Category Archives: Chattooga County

Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton

Three deaths confirmed in crash on I-75 near Dalton

Thursday, December 4, 2025–3:55 p.m. -Staff reports- I-75 southbound near Dalton Exit was closed for several hours on Thursday, following a crash with multiple fatalities that was apparently caused by a wrong-way driver. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce gave preliminary updates on Thursday afternoon. Exit 336, here at Rocky Face–I-75 at 336 southbound, we had…Continue Reading

More candidates show interest in running for Congress

More candidates show interest in running for Congress

Tuesday, December 2, 2025–9:40 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Candidates are continuing to express interest in running for Congress following the recent announcement from Marjorie Taylor Greene that she will be stepping down, effective January 5. Brett Clark is the latest to join the exploratory stage for the upcoming special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional…Continue Reading

Georgia gas prices down five cents

Georgia gas prices down five cents

Monday, December 1, 2025–10:15 a.m. -AAA South- As the holiday traffic thins out across the Peach state, Georgia drivers are finding a bit of relief at the pump. After a week of elevated demand leading into Thanksgiving, the state’s average now stands at $2.82 per gallon as of Monday, though daily fluctuations remain likely. Compared to recent…Continue Reading

Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1

Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins December 1

Sunday, November 30, 2025–3:15 p.m. -News Release- As winter approaches, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), along with the National Weather Service (NWS) is getting ready for Winter Weather Preparedness week, set for Dec. 1-5. This week encourages Georgians to educate themselves about winter weather threats, update or develop a family communications…Continue Reading

GOHS: Slow down, drive alert and buckle upGOHS:

GOHS: Slow down, drive alert and buckle upGOHS:

Wednesday, November 26, 2025–9:50 a.m. -Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety- The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), GOHS Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) units, and GOHS Traffic Enforcement Networks ask motorists before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period to start every trip with the click of a buckled seat belt.  AAA is estimating…Continue Reading

AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps

AAA: Georgia gas gives a pre-turkey bump at the pumps

Monday, November 24, 2025–8:15 a.m. -AAA South- As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, Georgia drivers are feeling a slight pinch at the pump, with gas prices ticking upward heading into the holiday week. A modest rise in crude oil over the weekend, combined with growing travel demand, is pushing gas prices higher. The statewide average now…Continue Reading

Candidates and potential candidates react to Greene resignation

Candidates and potential candidates react to Greene resignation

Sunday, November 23, 2025–12:37 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- With the resignation of 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates and potential 2026 candidates have released statements. Democrat Shawn Harris, who ran unsuccessfully against Greene in 2020, has already announced that he is running again. He posted the following on his Facebook page. “Marjorie started…Continue Reading

Marjorie Taylor Green announces resignation from Congress

Marjorie Taylor Green announces resignation from Congress

Friday, November 21, 2025–11:45 p.m. -Staff reports- 14th District Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation, effective January 5, 2026. In a video posted to X, Greene expressed her frustration with Congress. My message to Georgia’s 14th district and America.Thank you. pic.twitter.com/tSoHCeAjn1 — Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) November 22, 2025 “During the longest…Continue Reading

Chattooga County man accused of spraying bug killer on his grandmother

Chattooga County man accused of spraying bug killer on his grandmother

Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:50 a.m. -WZQZ Radio- A Chattooga County man was arrested following a domestic disturbance on November 11 in which deputies say he sprayed bug spray on his grandmother and later fled from law enforcement. According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, 37-year-old Albert Lee Dupree III was taken into custody on charges…Continue Reading

GDOT releases holiday travel forecast

GDOT releases holiday travel forecast

Thursday, November 20, 2025–10:10 a.m. -News Release- The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is helping travelers get to their Thanksgiving destinations this year with fewer delays. To improve traffic flow during the Thanksgiving holiday, Georgia DOT will suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5 a.m. on…Continue Reading