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June 21, 2026

New Report Shows More Than 660 Chattooga County Residents Live In Subsidized Housing

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A new report from USAFacts, using data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, shows that hundreds of Chattooga County residents rely on federally subsidized housing programs.

June 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Social Security Warns Americans to Watch for Elder Abuse and Imposter Scams

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The Social Security Administration is urging Americans to watch for signs of elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and fraud as scammers continue targeting older adults across the country.

March 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Energy Assistance Cooling Program to Open April 1 for Eligible Chattooga County Residents

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A state-funded energy assistance cooling program will open April 1, 2026, for eligible homebound and elderly residents in Chattooga County, according to North Georgia Community Action, Inc. The program is designed to help qualifying households offset the cost of home energy expenses with a one-time payment made directly to the household’s energy supplier.