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December 11, 2025

Chattooga County Choral Department’s Annual Christmas Concert Returns Tonight at Chattooga High School

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The Chattooga County Schools Choral Department is inviting the community to a night of holiday music with its annual Christmas concert, “Unity: Let’s Celebrate Together,” happening tonight (December 11) at 7 p.m. at Chattooga High School. The program is expected to feature seasonal favorites and performances that highlight the talent and hard work of student singers, offering families a festive way to celebrate the season together while supporting local students.

December 11, 2025

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Salvation Army Holiday Giving Surges as Red Kettle, Angel Tree Efforts Gain Momentum

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Holiday giving is picking up speed as The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns continue to see strong community support this season. Organizers say donations and participation are trending upward as more people look for ways to help neighbors in need during the holidays.

December 10, 2025

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – December 10, 2025

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 10, 2025:

December 10, 2025

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Patchy Dense Fog, Then Gusty Winds for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should be prepared for a tricky start to the day, as patchy dense fog is expected through about 10 a.m. Wednesday, especially in low-lying areas and valleys. Visibility may drop quickly from one stretch of road to the next, so slow down, use low beams, and leave extra following distance during the morning commute.

December 10, 2025

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Chattooga County Home Sales Slow in November 2025 as Buyers Gain Breathing Room

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Housing activity in Chattooga County showed signs of a cooldown in November 2025, with fewer homes changing hands and properties taking longer to sell compared to the faster pace many buyers and sellers saw last year. Local market watchers have described the current setup as a kind of “seller standoff,” where asking prices and what buyers are willing (or able) to pay aren’t always lining up.

December 10, 2025

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Chattooga County Educator Lauren Jarrett Selected for Statewide Leadership Role in Georgia Agricultural Education

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Georgia Agricultural Education has announced that Lauren Jarrett has been selected as the new Adult Education Program Coordinator for the Georgia Agricultural Education Program.

December 10, 2025

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Georgia Farm Bureau Meets on Jekyll Island This Week as Chattooga County Couple Steps Into Statewide Young Farmer Leadership

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The Georgia Farm Bureau is meeting on Jekyll Island this week, bringing farmers and rural community leaders together from across the state to focus on agriculture, advocacy, and the issues facing Georgia’s farm families.

December 10, 2025

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GNTC Students Receive First Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship for EMT Training

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Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College students are being recognized with the first-ever Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to provide financial support for students enrolled in EMT or Advanced EMT certificate programs.

December 10, 2025

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Georgia DNR Reports Preliminary CWD-Positive Deer in Atkinson County

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson County. (For reference, Atkinson County is roughly 260 miles from Chattooga County.)

December 10, 2025

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GHSA Sets 2026-28 Football Regions: Chattooga in 7-AA, Trion in 7-A

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The GHSA has finalized its classifications and region alignments for the 2026–2028 reclassification cycle, and that locks in the football region landscape for Chattooga and Trion for the next cycle.