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September 26, 2026

Commissioner Allen Makes Appointments To County Board Of Assessors And RC&D Board

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has appointed two local residents to boards that play roles in property taxation, conservation, agriculture and community development.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Drone Carrying Drugs And Cell Phones Crashes On Chattooga County Property

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A large drone carrying suspected drugs, cell phones and other items crashed on Chattooga County property in Summerville, adding to concerns about the ongoing problem of contraband being smuggled into Georgia prisons.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Work On Taylor’s Ridge Slope Repair Project Expected To Begin In November

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A major Georgia Department of Transportation project on Taylor’s Ridge is expected to move into construction later this fall, with current project information listing November 17 as the anticipated start date.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dates To Remember As November General Election Approaches

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The November General Election is a little more than a month away, and several important deadlines are approaching for Chattooga County voters.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Says Google Agreement Could Provide $900 Million In Customer Benefits

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A new agreement between Georgia Power and Google could eventually provide an estimated $900 million in benefits to Georgia Power customers while increasing the amount of electricity generated by two of the state’s nuclear power plants.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New School Safety Model Being Rolled Out Across Georgia

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Schools in Chattooga County and across Georgia have a new tool available aimed at identifying concerning behavior and intervening before situations potentially escalate into violence.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Busy Saturday Ahead With Three Major Events Across Chattooga County

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Chattooga County residents will have plenty of choices for getting out of the house Saturday, with three community events offering everything from fishing and wildlife programs to antique tractors and a hometown celebration.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Fishing Day Coincides With Outdoor Adventure Day At Sloppy Floyd

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Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and Georgia residents will be able to fish without a license as part of the celebration — including those taking part in a special day of activities at James H Floyd State Park near Summerville.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Teachers Eligible For $1,000 DNR Conservation Grant

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Elementary school teachers in Chattooga County and across Georgia have an opportunity to receive $1,000 to help bring conservation and outdoor learning into their classrooms.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Encounter At Local Thrift Store

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A 64-year-old man was arrested on drug charges after a Chattooga County deputy encountered him on the property of a local thrift store during the early morning hours.