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May 30, 2026

Chattooga County Expands Redevelopment Area To Help Secure Funding For New Apartment Project Near Trion

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has approved an expansion of the county’s Urban Redevelopment Area in an effort to help unlock federal funding opportunities for a proposed apartment development near Trion.

February 8, 2026

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Housing Affordability Squeeze Grows in Chattooga County as Prices Rise and Rentals Stay Tight

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For many families in Chattooga County, housing is still considered “more affordable than the big cities” — but that doesn’t mean it feels affordable on a local paycheck.