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April 22, 2026

Arrest Report – Wednesday – April 22, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 22, 2026:

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry, Warm Weather Raises Fire Concerns Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia are facing several more days of warm, dry weather, with fire danger concerns expected to continue through the end of the workweek.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Advance Voting Set To Begin For May 19 Election In Chattooga County

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Advance voting for the May 19, 2026 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election is set to begin soon in Chattooga County, with important dates and details now finalized for local voters.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cancer Navigators’ Daisy Drop Set For April 26 In Rome

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Cancer Navigators will hold its annual Daisy Drop on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m., giving the community a chance to honor loved ones affected by cancer during a special afternoon in downtown Rome.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Tree Giveaway Announced By North Georgia EMC

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North Georgia EMC is once again helping members go green with its annual tree giveaway.

The utility will give away up to 200 free trees on Thursday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of its Energy Saving Tree Program.

Trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of one tree per member. Participants must bring a copy of their NGEMC power bill to claim a tree.

Pickup locations include NGEMC offices in Calhoun, Dalton, and Fort Oglethorpe.

Available tree varieties may include Bur Oak, Red Sunset Maple, White Fringe Tree, Chickasaw Plum, and Highbush Blueberry, while supplies last.

The program is designed to help homeowners plant trees in the right locations to reduce energy costs by providing shade and lowering cooling needs during the summer months.

The giveaway is open to NGEMC members only.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Savvy Senior Event Coming To Rome Focuses On Financial Wellness And Fraud Prevention

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is inviting Northwest Georgia residents to attend an upcoming “Savvy Senior” event designed to help individuals strengthen their financial future and guard against fraud.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Congressman Clay Fuller Begins First Days Representing Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia’s new representative in Washington is settling into his role after officially being sworn into Congress.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Hold Workshop And Regular Meeting Thursday

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The Town of Trion has announced an upcoming workshop and council meeting later this week.

According to Mayor Mickey McGraw, the meeting will take place Thursday, April 23rd in the Town Hall Conference Room. The workshop session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow shortly after.

City officials say the meeting is open to the public, and anyone with questions or comments is encouraged to contact Trion Town Hall for additional information.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – April 21, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 21, 2026:

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry Weather Raises Fire Concerns Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and the wider Northwest Georgia region can expect several more days of warm, dry weather, increasing the risk for outdoor fires through the end of the workweek.