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April 23, 2026

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 23, 2026:

April 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

USDA Declares Drought Disaster, Includes Chattooga County In Assistance Area

Farmers in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia may soon see relief after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated 126 Georgia counties as natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions.

April 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County TANF Job Opening Offers Temporary State Work Opportunity

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A job opening in Chattooga County is now being advertised through the Georgia Department of Human Services, but officials say applicants should understand this is not a standard public job posting.

April 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fertilizer Price Spike Creating Challenges For Georgia Farmers This Spring

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As spring planting season gets underway, farmers across Georgia—including those in Northwest Georgia—are facing rising costs that are putting pressure on already tight budgets.

April 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Applications Open for 2026 Georgia Centennial Farm Program

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Georgia Centennial Farm Program, which honors farms that have been in the same family for 100 years or more.

March 26, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gas Tax Relief, Refund Checks Highlight Busy Week Under Gold Dome

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State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says lawmakers are entering the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, with just five days remaining after completing Legislative Day 35 last week.

March 23, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Landowner Field Day Scheduled for April 7 in Summerville

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Landowners in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia will have the opportunity to learn more about forestry, wildlife habitat, and property management during the upcoming Landowner Field Day set for April 7, 2026, in Summerville.

February 25, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Senate Approves Mid-Year Budget with Tax Rebates, Mental Health Funding Boost

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The Georgia Senate on Friday approved its version of the $42.3 billion amended state budget, keeping major tax rebates for Georgians while increasing funding for mental health services and rural infrastructure.

February 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Hospitals Prepare for $218 Million Rural Health Transformation Rollout

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Georgia’s hospitals are getting ready for the money by treating it like a competitive, time-boxed grant opportunity rather than a bailout. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), which applied for and will manage the funds, is setting up a grant process where eligible providers must apply and show their projects “cannot maintain the status quo,” with the dollars needing to be allocated by October 2026.

February 9, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2026 Economic Competitiveness Redbook

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The Georgia Chamber Foundation has released its 2026 Economic Competitiveness Redbook, offering a detailed snapshot of economic conditions, trends, and benchmarks across the state — including county-level research findings for Chattooga County.