park Jan. 1 — Black-Eyed Pea Luncheon to Follow

Folks looking to start 2026 on the right foot are invited to James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park for the park’s annual First Day Hikes on Thursday, January 1, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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