Georgia Port Trade Helps Support Hundreds of Jobs in Chattooga County

New economic data shows that jobs in Chattooga County are closely tied to trade moving through Georgia’s ports, even though those ports are hours away from Northwest Georgia.

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Chattooga County EMA E-911 Hiring Full-Time Dispatchers

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Chattooga County EMA E-911 is looking to grow its public safety team and is now hiring full-time Communications Officers.

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Chattooga County Remembers Pearl Harbor After Loss of Last WWII Veteran

Chattooga County is reflecting on sacrifice and service this weekend, following the burial of the last remaining World War II veteran in the county.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – December 6, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 6, 2025:

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Weekend Weather: Mostly Dry for Chattooga County, Chilly Temps Continue Across Northwest Georgia

Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia can expect a cool, mostly dry weekend, while the steadiest rain chances stay well to the south.

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Gang Leader Convicted of Running 1-8 Trey from Behind Bars

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says a major gang operation tied to Hays State Prison in Chattooga County has been shut down following the convictions of 16 members of the 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods. The case stems from a large-scale investigation into violent crime, drug trafficking, and gang recruitment allegedly directed both inside and outside Georgia prisons.

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Summerville Police Report: Company Fuel Card Used for $839 Fuel Purchase in New Jersey

Summerville Police have taken a report after a local resident said his company fuel card was used to buy hundreds of gallons of fuel out of state.

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Georgia DNR Says Hunting & Fishing Licenses Make Great Holiday Gifts

‘Tis the season for searching high and low for the perfect gift—and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division says there’s an easy idea for the outdoor lover in your life: a hunting or fishing license.

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Cleveland, Tennessee Man Jailed After Trailer Stolen from Equipment Outlet in Armuchee

A Cleveland, Tennessee man was jailed in Floyd County this week following a reported theft at an Armuchee business.

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Georgia Lawmakers Push for Need-Based College Aid, But Funding Debate Could Stall Plan

Georgia is one of the only states that does not offer a statewide, needs-based financial aid program for students who can’t afford college—and a new state Senate report is urging lawmakers to change that.

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