Georgia Employment Reaches Record Highs For Ninth Consecutive Month

Georgia’s workforce continued setting records in September, with the state’s labor force and number of employed residents reaching all-time highs for the ninth consecutive month, according to new figures released by the Georgia Department of Labor.

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Veterans Expected To Receive 3.6% Increase In VA Disability Payments In 2027

Veterans across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia who receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits beginning in January 2027.

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Free Breast Cancer Screenings Offered Today At Chattooga County Health Department

The Chattooga County Health Department is hosting a special breast cancer awareness event today, Friday, October 16, offering free breast exams and information about breast cancer screening to eligible women in the community.

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Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase Through Chattooga County

A 60-year-old man was arrested following a high-speed pursuit through Chattooga County after a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by a man reportedly wanted in two other Georgia counties.

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Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute On Packer Dairy Road

A 37-year-old woman was arrested following a domestic dispute on Packer Dairy Road in Chattooga County after deputies reported that she became disorderly while emergency medical personnel were evaluating her.

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AAA Warns More Than One-Third Of Drivers Fail To Move Over For Roadside Vehicles

With National Slow Down, Move Over Day coming up Saturday, October 17, AAA is reminding Georgia motorists that failing to slow down or change lanes for vehicles stopped along the roadside can have deadly consequences.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – October 15, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 15, 2026:

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Summer-Like Heat Gives Way To Much Cooler Weather This Weekend

Residents across Chattooga County can expect one more stretch of summer-like temperatures before a strong cold front brings a significant change in the weather this weekend.

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Georgia EPD Approves Environmental Review Exemption For Summerville Water Treatment Plant Improvements

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has issued an environmental review determination for improvements to the City of Summerville’s Raccoon Creek Water Treatment Plant, a project designed to address potentially harmful chemicals in the city’s drinking water supply.

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Pregnancy Resource Center Of Chattooga County Hosting Community Open House Today

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Chattooga County is inviting the public to an open house today, Thursday, October 15, from 4 PM until 6 PM at its facility in Summerville.

The center is located at 11564 Highway 27, next to the Boys & Girls Club.

The event will give community members an opportunity to tour the facility, meet those involved with the organization, and learn more about the center and what’s new.

Refreshments will be served during the open house, and visitors will have an opportunity to see the facility firsthand.

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Chattooga County provides support and resources for women and families facing pregnancy-related needs.

Organizers encourage residents to stop by during the two-hour event to become better acquainted with the center and its work in the community.

The open house is scheduled for today from 4 PM until 6 PM at 11564 Highway 27 in Summerville.