Armed Robbery Reported at Menlo Handi-Mart Early Tuesday; Suspect Sought

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store in Menlo early Tuesday morning.

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Longtime Trion Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams Passes Away, Leaving Profound Legacy

The Trion City Schools community is in deep mourning following the unexpected passing of its beloved Superintendent, Dr. Phil Williams, who died Friday evening from an apparent heart attack. He was 58 years old.

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Chattooga County Commissioner Talks About Future with Passage of T-SPLOST and FLOST Referendums

Chattooga County voters overwhelmingly approved both the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) and the Fire/EMS Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referendums in Tuesday’s elections, signaling a strong commitment to the county’s infrastructure, public safety, and overall quality of life, according to Sole Commissioner Andy Allen.

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – October 22, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 22, 2025:

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Trion Woman Dies in Fiery Motorcycle Crash on Highway 27

A Trion woman lost her life Sunday night in a tragic motorcycle accident on Highway 27 at Taylor’s Ridge. Fifty-year-old Sarah Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in a fiery blaze.

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Tragic Discovery: Woman Found Deceased in Waste Transfer Trailer After Extensive Search

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A desperate search for a missing Summerville resident concluded with a tragic discovery late Friday afternoon, as authorities confirmed the body of Kimberly Lindsey, 55, was found inside a waste transport trailer at the Chattooga County transfer station.

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Town of Trion Gas Department Looking For Worker

The Town of Trion’s Gas Department announced Thursday that it is accepting applications for an entry‑level Natural Gas Laborer and Meter Reader.

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Water Main Break Forces Lyerly School Cancellation

Due to a water main break, Lyerly School will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, October 16th for all students, faculty and staff. This is for Lyerly school only, all other schools will operate as normal.

Northwest Georgia to Receive Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits in Effort to Combat Raccoon Rabies

Residents of Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will soon see hundreds of thousands of small, bait packets distributed from the sky and ground as a key component of a nationwide campaign to eradicate raccoon rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) has announced that oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits will be deployed across a significant portion of the region from October 21 through October 28, 2025.

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Summerville City Council to Discuss Firefighter Gear, Recreation Lighting at October Meeting

The Summerville City Council will convene for its regular monthly meeting this coming Monday evening, October 13th, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers at Summerville City Hall, located on Georgia Avenue. Residents are invited to attend the public proceedings.

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