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June 8, 2026

Early Voting Starts Today for June 16 Primary Runoff Election

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Early voting for the June 16, 2026 Primary Runoff Election starts today, Monday, June 8, and will continue through Friday, June 12, according to the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office.

June 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Democrats to Host State House Candidate Forum June 15

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The Chattooga County Democratic Party will host its next monthly meeting on Monday, June 15, featuring a public forum with Georgia House District 12 candidate Holly Chaney.

June 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council Meets Tonight With Budget Hearing and Project Bids on Agenda

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The Summerville City Council will meet tonight with a full agenda that includes a public hearing on the proposed city budget, consideration of several project bids, appointments to the Housing Authority Board, and discussions involving city-owned property.

June 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Indicted on Aggravated Battery Charge

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A Trion man has been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury in connection with a January assault that prosecutors say left the victim without the use of his arm.

According to the indictment, Brian Hayes George, of 1184 Spring Creek Road in Trion, was formally indicted on one count of aggravated battery stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred on January 26.

The indictment alleges that George “maliciously caused bodily harm” to Matthew Rex Porter by depriving him of the use of his arm.

No additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault were included in the court filing.

Under Georgia law, aggravated battery is a felony offense. The charge carries the possibility of a prison sentence if a defendant is convicted in court.

An indictment is a formal accusation and is not a determination of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

June 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pack 38 Cub Scouts Launch Summer With Adventure Camp at Camp Sidney Dew

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Pack 38 Cub Scouts kicked off the summer with an “Adventure Around the World” experience at Camp Sidney Dew during the annual 2026 Adventure Camp, hosted by the Northwest Georgia Council of Scouting America.

June 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – June 7, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, June 7, 2026:

June 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunday Brings Return of Showers and Storms Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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After a stretch of dry weather, showers and thunderstorms are making a return to Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today as a more active weather pattern settles across the region.

June 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Among Highest Poverty Rates in Northwest Georgia, New Data Shows

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Nearly one out of every five residents in Chattooga County lives below the federal poverty line, giving the county one of the highest poverty rates in Northwest Georgia, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and regional economic reports.

June 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Animal Shelter Seeking Full-Time Animal Care and Field Services Technician

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The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is looking to add a full-time Animal Care and Field Services Technician to its staff and is currently accepting applications.

June 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Today Is the Deadline to Register for Summerville Parks and Recreation Summer Baseball

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Families interested in signing their children up for Summerville Parks and Recreation summer baseball still have time, but the registration deadline is today.