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August 12, 2026

Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton Explains November Ballot Questions On Senior Tax Exemptions

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is offering additional information to help voters understand proposed tax exemptions that will appear on the November ballot.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly $11 Billion In Georgia Student Loans Now In Default

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Hundreds of thousands of Georgians are in default on their federal student loans, with the amount of defaulted debt across the state now approaching $11 billion.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

20-Year-Old Charged With DUI, Open Container After Trion Traffic Stop

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A 20-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Trion after deputies reported seeing a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the roadway.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

“Be Their Voice” Golf Tournament To Support Local Children’s Advocacy Center

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The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is preparing for its 6th Annual “Be Their Voice” Golf Tournament, an event aimed at supporting services for children who have been victims of abuse.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested After Deputies Serve Warrant At Trion Residence

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested after deputies went to a Trion residence to serve an outstanding warrant and reported finding her hiding inside a bedroom.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Moves Surplus Property Auctions Online

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has launched its first online real estate surplus auction platform, giving people across Georgia and beyond a new way to bid on state-owned property that is no longer needed for transportation purposes.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charge, License Violations In Chattooga County

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A July traffic stop in Chattooga County resulted in the arrest of a 45-year-old woman after a deputy reported finding suspected drugs and drug-related items inside her vehicle.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Launches 2026-2027 FLEX Program For Student Entrepreneurs

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch the 2026-2027 Georgia FLEX program, giving local high school students an opportunity to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills through hands-on experience and community involvement.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Rome Now Open

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AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Rome is now seeing patients with a range of urologic concerns, including kidney stones, blood in the urine, frequent urination, bladder leakage, recurrent urinary tract infections, prostate concerns and other men’s and women’s urologic health needs.

The practice is designed to help patients move more quickly from symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, while offering care close to home. Depending on the patient’s situation, a referral may not be required.

AdventHealth says the Rome location offers advanced urologic care in a private, patient-centered setting, with access to more advanced treatment options, including robotic surgery capabilities when appropriate.

The new office is located at 100 John Maddox Drive, Suite 100, Rome, Georgia 30165.

Patients can call 706-378-2790 to schedule an appointment or learn more about available services.

AdventHealth says the new Rome practice is part of a broader effort to make specialty care more accessible across Northwest Georgia and reduce delays for patients seeking treatment.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Jeep Driver Injured In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer Near Menlo

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A Jeep driver was injured Tuesday afternoon in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Georgia Highway 48 near the foot of Lookout Mountain outside Menlo.

The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday as the tractor-trailer was traveling east toward Menlo and the Jeep Wrangler was traveling west toward Alabama from the Shinbone area.

According to information provided to WZQZ News by the Georgia State Patrol, the driver of the Jeep lost control of the vehicle, crossed into the lane of the oncoming tractor-trailer and was struck head-on.

The Jeep driver was conscious following the collision and was transported by Atrium Health Floyd EMS for medical treatment.

The Georgia State Patrol told WZQZ News that the driver is expected to recover.

The accident was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol. The official crash report remained incomplete Tuesday evening, and additional details were not immediately available.

WZQZ News will provide additional information if it becomes available.