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March 17, 2026

Another Hard Freeze Tonight – Warm Up on the Way

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another hard freeze tonight into Wednesday morning, as temperatures remain well below normal for mid-March.

March 17, 2026

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More Than $40,000 Raised To Give Back To Jude Baker

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More than $40,000 had been raised as of Monday to help send Jude Baker and his family on a special trip following the young Chattooga County boy’s courageous battle with cancer.

The fundraiser was organized by Kevin Godfrey, owner of Godfrey’s Tree Service, after Leslie Tripp Watwood, owner of Burger Shack, approached him about bringing the community together for Jude.

Jude was diagnosed in February of 2024, at just 12 years old, with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. After months of difficult treatments, Jude eventually reached a major milestone by ringing the bell to mark the end of his treatment.

But even while going through his own battle, Jude was thinking about others.

According to organizers, Jude used his Make-A-Wish Georgia opportunity not for a trip or gift for himself, but instead to help people experiencing homelessness in the community. His wish helped provide backpacks, supplies, sleeping bags, and meals for more than 300 people.

Now that Jude is in remission, organizers say the community is stepping up to give back to him and his family by helping provide a trip where they can enjoy time together and make lasting memories away from hospitals, treatments, and stress.

Organizers say Jude’s compassion and selflessness have deeply touched the community, and donations continue to come in as supporters rally around the Baker family.

March 17, 2026

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Four Treated For Smoke Inhalation After Sunday Night House Fire On Highway 27

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A residential structure fire late Sunday night sent four people to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation and claimed the lives of three family pets.

According to fire officials, the Gore Fire Department, along with the Subligna and Hays Fire Departments, was dispatched at 10:54 p.m. Sunday to a house fire at 2305 Highway 27.

When firefighters arrived, the home was reported to be about 40 percent involved, with heavy fire coming from the roof and front entrance. All occupants had made it out of the home, but several pets were still believed to be inside.

During aggressive firefighting efforts and an initial search, firefighters found three pets inside the structure. Two dogs were removed and CPR was performed for several minutes. A third pet was found later during salvage and overhaul operations and was also removed from the home.

Officials said four occupants were transported by Floyd EMS for smoke inhalation and were reported to be in stable condition.

Sadly, officials said none of the three pets survived.

The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature, beginning at the electric water heater.

March 17, 2026

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Chattooga County Seeking Bids For Pole Barns And Sheriff’s Office Roof Project

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen is seeking sealed bids for two separate construction projects, including new pole barn buildings for the county’s Public Works Department and a roof replacement at the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

March 17, 2026

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Chattooga BOE Seeking Quotes For High School Lawn Care Service

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is seeking quotes from service providers for lawn care services at Chattooga County High School.

March 17, 2026

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Voters Return to the Polls for Special Election Runoff – April 7

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Voters in the 53rd Georgia State Senate District and the 14th U.S. Congressional District will return to the polls for a runoff election that will be held on April 7th.

March 16, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – March 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 16, 2026:

March 16, 2026

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Strong Storms, Tornado Threat Moving Through Chattooga County; Cold Blast to Follow

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Strong to severe thunderstorms were moving through Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia early Monday morning, bringing the threat of damaging winds and a few brief tornadoes as a powerful squall line pushes across the region.

March 16, 2026

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Former Commissioner Responds to Audit Concerns as County Works to Reconcile Finances

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Former Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is responding to recent online discussions about findings from the ongoing 2024 audit of Chattooga County finances, offering context about accounting discrepancies identified during that time.

March 16, 2026

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Thunderbirds to headline Wings Over North Georgia air show in Rome

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One of Georgia’s biggest spring events is just weeks away as the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns to Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on April 3-4, 2026, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline the show.