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August 16, 2026

GDOT Seeking Public Input on Rural Walking and Biking Plan

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is asking residents to weigh in on a statewide plan aimed at making walking, bicycling and other forms of active transportation safer and better connected in Georgia’s rural communities.

May 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Redmond Receives $934,000 For Rural Transportation Initiative

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AdventHealth Redmond is receiving $934,000 in federal funding to launch the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation, also known as NW-GRIT.

December 21, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Farm Bureau Honored at State Convention for Excellence in Agricultural Advocacy

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Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall (left) presents Chattooga County Farm Bureau President Bill Bryan with the Planter Award during the 88th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention on Jekyll Island.

Chattooga County Farm Bureau continues to demonstrate its commitment to agriculture education and community involvement across Northwest Georgia. The organization says it is grateful to be an active part of the local community and values opportunities to interact with residents and students to promote agricultural awareness.