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August 30, 2026

Hot, Mostly Dry Weather Ahead For Chattooga County

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Sunny skies and increasingly hot temperatures are in store for Chattooga County as high pressure builds across the Southeast, bringing mostly dry conditions through much of the upcoming week.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunday Brings Final Day Of 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

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The 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair wraps up Sunday, but there will still be a full afternoon and evening of activities before the gates close on this year’s fair.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Looking For Custodians

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The Chattooga County School System is looking to hire full-time and part-time custodians for positions at Leroy Massey Elementary School and Lyerly Elementary School.

At Leroy Massey Elementary, both full-time and part-time positions are available. The 208-day positions call for employees to work 9.25 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday. The full-time position is eligible for benefits including sick leave, vacation leave, retirement and insurance.

A part-time custodian is also needed at Lyerly Elementary School. That position is for 208 days and requires 4.5 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday. The Lyerly position is not eligible for benefits.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Duties include cleaning and maintaining school buildings and grounds.

Applications are available through the Chattooga County Board of Education Superintendent’s Office or through the school system’s website under District Services and Human Resources.

Completed applications should be submitted to Dawn Campbell, Human Resources Director, Chattooga County Board of Education, 33 Middle School Road in Summerville. Applicants will also be required to complete professional reference forms and authorization for a background check and fingerprinting.

For additional information, contact the Chattooga County Board of Education at 706-859-3043.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pizza Orders Lead Summerville Police To Fraud And Marijuana Arrest

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A Summerville Police Department investigation into alleged financial transaction card fraud led officers to a residence where they also discovered marijuana, according to an incident report provided to WZQZ News.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Webinar To Help Georgia Business Owners Evaluate Funding And Use AI

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is inviting business owners across the state to participate in a free webinar next month focusing on business funding and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Jury Finds Deoveon Price Not Guilty Of Murder In Oak Street Shooting Death

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A Chattooga County jury has found Deoveon LaWayne Price not guilty of murder in connection with the 2025 shooting death of 27-year-old Christopher “DJ” Chapman, but jurors convicted Price on two other charges.

August 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Measles Outbreak Linked To Metro Atlanta Daycare

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Georgia health officials have confirmed four additional cases of measles connected to a daycare in metro Atlanta, bringing the state’s reported total to 11 cases so far in 2026.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 29, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 29, 2026:

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny Saturday With Heat Building Into Next Week

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Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a mostly sunny and warm Saturday, with hotter temperatures building during the coming week.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Saturday At The Fair Packed With Livestock Shows, Poultry Auction And Live Music

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Today is expected to be one of the busiest days of the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, with a full Saturday schedule featuring livestock competitions, the popular poultry show and auction, demonstrations, carnival rides, fair food and two live bands.