Survey crews have begun geotechnical work for a proposed $62 million bioenergy plant planned for Trion’s industrial park, marking the first visible activity associated with the project.
Residents in need of assistance will have an opportunity to receive free groceries this week when There’s Hope for the Hungry visits Trion.
The food distribution event will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Central Avenue Baptist Church, located at 14074 Highway 27 in Trion, behind Dixie Subs.
Organizers say free groceries will be available to those who attend. No identification is required; however, individuals must be present to receive food.
In addition to the food giveaway, a free Clothes Closet will be open from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., providing clothing items for those in need.
Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the free services and share the information with friends, family members, and neighbors who may benefit.
Miss Peggy Lynn Hines, age 70, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.
Peggy was born July 20, 1955, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Charles Mitchell Hines and Pauline Estelle Elliott Hines. In her younger years, she had attended Spring Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Deborah Hines Battles.
Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Tina Hines; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Graveside and interment services will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.
Miss Hines will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday.
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Mrs. Constance Ann “Connie” Whittle McCurdy, age 78 of Summerville, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. McCurdy was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 31, 1947, daughter of the late Johnnie Washington Whittle and Gladys Pauline Bryant Whittle. She was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, where she was active as a Sunday School Teacher and was a Bible School Teacher. Mrs. McCurdy was retired from the Chattooga County School System, teaching 2nd Grade at the Summerville Elementary School. She loved teaching and being around children, enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
In addition to her family, Mrs. McCurdy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McCurdy; and two grandchildren, Alex Wilson and Megan Mickley.
Mrs. McCurdy is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Emily Wooten, Kevin and Michelle Mickley, and Justus and Julie Mickley; daughters and son-in-law, Nita Corinne Wooten Bowlen, Rebecca Mickley, and Ivy and T.J. Middleton, Alisa Bigham, Rita McCurdy and Donna Bright; sister, Doris Whittle Cooper; grandchildren, Drake Mickley, Ty Mickley, Jaden Mickley, Autumn Keith, Emily Bigham Unkle, Seth Bigham and Sam Bigham; great-grandchildren, Everly LeBlanc, Ryker LeBlanc, Wrenley Middleton, Julianna Mickely, Vivian Mickley, Anastasia Mickley, August Dunn, and Emerson Middleton; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral Services for Mrs. McCurdy will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. McCurdy’s family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.
The family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice of Dalton for their care and compassion while caring for Mrs. McCurdy.
The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Gideon’s International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
Sardis Baptist Church in Chattoogaville plans to have its annual Vacation Bible School on June 14 through June 18 from 6:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. A light meal will be provided at 5:30 p.m. nightly. Thursday night will be family night. This year’s theme is “ILLUMINATION STATION”.
The church’s address is 10419 Hwy. 114, Lyerly.
Pastor James Maples invites everyone to attend.
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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 8, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are being urged to remain weather-aware today as a Flood Watch remains in effect until 9:00 p.m. Monday due to the threat of excessive rainfall and flash flooding.
