Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Rihanna Davis of LaFayette as its 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year.
Georgia’s 2026 spring turkey season opens today on private land, with public land hunting set to begin April 4. The season will run statewide through May 15.
A special youth and mobility-impaired hunt was held March 21 and 22 to kick off the season.
Hunters are allowed a total of two legal gobblers for the season, with a limit of one gobbler per day. Legal hunting hours run from one-half hour before sunrise until sunset.
Wildlife officials remind hunters that everyone— including those under 16, landowners, and lifetime license holders — must have a free Georgia turkey harvest record. All harvested birds must also be reported through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.
Hunters age 16 and older are required to have a valid hunting license and big game license. Those hunting on Wildlife Management Areas must also have a WMA license.
State wildlife officials say this year’s season could be a strong one, with indications of an increased number of 2-year-old birds across Georgia.
The Internal Revenue Service is expanding access to in-person help by opening select Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturdays over the next few months.
The special Saturday hours will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select dates through the end of June, with the next opportunity scheduled for Saturday, March 28.
IRS officials say offices in dozens of states, along with locations in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, will participate. During these extended weekend hours, taxpayers can receive help with most services normally offered at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. However, cash payments will not be accepted.
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to check ahead before visiting by going to IRS.gov/SaturdayHours. The website provides a full list of participating locations, along with important information to review before arriving.
In addition to weekend availability, more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide are also extending their weekday hours through April 30 to accommodate the busy tax filing season.
To find the nearest office and see what services are offered, taxpayers can use the “Contact Your Local Office” tool on IRS.gov, which includes a locator, directions, and details about extended hours.
Sixteen students graduated Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony held at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart.
Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as part of an expanded effort to address contamination from “forever chemicals” in the region.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 27, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region are being urged to use extreme caution this weekend as a Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Saturday due to dangerous conditions.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning residents to be on alert for a scam involving emails that appear to come from the Sheriff’s Office.
A Summerville man was arrested earlier this month following a traffic stop on Highway 27 in Chattooga County.
The Lyerly Civic Club is inviting the community out for a day of bargains, food, and fellowship at its upcoming Community Yard Sale.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Angus McLeod Park in Lyerly.
Shoppers can browse a variety of items while also enjoying homemade biscuits during the event.
Organizers say all proceeds will benefit the Lyerly Civic Club Scholarship Fund and Flower Fund, supporting local students and community beautification efforts.
Those interested in becoming a vendor can reserve a spot by calling or texting 706-591-0997.
Community members are encouraged to come out, support a good cause, and enjoy a spring day in Lyerly.