Category Archives: Chattooga County

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is not running for U.S. Senate

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is not running for U.S. Senate

Friday, May 9, 2025–10:00 p.m. -Staff Reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who had been rumoured as a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2026, says she is not running. In a post on X Friday, Greene wrote: Someone once said, “The Senate is where good ideas go to die.” They were right.…Continue Reading

Ossoff calls for competent leadership at postal service

Ossoff calls for competent leadership at postal service

Thursday, May 8, 2025–10:20 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressuring the U.S. Postal Service to recruit a competent Postmaster General who can address mail delays in Georgia. Following the resignation of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, Sen. Ossoff is urging the USPS Board of Governors to replace him with leadership that can solve the…Continue Reading

Warrant for simple battery issued for Chattooga County Commissioner

Warrant for simple battery issued for Chattooga County Commissioner

Thursday, May 8, 2025–10:00 a.m. -WZQZ Radio- Following a three-hour probable cause hearing in the Chattooga County Courthouse Annex, Magistrate Court Judge Griffin (of Whitfield County) issued an arrest warrant for Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen on one count of simple battery. The ruling came after testimony was presented by William Wilson, a livestock…Continue Reading

Summer travel trends amid economic concerns

Summer travel trends amid economic concerns

Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:40 a.m. -AAA South- As temperatures rise, so does the desire to travel. A new survey from AAA – The Auto Club Group reveals that 58% of Georgians plan to take a summer trip, up slightly from 57% last year. This enthusiasm for travel aligns perfectly with National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10), a…Continue Reading

Kemp will not challenge Ossoff in 2026

Kemp will not challenge Ossoff in 2026

Tuesday, May 6, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Reaction continues regarding Governor Brian Kemp’s decision not to run against Jon Ossoff for the United States Senate in 2026. On Monday, Kemp issued a statement that read: “Over the last few weeks, I have had many conversations with friends, supporters, and leaders across the country who encouraged…Continue Reading

One killed, one critically injured in single vehicle wreck in Chattooga County

One killed, one critically injured in single vehicle wreck in Chattooga County

Monday, May 5, 2025–10:40 a.m. -WZQZ Radio- A 19-year-old male is facing homicide by vehicle charges following a fatal single-vehicle crash in Lyerly, Georgia, on Sunday evening. According to Georgia State Patrol Trooper Doug Shamblin, the incident occurred on Highway 114 near the solar panel farm. Jeffry Vega, allegedly driving at a high rate of…Continue Reading

Georgia’s open burn ban begins May 1

Georgia’s open burn ban begins May 1

Wednesday, April 30, 2025–9:40 a.m. -Georgia Environmental Protection Division- Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties. The ban, which has been in place every summer since 2005, affects many counties in north and central Georgia. Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Chattooga, and Polk Counties are…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Georgia gas prices down a penny

Monday, April 28, 2025–10:20 a.m. -AAA South- Georgia gas prices slowly declined at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians now pay an average price of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, which can change overnight. Monday’s state average is 1 cent lower than a week ago, 4 cents lower than a month ago, and…Continue Reading