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January 21, 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Slide Again, Local Averages Updated for Northwest Georgia and Nearby Alabama

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Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump as prices continue to ease, and Northwest Georgia is helping lead the way, with AAA showing some of the lowest averages in the state across Chattooga County and the surrounding area while neighboring DeKalb and Cherokee counties in Alabama are also sitting in the mid-$2.50 range.

January 7, 2026

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Georgia Reports Seven Traffic Deaths Over New Year’s Holiday

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The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports that seven people died in automobile crashes statewide during the 102-hour New Year’s holiday travel period, as troopers and officers worked high-visibility patrols across Georgia, including routes serving Northwest Georgia.

January 7, 2026

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Trion Recreation Announces Spring Sports Registration for Youth Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball

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The Trion Recreation Department has officially opened Spring Sports registration, giving local youth the opportunity to sign up for baseball, softball, and volleyball ahead of the upcoming season.

January 6, 2026

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Local Gas Prices Stay Low for Northwest Georgia, But Global Market Could Shift Costs

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Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump to start the week, with AAA reporting the statewide average for regular unleaded at $2.65 per gallon and the national average at $2.81.

January 4, 2026

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Dense Fog Advisory in Effect for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect early Sunday for Chattooga County and surrounding counties across Northwest Georgia as widespread patchy dense fog reduces visibility in many areas. Patchy dense fog is expected between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, with the thickest fog producing visibility as low as one-quarter mile or less.

December 30, 2025

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