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September 1, 2026

Arrest Report – Tuesday – September 1, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 1, 2026:

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot Start To September With Triple-Digit Heat Index Values

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September is starting off feeling much more like the middle of summer across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with sunshine, temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index values climbing into the triple digits.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Perfect Scores Highlight Latest Chattooga County Health Inspections

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Four local food-service establishments earned perfect scores of 100 during the latest round of inspections by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department, while a Summerville restaurant received a passing score of 82.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Stepping Up Patrols For Labor Day Weekend

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With thousands of Georgians expected to travel for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is warning motorists to expect increased enforcement on highways and secondary roads across the state.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Nursing Program Posts 100% Pass Rate For Fourth Consecutive Year

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is celebrating another major achievement for its nursing program, with every graduate in its latest Associate of Science in Nursing class passing the national licensing examination on the first attempt.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – August 31, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 31, 2026:

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Mostly Dry Weather Expected Through The Week

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A hot and mostly dry stretch of late-summer weather is settling across northwest Georgia, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values approaching or exceeding 100 degrees at times this week.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Local Libraries Expanding Services Beyond Books In Chattooga County

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The role of the public library continues to change, and residents in Chattooga County and Trion have access to services that go well beyond checking out a book.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gabriel Illa Named New Warden At Hays State Prison

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The Georgia Department of Corrections has named a longtime Hays State Prison employee as the facility’s new warden, filling the leadership position following the unexpected death of Warden Joshua Jones earlier this summer.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County CERT Training Gives Residents Skills To Help When Disaster Strikes

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When tornadoes, flooding, severe storms or other emergencies strike, firefighters, law enforcement officers and medical crews can quickly find themselves responding to multiple emergencies at the same time. That is where trained community volunteers can become an important part of the response.