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First Day Of Qualifying Ends

At the end of the first day of qualifying for political offices in Chattooga County, a few politicians have decided to run or seek reelection. Those that have qualified so far include: County Commissioner Jason Winters (incumbent) (Republican) Jeff Coley (Republican) Probate Judge Gary Woods (Republican) Derrick Eckroat (Republican) Teresa Pope (Republican) Chief Magistrate Judge…

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Rush Retiring From Hope Rebirth Homeless Shelter After Nine Years

By GENE ESPY Editor The Hope Rebirth Homeless Shelter might be “homeless” for its longtime volunteers Gail Rush when she retires after nine years. She has been instrumental with the work that has been done to make the Shelter successful and helping the needs of those who find themselves homeless. Mrs. Rush has been with…

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Nine Tax Sales Scheduled In Chattooga County This Year

Collecting all the delinquent tax bills in Chattooga County is impossible, according to one official. This county isn’t alone. Tax commissioners across Georgia often struggle to get people to pay. Georgia’s Constitution empowers local officials to sell a person’s property if they don’t pay their property taxes. Each year, tax commissioners across Georgia threaten or…

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Quilt Raffle Planned In Menlo On March 21

The Resident Association of the Menlo Housing Authority is selling tickets on a beautiful quilt made by friends of the Association. The quilt measures 82 x 102 inches and the pattern is called Storm at Sea. This pattern depicts the rolling waves of a stormy sea with its simple color and wave like imagery and…

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Did You Know . . .

Did you know that 28 percent of the labor force works inside Chattooga County? Most countians are employed and work at businesses in Floyd, Walker and Whitfield counties. That’s why you see a string of cars heading out of the county on Hwy. 27 each morning. The Georgia Department of Labor’s data shows that 72…

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