Card collectors and trading card game fans are invited to attend Trion Card Night on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion.
A Floyd County man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison after authorities say he threatened to kill President Donald Trump through a social media livestream.
Rev. Greg Ledford, age 70, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his residence.
Rev. Ledford was born July 22, 1955, in Summerville, GA, son of Joy Powell Ledford and the late Bob Ledford. He was a member of Teloga Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed as a supervisor with Mohawk Industries. Rev. Ledford had previously pastored at Mount Calvary Baptist Church as well as at Chesterfield Baptist Church. His first love was Jesus Christ, but his other loves included his wife, Judy, the Alabama Crimson Tide, and coon hunting.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Ledford.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Cavin Ledford; daughter, Carla (Keith) Green; sons, Greg (Heather) Ledford, Jr., Tyler (Aisha) White, Vernon (Rhonda) White, Brandon (Amber) White; mother, Joy Ledford; sister, Gina Hutcherson; grandchildren, Braxton White, Kadence White, Presley White, Tyler (Katie) Edgeman, Logan (Alison) Edgeman, Chandler (Leslie) Green, Gracie Ledford, Halle Ledford, Katy Wade, Ronald Mann, Destiny Wade, Mariah Wade, Darron Holcomb, Dillon Holcomb, and Kristian Mobbs; several great-grandchildren; and special friend, Johnny Gentry.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. (GA Time) Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Weaver and Rev. Doug Mattux officiating. Interment will follow in AMI Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Vernon White, Brandon White, Johnny Gentry, Chuck Powell, Ted DeBerry, and Tony Day. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Adult Sunday School Class of Teloga Baptist Church and the staff of Southern Care – New Beacon Hospice.
Rev. Ledford will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. (GA Time) until the hour of service on Wednesday.
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.
MRS. NELL CAROLYN TIMMONS, age 80, of Burton Road-Mountain View Community, Trion; passed away peacefully Sunday evening surrounded by Her Loving Family. She was born in Trion, Georgia on February 16, 1945 to the late William A. (Bill) Rich and Pearl Daisey Potts Rich. She was a member of the Summerville Penticostal Worship Centerand was a retired CNA for Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by husband, Arlie T. Timmons, sisters, Dorothy Heart Rich and Rose Phelps, brothers, William Rich, Lamar Rich, and Fred Rich. Nell was first and foremost a child of God. She loved to serve the Lord and did so in various ways. From faithfully attending Church, to singing and ministry in jails. She was married to the love of her life, Arlie, and enjoyed every moment with him. Her prayers were answered when he gave his life to the Lord and they were able to share that Hope together. Prayer was a true way of life for Nell. She was honored by God to see here only child as well as her grandchildren come to faith in Jesus. Her faithful prayers covered her family, brothers, sisters, and her patients at the Nursing Home. She diligently cared for and loved those on her job. Nell was steadfast in faith, love, and hope. She carried a heavy mantle as matriarch of her family. She will be missed, is dearly loved, and is now seeing her blessed Savior face to face.
Surviving are daughter, Sharon Timmons; sister, Patricia Westbrook; brother, Charles (Shiela) Rich; grandchildren, Ginger (Brian) Jenkins and Arlie John Smith Smith; great grandchidren, Elaina Smith, Christian McWhorter, Selah Jenkins, and Arabella Smith; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 12th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Hutchins and Pastor Ralph McWhorter officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Arlie Smith, Ginger Jenkins, Brian Jenkins, Christian McWhorter, Tony Rich, and John Smith; Honorary Pallbearers, Charles Rich, members of Summerville Penticostal Worship Center, and Staff of Hearth Hospice.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Nell Carolyn Timmons.
The Summerville City Council is set to meet for a regular called session on Monday, February 9, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, located at 220 Highway 100.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing an early taste of spring as temperatures climb well above normal for early February. Forecasters say highs will run 10 to 15 degrees above average for the next few days before gradually cooling back toward seasonal levels later this week.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 9, 2026:
Blake Elsberry, a candidate for Georgia State Senate District 53 and former Chattooga County Sole Commissioner, has released a public response addressing questions surrounding his past involvement with Zentell Communications.