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August 20, 2026

Strong Storms Possible As Triple-Digit Heat Index Returns

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Hot and humid weather will take center stage across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Thursday, August 20, with the National Weather Service also watching for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms later in the day and overnight.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Indians Enter 2026 Season Focused On Playoff Return

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The Chattooga Indians are heading into the 2026 high school football season with a renewed sense of purpose after narrowly missing the playoffs a year ago.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Higher Assessments Don’t Automatically Mean Higher Tax Bills

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Chattooga County property owners seeing major increases on their 2026 assessment notices should not assume their property tax bills will increase by the same percentage.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

‘Hands Across The Border’ DUI Enforcement Campaign Begins Sunday

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Drivers across Northwest Georgia can expect an increased focus on impaired driving as the 35th annual “Hands Across the Border” enforcement campaign gets underway Sunday.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Charged Following Domestic Assault Investigation

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A Summerville man was arrested following a reported domestic assault on Scoggins Street on August 14.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mohawk Honors Stephanie Dillard For 40 Years Of Service

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Mohawk Industries is celebrating a major career milestone for longtime employee Stephanie Dillard, who has marked 40 years of service with the company.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 19, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 19, 2026:

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny And Hot Today, Storm Chances Increase Late This Week

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A stretch of somewhat drier air will make the mid-August heat a little more tolerable across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but temperatures will remain firmly in the 90s before rain and thunderstorm chances begin increasing later this week.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mohawk Industries Hiring Extrusion Operator At Summerville Facility

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Mohawk Industries is currently hiring for an Extrusion Operator at the company’s Summerville manufacturing facility. The position was posted Monday, August 17, and is based at Mohawk’s Summerville operation.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Plant ID Hike And Creatures Of The Night Coming To Sloppy Floyd State Park

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James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will offer visitors two opportunities to explore the natural world on Saturday, August 22, with a Plant ID Hike during the morning and a Creatures of the Night program that evening.

The Plant ID Hike begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. The ranger-led program gives participants an opportunity to explore some of the plant life found at the park while learning more about identifying native plants and the role they play in the surrounding ecosystem.

Later Saturday, visitors can return for Creatures of the Night at 8:30 p.m. The nighttime program offers a chance to experience the park after dark and learn more about the animals and other creatures that become active after the sun goes down.

Both programs are part of Sloppy Floyd State Park’s August lineup of outdoor activities.

Those interested in participating are asked to call the James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park office at 706-857-0826 to register or for additional information.

James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is located near Summerville in Chattooga County.