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March 2, 2026

Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%, Bringing New Momentum to Northwest Georgia Housing Market

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Mortgage rates have dipped below the 6% mark for the first time in months, offering potential relief to home buyers and renewed opportunity for sellers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.

March 2, 2026

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GNTC Announces March Open House Events Across Northwest Georgia Campuses

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is inviting prospective students and community members to attend a series of Open House events this month at multiple campuses across Northwest Georgia.

March 2, 2026

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Make-A-Wish Georgia to Grant Summerville Resident’s Wish with Community Meal and Backpack Giveaway

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A special community event is coming to Summerville on Sunday, March 8, as Make-A-Wish Georgia grants a heartfelt wish for 13-year-old Jude.

March 1, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – March 1, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 1, 2026:

March 1, 2026

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Foggy Start, Big Warmup Ahead for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia – Record Highs Possible by Weekend

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are waking up to patchy fog this Sunday morning, but clearer skies are quickly taking over as high pressure settles across the region. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia says mostly clear conditions will dominate today after the fog dissipates shortly after sunrise. Dry weather is expected to continue through Monday as a strong surface high builds down the Eastern Seaboard.

March 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Bill to Remove Sales Tax on Diapers, Formula and Menstrual Products

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A bipartisan measure moving through the Georgia General Assembly would eliminate the state’s 4% sales tax on diapers, baby formula, and menstrual products, classifying them as essential goods rather than taxable items. Supporters say the change would ease financial pressure on families, noting that while groceries and prescription drugs are already exempt in Georgia, diaper and feminine hygiene products are not.

Advocates point to long-term costs, with estimates showing the average woman spends about $18,000 on period products over her lifetime — plus roughly $1,000 in taxes. Government assistance programs like SNAP and WIC do not cover diapers, and the Georgia Diaper Bank Coalition estimates ending the diaper tax could save families about $80 per child. Diaper banks statewide distribute more than 1.4 million diapers each year to families in need.

The effort is being led this session by Republican State Sen. Randy Robertson, who says the issue is about prioritizing families despite the potential loss of millions in state revenue. The bill must pass committee before heading to the Senate floor ahead of Crossover Day, and supporters say it has bipartisan backing. If approved, Georgia would join a growing number of states that have eliminated sales taxes on menstrual and baby care products.

March 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Jobless Claims Dip as U.S. Filings Tick Up; Northwest Georgia Watches Trend

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New unemployment benefit filings in Georgia declined last week, a sign layoffs may be easing slightly statewide even as national claims moved higher. The U.S. Department of Labor reports Georgia initial claims fell to 3,979 for the week ending February 21, down from 4,293 the week before (a drop of 314).

Nationally, seasonally adjusted initial claims rose to 212,000, up 4,000 from the prior week, according to the same weekly report.

In the week’s state-by-state movement, Rhode Island posted the largest percentage jump (from 1,154 to 2,677, about +132%) while Michigan saw the biggest percentage drop (from 7,315 to 3,667, about -49.9%).

March 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Shorter University Nursing Program Awarded $200,000 Grant to Strengthen Operations and Christ-Centered Training

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The Ben and Ollie Brady School of Nursing at Shorter University has received a $200,000 grant from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation, providing a major boost for program operations and continued training of future nurses across Northwest Georgia and beyond.

March 1, 2026

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Walker County Commissioners To Consider Rezoning Requests, Major Contracts March 5

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III in LaFayette.

March 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Highlands College and Kennesaw State University Expand Transfer Pathways

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Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) are expanding their LINK partnership, a collaborative initiative to create seamless transfer pathways and expand academic opportunities for students.