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March 12, 2026

Blood Drive Planned at Chattooga County EMA on April 10

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Residents in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to help save lives during an upcoming community blood drive hosted at the Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in Summerville. The blood drive is scheduled for Friday, April 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the EMA facility located at 170 Farrar Drive.

The event is being organized in partnership with Blood Assurance, and officials say a single blood donation can help save up to three lives. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance through bloodassurance.org/schedule, though walk-ins may be accepted if space allows.

In addition, Blood Assurance is offering an incentive for donors. Anyone who donates between April 1 and April 15 will be entered to win a $100 gift card, with one winner selected per community and seven winners total.

Community leaders say blood donations are always needed to help hospitals maintain an adequate supply for patients requiring surgeries, treatments, and emergency care.

March 7, 2026

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PFAS Concerns Continue in Northwest Georgia as Proposed Legislation Could Affect Chattooga County Lawsuit

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Concerns over PFAS contamination — often called “forever chemicals” — continue to affect communities across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as lawmakers debate legislation that could change how pollution cases are handled in the state.

March 2, 2026

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Proposed Senate Bill Could Halt Chattooga County PFAS Lawsuit and Others Across Georgia

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The Finley Law Firm — which represents Chattooga County in PFAS-related litigation — is warning that a proposed bill in the Georgia Senate could effectively end the county’s case and shut down similar lawsuits filed by local governments across the state seeking cleanup costs for “forever chemical” contamination.

February 28, 2026

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AARP Georgia Honors 21 Lawmakers Who Serve as Family Caregivers

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AARP Georgia recently recognized 21 members of the Georgia General Assembly who are also family caregivers, highlighting the personal responsibilities many lawmakers carry while shaping policy at the Capitol.

February 26, 2026

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Atrium Health Floyd Lifts Temporary Masking and Visitor Restrictions

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Atrium Health Floyd has lifted the temporary masking and visitor restrictions that had been in place since December, citing a steady decline in respiratory illness cases among patients and staff.

February 23, 2026

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DPH Confirms Measles Case in Georgia; Second Reported Case in 2026

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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of Bryan County. While there is no history of international travel, officials say the individual recently traveled out of state, and DPH is currently notifying those who may have been exposed and are at increased risk of developing the virus.

February 20, 2026

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New & Living Way Church and Highland Rivers Behavioral Health to Host Suicide Prevention Training in Rome

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Residents from across Northwest Georgia are invited to attend a free suicide prevention training this weekend at New & Living Way Church in Rome.

February 19, 2026

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Second Annual Chattooga County Health Fair Set for April 18

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The Second Annual Chattooga County Health Fair will return this spring, offering residents access to free health resources, screenings, and educational vendors in one convenient location.

February 16, 2026

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Chattooga County Health Inspection Scores – First Half of February, 2026

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of February 2026, showing a range of scores for local food service establishments in Summerville and Trion.

February 14, 2026

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February is American Heart Month: NWGA Public Health Urges Heart-Healthy Habits

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February is American Heart Month, an annual observance focused on raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging habits that protect the heart.