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September 23, 2026

Summer Burn Ban Ends Next Week In Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County residents will once again be able to burn certain yard debris beginning next week as Georgia’s annual summer open-burning ban comes to an end.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Movie Sequel To Film In Walker County, Young Extras Needed

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A movie sequel is returning to Northwest Georgia this fall, and producers are looking for local children to appear as extras.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Job Fair Happening Today

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Job seekers from Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to meet directly with hiring employers today at a regional job fair in Rock Spring.

WorkSource Georgia and the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority are hosting the Northwest Georgia Job Fair from 10 AM until 1 PM today, Tuesday, September 22, at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 North Highway 27.

Organizers say employers from Chattooga, Walker, Catoosa and Dade counties will be participating, with companies looking to fill current openings across a variety of fields.

Job seekers attending today’s event should bring multiple copies of their résumé and be prepared to speak directly with employers about available positions, qualifications and hiring requirements.

The event is designed for people who are unemployed, considering a career change or simply interested in learning about other employment opportunities available across Northwest Georgia.

The job fair is free and runs from 10 AM until 1 PM today at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gas Prices Climb Above $4 Across Northwest Georgia

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Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are paying considerably more at the pump this week, with regular gasoline now above $4 per gallon throughout much of the area.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

USDA To Drop Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits Across Chattooga County In October

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Residents in Chattooga County can expect to see low-flying aircraft again this fall as the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares for another oral rabies vaccine bait distribution across Northwest Georgia in October.

September 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Congressman Clay Fuller Joins EPA Officials In Chickamauga For $6 Million Brownfields Announcement

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Congressman Clay Fuller, who represents Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, joined federal, state and local officials in Chickamauga Friday to highlight $6 million in federal funding aimed at cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated or underused properties across Northwest Georgia.

September 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free AI Class For Small Businesses Coming To LaFayette

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Small business owners and entrepreneurs interested in learning how artificial intelligence can help their businesses will have an opportunity to attend a free class in LaFayette later this month.

The class will be held Tuesday, September 29, from 5:30 until 7 PM at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library.

The session will be taught by Ed Bennett, an AI and automation architect, and will focus on moving beyond one-time questions to AI tools and workflows that can help businesses save time, automate routine tasks and generate new business opportunities.

The program is free and open to the public, and no registration is required.

Organizers say the class is designed for people who want a practical look at ways artificial intelligence can be used in day-to-day business operations.

For more information, call the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library at 706-638-2992.

September 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Foundation Awards Scholarships Honoring Late College Leader

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has announced the fall 2026 recipients of a scholarship established in memory of a longtime GNTC administrator who dedicated more than two decades to helping students succeed.

September 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Friday Night Football Tonight: Trion-LFO Is WZQZ Radio Game

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Friday night football returns tonight with both Chattooga County teams in action, and Trion’s home game against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe will be the WZQZ radio game.

The Trion Bulldogs host the LFO Warriors tonight with kickoff set for 7:30 PM. Paul Cavin and Jeremy Burke, along with cameraman Sam Kholer, will bring you the action. Fans can listen to the Trion-LFO game live on 99.1 FM WZQZ and watch the broadcast on the WZQZ Facebook page.

Meanwhile, the Chattooga Indians travel to Ridgeland tonight for a 7:30 kickoff against the Panthers. Chris “Bubba” Wilson and Steiner Davis, along with cameraman Mason Gilreath, will have the Chattooga coverage live on Facebook.

So whether you’re following the Bulldogs or the Indians, WZQZ has you covered tonight. Trion versus LFO is live on 99.1 FM WZQZ and Facebook, while Chattooga versus Ridgeland will be available on Facebook.

Kickoff for both games is 7:30 PM tonight.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Climb Above $4 As Local Drivers Feel The Increase

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Georgia motorists are paying considerably more at the pump as rising crude oil prices continue to push gasoline prices higher across the state.