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September 8, 2026

Housing Affordability Remains A Challenge In Chattooga County As New Apartments Move Forward

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Finding housing that local families can afford remains a challenge in Chattooga County, even as home prices have softened from a year ago and a new apartment development near Trion prepares to break ground.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Groundbreaking Set For New Chattooga Ridge Apartment Development Near Trion

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A new housing development near Trion will officially move into the construction phase this week, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 11 AM for Chattooga Ridge, a new apartment community planned for families.

May 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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

by WZQZ NEWS

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.