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September 17, 2026

Georgia Family Farm Sustainability Committee To Meet In Rome

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A state legislative committee studying the future of Georgia’s family farms will bring its work to Northwest Georgia, with its second meeting scheduled to be held in Rome.

May 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Timber Industry Faces Ongoing Challenges, Including Impacts In Chattooga County

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Georgia’s timber industry, long considered one of the state’s economic backbones, is facing a growing list of challenges that are also being felt locally in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia.