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August 9, 2026

Ben Jones, ‘Cooter’ On ‘The Dukes Of Hazzard’ And Former Georgia Congressman, Dies At 84

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Ben Jones, the actor who became a television icon as mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” before going on to represent Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives, has died. He was 84.

July 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Search Continues For New Rome-Floyd Development Authority CEO

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The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority is continuing its search for a new president and chief executive officer following the departure of Chattooga County native Spencer Hogg.

March 9, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Voters Head to the Polls Tuesday in Two Special Elections

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Voters in Chattooga County will head to the polls Tuesday to take part in two important special elections, one for Georgia State Senate District 53 and another for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Both races were triggered by recent political changes and will determine who fills the remaining terms in those seats.

January 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Polk Democrats Stand by Endorsement of Shawn Harris After Two More Democrats Enter GA-14 Special Election

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The Polk County Democratic Committee says it is standing by its endorsement of Shawn Harris for U.S. Congress, even after two additional Polk County candidates qualified as Democrats to run for the open seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.