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September 29, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Climb Again, State Average Reaches $4.19

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Georgia motorists are paying more at the pump this week, with the statewide average for regular gasoline climbing to $4.19 per gallon.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments Will Appear On Georgia Ballots In November

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Georgia voters will decide three proposed amendments to the state Constitution in the November 3 general election, in addition to local questions that will appear on ballots in individual counties.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Public Hearing Set For $1 Million Welcome Hill Water Improvement Project

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Chattooga County residents will have an opportunity next month to learn more about a $1 million water improvement project planned for the Welcome Hill Road area near Trion.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Retirement Drop-In Today For Longtime Chattooga County Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas

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Friends, former 4-H members and community members will have an opportunity today to help celebrate Rebecca Thomas as she retires following 30 years of service with University of Georgia Extension in Chattooga County.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Family Morning At Oak Hill To Highlight Martha Berry’s Famous Friends

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Families from across Northwest Georgia are invited to Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum in Rome next month for a free morning of hands-on history, activities and family learning.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Kemp Suspends Georgia Gas Tax For 30 Days As Fuel Prices Surge

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Georgia drivers will get a break at the pump beginning Tuesday after Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday that he is suspending the state’s motor fuel excise tax for 30 days.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – September 28, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, September 28, 2026:

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerlike Heat Returns Before Wetter Weekend

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A dry start to the week will give way to summerlike temperatures across Chattooga County before rain and thunderstorms return for the weekend.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

School Leaders Explain What E-SPLOST Renewal Means For Chattooga County Voters

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When Chattooga County voters go to the polls in November, one of the local questions they will encounter concerns the continuation of a one-percent sales tax that has helped finance school construction, renovations, technology, security and other capital needs for nearly three decades.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County CERT Adds 16 New Members Following Training

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The Chattooga County Community Emergency Response Team has added 16 new members following a training class held recently in Summerville.