The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest inspection scores for food service establishments and public swimming facilities for the second half of May 2026.
Berry College has once again received national recognition for its financial strength, earning an A+ rating in Forbes’ 2026 College Financial Grades.
Mrs. Brenda Faye Kell, age 78 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Kell was born in Trion, Georgia on July 23, 1947, daughter of the late Fay Herman Owens and Cloe Lee Everett Owens. She was member of the Pennville Community Church, where she had served as the Awana Secretary and was retired from the Lab at Mt. Vernon Mills. Mrs. Kell was also a member of Silver Sneakers and was on the board of directors for the Trion Combined Charities Fund, but above all, she was a dedicated Mother, Nanny and Aunt.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kell was preceded in death by a son, John Maurice Collette, Jr. and a grandson, Jordan Reynolds.
Mrs. Kell is survived by her husband, Dennis “Denny” Kell; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Savannah Collette and Kerry and Melanie Kell; daughter, Tina Collette; brothers and sisters-in-law, David Owens(Cheryl McClellan), Gordon Owens(Kathy Gorham), Roger and Debbie Owens and Frankie Owens; grandchildren, Tabitha(Kyle) Lutz, Emilie Collette and Kollin Kell; great-grandson, Dex Cargle and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Kell will be held Monday, June 1, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Jon Davis and Ricky Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.
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Mrs. Regenia L. Willingham, age 62 of Trion. Georgia passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 in an Atlanta hospital.
Regenia was born in Lafayette, Georgia on August 23, 1963, daughter of the late Johnny Clayton Ezell and Ella Rose Jane Courtney Bartlett. She had attended the Mountain View Baptist Church and was employed with Hays State Prison. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and sister and there was nothing better to her than spending time with family.
In addition to her parents, Regenia was preceded in death by a brother, Lane Ezell and a brother-in-law, Randall Young.
Regenia is survived by her husband of over 35 years, Steve Willingham; son, Richard Barrett(Becca Gause); sister, Judy Young; brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and Paula Ezell and Terry and Connie Ezell; grandchildren, Haley Barrett and Paige Barrett; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Regenia will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.
Men’s Day Celebration, June 14, 2026,at Grace Temple Holiness Church, 356 7th St, Summerville. Theme will be, recognizing the strength, leadership and Faith of our men. Elder Michael Williams will be the guest speaker, dinner will be served at 2, program begins at 3. Pastor Michael Roberts, invites the public.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 31, 2026:
Residents of Northwest Georgia should prepare for continued chances of rain and thunderstorms through at least early next week, with forecasters warning that locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding remain the primary concerns.