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June 7, 2026

Chattooga County Among Highest Poverty Rates in Northwest Georgia, New Data Shows

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Nearly one out of every five residents in Chattooga County lives below the federal poverty line, giving the county one of the highest poverty rates in Northwest Georgia, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and regional economic reports.

June 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Camp Season Underway For Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council

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Summer camp season is officially underway for Scouting America’s Northwest Georgia Council, with hundreds of Scouts preparing for weeks of outdoor adventure, learning, and leadership development at Camp Sidney Dew.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Morning Storms Give Way to Drier Afternoon Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to rounds of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms early Thursday, but conditions are expected to steadily improve as the day goes on.

April 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hazy Skies, Fire Danger Continue Across Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia As Rain Chances Increase

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Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia will continue to deal with hazy skies today as wildfire smoke drifts north from South Georgia and North Florida. The smoke may create milky-looking skies and could lead to reduced air quality in some areas, especially where winds remain lighter.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Dalton Police Seeking Additional Victims In Lewd Acts Case Involving Summerville Man

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The Dalton Police Department says investigators are looking for additional victims after a 21-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested for allegedly performing lewd acts inside his vehicle while watching a jogger.

April 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Foundation Awards Over $48,000 in Spring Scholarships

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.

March 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia DNR Urges Clean Bird Feeders as Warm Weather Brings Higher Risk of Backyard Bird Illness

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As spring approaches and temperatures warm across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents that clean bird feeders and birdbaths can significantly reduce the spread of disease among backyard birds.

March 5, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Unseasonably Warm Temperatures and Scattered Storms Expected Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend and early next week, with temperatures running 15 to more than 20 degrees above normal for early March.

February 22, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Wind Advisory Today as Colder Air Moves Into Northwest Georgia

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Breezy northwest winds and a sharp drop in temperatures are impacting Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today, with colder air expected to linger through Monday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Sunday as a tight pressure gradient between a developing Nor’easter and high pressure over the Plains drives strong northwest winds across Georgia.

January 5, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Final Weekend: Georgia Firearms Deer Season Nears Close in Northwest Georgia

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Deer hunters across Northwest Georgia are heading into the final stretch of the season, with firearms deer season ending Sunday, January 11, 2026, in most of Georgia. (A limited number of counties in the southern part of the state have an extended firearms season that runs a few extra days.)