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April 14, 2026

Gas Prices Hold Steady Across Georgia Amid Global Uncertainty

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Gas prices across Georgia are holding steady this week, even as tensions in the Middle East continue to create volatility in global oil markets.

April 7, 2026

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Gas Prices Still Climbing Higher Amid Global Tensions

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Ongoing fighting in the Middle East is driving oil prices higher, which is pushing gas prices up across Georgia and the nation. However, Georgia’s gas tax suspension is helping slow how quickly prices are rising.

April 7, 2026

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More Details Released In Fatal Rossville Shooting That Claimed Trion Man’s Life

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We now have more details about a Trion man who was shot and killed Friday night at a worksite in Rossville.

April 6, 2026

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USDA To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits Across Chattooga County Region

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Low-flying aircraft will be seen across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture begins distributing oral rabies vaccine baits to help prevent the spread of raccoon rabies. The baiting effort is scheduled to take place from April 7 through April 15 as part of a larger cooperative program involving USDA Wildlife Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and other agencies.

April 4, 2026

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Trion Man Killed In Rossville Shooting; Suspect Charged With Murder

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A Trion man is dead following a Friday night shooting in Rossville, and a suspect is now facing a murder charge.

April 4, 2026

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Walker County Opens First Pickleball Courts In Unincorporated Area

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Pickleball players in Walker County now have a new place to play, as four new courts have opened at Walker Rocks Park on the Walker County Civic Center campus.

April 4, 2026

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Unemployment Holds Steady Across Northwest Georgia In March

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Unemployment rates across Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker counties remained relatively stable in recent data, reflecting continued steady job conditions in Northwest Georgia heading into the spring.

March 31, 2026

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Sharon Evans Appointed Walker County Tax Commissioner Following Retirement

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Sharon Evans has been appointed to serve as the new Walker County Tax Commissioner, following the retirement of longtime commissioner Carolyn Walker, who stepped down last week after more than 25 years of service to focus on her health.

March 31, 2026

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Lookout Mountain CASA Seeking Executive Director To Lead Child Advocacy Efforts

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Lookout Mountain CASA, also known as Court Appointed Special Advocate, is searching for an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director.

The position offers the opportunity to lead a respected nonprofit organization that works to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care across Walker, Catoosa, Dade, and Chattooga counties.

Starting pay for the position is $43,000 annually. Limited benefits include sick leave, annual leave, and travel reimbursement.

Applicants should preferably have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in areas such as business finance, social work, volunteerism, or grant management.

Those interested are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to Lookout Mountain CASA, Inc., P.O. Box 285, LaFayette, Georgia 30728. Applications may also be sent by email to lookoutmtncasa@gmail.com.

The deadline to apply is May 8, 2026.

March 31, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Gas Prices Ease Slightly, but Middle East Tensions Keep Pressure on the Pump

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Drivers in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia are seeing a little relief at the pump this week, but fuel prices remain under pressure as global oil markets react to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.