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March 6, 2026

Georgia DNR Urges Clean Bird Feeders as Warm Weather Brings Higher Risk of Backyard Bird Illness

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As spring approaches and temperatures warm across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents that clean bird feeders and birdbaths can significantly reduce the spread of disease among backyard birds.

March 5, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – March 5, 2026

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

March 5, 2026

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Unseasonably Warm Temperatures and Scattered Storms Expected Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend and early next week, with temperatures running 15 to more than 20 degrees above normal for early March.

March 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Alleged DUI and Police Pursuit on Old Highway 27

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A man was arrested after deputies say he fled from a traffic stop and was later found in a wooded area following a pursuit on Old Highway 27.

March 5, 2026

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Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend; Clocks Spring Forward Sunday

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Daylight Saving Time returns this weekend, meaning residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will need to set their clocks forward one hour before heading to bed Saturday night.

At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, clocks will “spring forward” to 3:00 a.m., giving us more daylight in the evening hours but one less hour of sleep.

The time change marks the unofficial start of longer, brighter days leading into spring and summer. While many people welcome the extended evening daylight, the adjustment can temporarily disrupt sleep schedules.

Health experts recommend going to bed a little earlier in the days leading up to the change, limiting screen time before bed, and getting morning sunlight on Sunday to help reset your internal clock.

Fire officials also remind residents that the time change is a good opportunity to check smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries to ensure they are working properly.

Daylight Saving Time will remain in effect until Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks “fall back” one hour.

March 4, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – March 4, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 4, 2026:

March 4, 2026

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Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Expected Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia; Rain and Storm Chances Return Friday

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to cloudy skies and areas of patchy fog this morning as warm, moist air moves into the region. Forecasters say a weakening wedge of high pressure has shifted toward the Atlantic, forming more of a Bermuda high pattern. This setup is allowing southeasterly winds to bring warmer and more humid air into the area, gradually pushing temperatures well above normal for early March.

March 4, 2026

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Facebook, Instagram Users Report Widespread Login Problems as Meta Services Hit by Outage

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Thousands of users reported trouble accessing Facebook on Tuesday afternoon (March 3, 2026), with complaints ranging from login failures to site and app errors, according to outage-tracking data and published reports.

March 4, 2026

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Sheriff Warns of Toll Violation Scam Targeting Chattooga County Residents

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning residents about a phony traffic citation notice circulating throughout the county that claims recipients failed to pay a toll and must appear in court or pay immediately.

The notice, which appears to be from the “State Court of Fulton County,” includes a QR code demanding payment and threatens arrest warrants, license suspension, and other penalties. Sheriff Schrader says the document is a scam and should not be taken seriously.

In a public statement, Sheriff Schrader said, “If you get one of these, consider yourself among about half the county today!! Everyone must have missed the toll at the same time!!! Don’t scan the QR and send money!”

Authorities are urging residents not to scan the QR code, not to send money, and not to provide personal information. Anyone who receives the notice should discard it and report concerns to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials remind the public that legitimate court notices and traffic citations will not demand immediate payment through random QR codes sent in bulk.

March 4, 2026

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FLEX Day Coming March 19 in Chattooga County Showcases Student Entrepreneurs

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The Chattooga Chamber is inviting the community to come out on March 19 for FLEX Day at the Hurley Community Development Center, where the Top 3 student entrepreneurs will compete for a chance to win $3,000 and advance to the state level.

Organizers say the event highlights the strong entrepreneurial spirit growing in Chattooga County and encourages everyone to support these young innovators.

The competition is part of the Georgia Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneur X-perience (FLEX) program, a non-profit initiative launched in 2022 that trains students in entrepreneurship and business leadership while helping them develop and launch their own ventures.

The program is open to students at Trion High School, Chattooga High School, and high-school aged homeschool students in Chattooga County.