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March 1, 2026

Foggy Start, Big Warmup Ahead for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia – Record Highs Possible by Weekend

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are waking up to patchy fog this Sunday morning, but clearer skies are quickly taking over as high pressure settles across the region. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia says mostly clear conditions will dominate today after the fog dissipates shortly after sunrise. Dry weather is expected to continue through Monday as a strong surface high builds down the Eastern Seaboard.

March 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Jobless Claims Dip as U.S. Filings Tick Up; Northwest Georgia Watches Trend

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New unemployment benefit filings in Georgia declined last week, a sign layoffs may be easing slightly statewide even as national claims moved higher. The U.S. Department of Labor reports Georgia initial claims fell to 3,979 for the week ending February 21, down from 4,293 the week before (a drop of 314).

Nationally, seasonally adjusted initial claims rose to 212,000, up 4,000 from the prior week, according to the same weekly report.

In the week’s state-by-state movement, Rhode Island posted the largest percentage jump (from 1,154 to 2,677, about +132%) while Michigan saw the biggest percentage drop (from 7,315 to 3,667, about -49.9%).

March 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Walker County Commissioners To Consider Rezoning Requests, Major Contracts March 5

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III in LaFayette.

February 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Saturday – February 28, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, February 28, 2026:

February 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Low Clouds and Fog Give Way to Warm Weekend in Chattooga County; Cooler Start to Week Before Big Warm-Up Returns

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are waking up to low clouds and patchy dense fog this Saturday morning, but brighter skies and unseasonably warm temperatures are on the way.

February 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Advanced Voting Today for Congressional and State Senate Special Elections

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Chattooga County voters may cast their ballots today in the Special Election for the 14th Congressional District Race and the 53rd State Senate Race. As of yesterday morning, Friday, February 27, 2026 there have been 70 absentee by mail ballots issued. Of those, 26 have been accepted and 44 are outstanding. Yesterday was the last day to submit an application for an absentee by mail ballot for the March 10, 2026 Special Election. An additional 1,051 ballots have been cast during Advance Voting so far. Advance Voting continues today. Polls are open from 9 AM – 5 PM for Saturday voting (Today, February 28, 2026). All Advance Voting takes place in the Chattooga County Registrars Office located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. Government issued photo ID is required.

February 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Hunters Ending Hunger Provides 564 Pounds of Venison to Feed Local Families in Chattooga County

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A total of 564 pounds of venison has been donated through this season’s Hunters Ending Hunger effort, providing enough high-quality protein to help feed 564 families across Chattooga County.

February 27, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Rain Today and Tonight With A Dry and Mild Week Ahead

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Widespread showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today and into tonight as a cold front tracks south through the region. Early activity has included occasional lightning, but storms have remained scattered and disorganized with no strong or organized severe threat showing up in the near-term pattern.

February 27, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Senate Panel Rewrites Data Center Power Cost Bill as Northwest Georgia Families Worry About High Electric Bills

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A Georgia Senate committee has rewritten legislation meant to protect consumers from higher electricity costs tied to the state’s fast-growing data center industry, advancing a version that supporters say is less explicit about shielding residential customers. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee approved the revamped proposal after rejecting language that would have clearly barred utilities from passing certain data center-related costs onto regular ratepayers.

February 26, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Thursday – February 26, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 26, 2026: