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October 9, 2026

Chattooga County Home Sales Decline In September As Prices And Inventory Remain Elevated

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Home sales slowed in Chattooga County during September compared with the same month last year, even as the average selling price increased and prospective buyers continued to see a growing selection of available properties.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Charged With False Report After Investigation Into Wrecked Mustang

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A 39-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested after authorities investigated a wreck involving a Ford Mustang and determined that his account of what happened was inconsistent with evidence gathered at the scene.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Educator Selected To Present Artificial Intelligence Research At Two National Conferences

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An educator at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is gaining national recognition for her work helping instructors adapt to the growing use of artificial intelligence in education.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through November 5

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Georgia motorists will continue getting a break at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp extended the state’s suspension of motor fuel taxes through November 5.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

National Weather Service Warns Of Prolonged Strong Winds Across Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to prepare for an extended period of strong, gusty winds beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday morning.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gov. Kemp Declares State Of Emergency For All 159 Georgia Counties Ahead Of Hurricane Isaias

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has issued an updated State of Emergency covering all 159 Georgia counties as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and possible tornadoes to the state.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

High Wind And Flood Watches Issued For Chattooga County As Hurricane Isaias Approaches

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend of weather as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion To Test Tornado Warning Sirens Friday At Noon

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Residents in Trion may hear tornado warning sirens sounding Friday afternoon, but there will be no cause for alarm.

Trion Police Chief David Gilleland has announced that the Town of Trion will conduct a scheduled test of its tornado warning sirens at 12 PM Friday, October 9.

The test is intended to ensure the town’s outdoor warning system is functioning properly and ready to alert residents in the event of severe weather.

Residents who hear the sirens at noon Friday should be aware that the activation is only a scheduled test and does not indicate an actual tornado warning.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – October 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 8, 2026:

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Warm, Sunny Thursday Before Tropical System Brings Weekend Rain And Wind

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Chattooga County will see another warm and dry day today, but residents should keep an eye on the forecast as a tropical system moving toward the Gulf Coast could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possibly severe weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.