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August 30, 2026

Free Webinar To Help Georgia Business Owners Evaluate Funding And Use AI

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is inviting business owners across the state to participate in a free webinar next month focusing on business funding and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Some Walker County Residents Can Get 60% Reimbursement For Septic Repairs

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Some Walker County homeowners with failing septic systems may qualify to have 60% of the cost of repairs reimbursed through a new round of grant funding.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested In Cherokee County On Harassment Charge

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A Trion man was arrested earlier this month in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama, according to jail and arrest records.

Derrick Hogue, 31, of Trion, was booked into the Cherokee County Detention Center on August 18. Records show Hogue was booked at approximately 8:33 PM.

Hogue was reportedly charged with harassment.

Available online booking information does not provide details concerning the circumstances that led to the harassment charge.

Records indicate Hogue was subsequently released from custody on August 20.

The arrest occurred in Cherokee County, Alabama, which borders Chattooga County to the west.

An arrest is based on probable cause, and Hogue is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Measles Outbreak Linked To Metro Atlanta Daycare

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Georgia health officials have confirmed four additional cases of measles connected to a daycare in metro Atlanta, bringing the state’s reported total to 11 cases so far in 2026.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 29, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 29, 2026:

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Model Hands Trion First Loss Of Season, 31-7

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The Trion Bulldogs suffered their first loss of the 2026 season Friday night as the Model Blue Devils came to Sam R. McCain Stadium and defeated Trion 31-7.

May 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Continue Across Northwest Georgia Through Monday

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Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for several more rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Monday as an unsettled weather pattern lingers across the region. Forecast confidence remains low regarding exact timing and storm intensity, but forecasters say periods of rain and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend and into the start of the new week.

January 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Agencies Urge Residents to Prepare for Icing, Possible Outages and Hazardous Roads

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As a winter storm moves into Northwest Georgia, emergency management and local agencies across Chattooga County are urging residents to stay informed, prepare now, and avoid travel if icing develops.

January 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Local Insurance Agent Shares Tips to Prevent Storm Damage, Document Claims During Ice Threat

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With icing possible in the region, local insurance agent Butch Eleam is reminding residents that many insurance companies not only allow, but encourage homeowners to take reasonable steps to prevent additional damage after a storm.

January 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Power and North Georgia EMC Suspend Service Disconnections Ahead of Winter Storm

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As a severe winter storm threatens parts of Georgia with the potential for destructive ice and snow, both Georgia Power and North Georgia EMC (NGEMC) have announced temporary suspensions of service disconnections to help keep customers safe during the event.