Chattooga County
Flood Watch issued, severe weather possible
-National Weather Service- A Flood Watch is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected t...
19h ago
State tax refund checks going in the mail
-Georgia Department of Revenue- The State of Georgia has begun issuing the one-time, special tax refunds authorized by HB 1000 during the 2026 legislative session. The fourth such refund of its kind under Governor Kemp's leadership, it will return over $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers, thanks to the state's approach to ...
May 05, 2026
AAA: Fuel costs rise across Georgia, outlook unclear
-AAA South- Georgia drivers continue to feel the strain as high fuel prices add to the burden of an already expensive economy. With the statewide average holding at $3.85 per gallon for regular gasoline, relief at the pump remains limited. As prices stay elevated, uncertainty among drivers continues to grow. To manage ...
May 04, 2026
Narcan heads to Northwest Georgia schools in life-saving push
-News Release- The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), in partnership with the Northwest Georgia Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), began distributing opioid overdose reversal kits to 180 schools across Northwest Georgia on Tuesday, April 21. This effort is part of a b...
Apr 28, 2026
Georgia gas prices up by a penny
-AAA South- Drivers across Georgia are seeing relatively stable gas prices this week, with the statewide average holding at $3.62 per gallon for regular gasoline. While prices have only inched higher, uncertainty in the market suggests changes could still be ahead. Drivers may want to plan, shop around for the best pri...
Apr 27, 2026



