Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 22, 2025:
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.
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.
The Town of Trion’s Gas Department announced Thursday that it is accepting applications for an entry‑level Natural Gas Laborer and Meter Reader.
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.
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.
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.
Step back in time to a slower pace of life and enjoy an “Old Fashioned Sunday Dinner” at the Historic Summerville Depot. Event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy an “Old Fashioned Sunday Dinner” while enjoying live gospel music.
Walker County is set to significantly boost its efforts in historic preservation after receiving a $25,000 federal grant designated for a comprehensive survey of the county’s historic resources.
New data for 2024 reveals a complex and somewhat contradictory landscape for religious observance in Georgia. While the state continues to boast a higher proportion of religiously active individuals compared to national averages, a broader trend of declining Christian identification is evident. However, specific denominations, notably Georgia Baptists, are reporting significant increases in church attendance and baptisms, suggesting a nuanced picture of faith in the Peach State.