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October 6, 2026

Fire Prevention Week Focuses On Reducing Risk Of Home Fires

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With cooler fall weather arriving and families soon beginning to use fireplaces, furnaces and space heaters, the American Red Cross is reminding Chattooga County residents to take some simple steps that could prevent a home fire or save a life.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion And Chattooga FCA Partner For Night To Shine Clothing Drive

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Trion and Chattooga Fellowship of Christian Athletes are partnering with the Tim Tebow Foundation to help local participants prepare for the upcoming Night to Shine through a formal wear clothing drive.

The community is being asked to donate new or lightly used formal wear in all sizes, including dresses, dress shirts and pants, shoes, jewelry and skirts. The donated items will allow Night to Shine participants to “shop” for outfits ahead of the event.

Donations will be collected during the Night to Shine gathering at Fields of Faith on Wednesday, October 14, at the Trion High School football field. The event begins at 6:30 PM.

Night to Shine is designed to celebrate individuals with special needs and provide a prom-style experience. Organizers are also seeking volunteers and people willing to serve as buddies during the event.

The local Night to Shine is scheduled for February 27, 2027, at Connect City Church.

Those interested in volunteering or helping with the event can email connectcity.summerville@gmail.com

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Plans $5 Million Broadband Expansion Through 2030

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Chattooga County is planning a major expansion and upgrade of broadband service over the next several years, with an estimated $5 million identified for the effort in the county’s newly adopted five-year Community Work Program.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Appalachian Regional Commission Funding

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Local governments and eligible organizations in Chattooga County have only a few days remaining to submit pre-applications for the next round of Appalachian Regional Commission funding.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – October 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 5, 2026:

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry, Pleasant Weather Returns Before Weekend Rain Chances Increase

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A stretch of drier and more seasonable early-October weather is settling into northwest Georgia following the passage of a cold front, but forecasters say rain chances will return by the weekend as Gulf moisture begins moving back into the region.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Indicted In Alleged Hays State Prison Drug-Smuggling Case

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A woman arrested last December following an investigation into an alleged drug-smuggling operation at Hays State Prison has now been indicted by a Chattooga County grand jury on multiple felony drug charges.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Today Is Deadline To Register To Vote In November Election

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Chattooga County residents who want to vote in the November 3 General Election have until today, Monday, October 5, to register to vote or update their address.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Tax Bills Await State Approval As County Seeks More Than $2 Million In Homeowner Relief

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Cooper Hampton says millage rates have now been set for Chattooga County, Chattooga County Schools, Menlo and Lyerly, with each entity adopting the rollback millage rate.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Chattooga County Shelter Dogs Enter Hays State Prison Training Program

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Four dogs from the Chattooga County Animal Shelter are getting a new opportunity to prepare for permanent homes through a partnership with Hays State Prison.