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November 9, 2026

From The Farm To The Classroom: The History Of Agricultural Education In Chattooga County

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When Chattooga County students bring their hogs into the show ring this evening, they will be continuing a tradition of agricultural education that stretches back more than a century.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Driver’s License Offices In Rock Spring, Rome And Calhoun To Close Wednesday For Veterans Day

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Residents planning to visit a Georgia Department of Driver Services office this week should be aware that driver’s license offices in Rock Spring, Rome and Calhoun will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia EMC Reminds Farmers To Submit Agricultural Tax Exemption Cards By December 31

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North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation is reminding farmers and homesteaders who qualify for Georgia’s Agricultural Tax Exemption program to make sure their updated GATE cards are submitted to the electric cooperative before the end of the year.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Commissioner Allen Negotiating To Lower Costs Before Awarding Tooga Theatre Renovation Bid

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says negotiations are underway with one of the low bidders for the Tooga Theatre renovation project as he works to reduce construction costs before awarding a contract.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council To Consider Water Rate Changes, Wildlife Sanctuary And Other Business Tonight

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The Summerville City Council will meet this evening at 5 PM, with several items on the agenda, including a proposed update to the city’s water base rate, discussion of a wildlife sanctuary, and purchases for city departments.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

18-Year-Old Arrested Following Disturbance In Pennville Area

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An 18-year-old man was arrested following a disturbance at a residence on Railroad Circle in the Pennville area of Chattooga County.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County FFA And 4-H Pig Show And Auction Set For Tonight

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Months of hard work by Chattooga County FFA and 4-H students will be on display this evening as the annual Pig Show and Auction takes place at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Welcome Hill Water Line Replacement Project Could Begin Next Summer

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen (center) joins representatives of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for the presentation of a $1 million Community Development Block Grant to Chattooga County. The funding will support a major water line replacement project in the Welcome Hill community near Trion, including improvements to the water distribution system and additional fire hydrants.

A major water infrastructure improvement project planned for the Welcome Hill community near Trion is moving toward the construction phase, with Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen indicating that work could begin as early as the summer of 2027.

November 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Announces Special Waterfowl Hunting Days For Veterans, Military And Youth

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Georgia veterans, active-duty military personnel and young hunters will have an opportunity to get an early start on waterfowl hunting season this coming weekend.