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September 17, 2026

Georgia DOT Proposing Changes To School Zone Speed Camera Rules

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The Georgia Department of Transportation is proposing changes to state rules governing automated speed detection cameras in school zones, and the public has until Monday to submit comments on the proposed amendments.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested Following Domestic Dispute On Back Penn Road

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A 49-year-old Trion man was arrested following a reported domestic dispute on Back Penn Road last week.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Family Farm Sustainability Committee To Meet In Rome

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A state legislative committee studying the future of Georgia’s family farms will bring its work to Northwest Georgia, with its second meeting scheduled to be held in Rome.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Scouting America Troop 7 To Host BBQ Plate Fundraiser September 21

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Scouting America Troop 7 is inviting the community to enjoy a barbecue dinner while helping support local Scouts during a fundraiser next week.

The Troop 7 BBQ Plate Fundraiser will be held Monday, September 21, from 6 until 8 PM at Summerville First United Methodist Church.

Plates are $12 each and include barbecue, a bun, green beans, potato salad and dessert. Both dine-in and carry-out will be available, with drinks provided for those eating at the church.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help support Troop 7 Scouting activities, including outdoor adventures, leadership development programs and community service projects.

Troop leaders say community support plays an important role in helping Scouts develop leadership skills, character and a commitment to service.

Tickets are available from Troop 7 members and will also be sold at the event while supplies last.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Says Now Is The Time To Start Planning Holiday Travel

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The holidays may still be several weeks away, but AAA says Georgians planning to travel for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s should begin making those plans now.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mr. Forney Wes “John” Smith, Obit. (C)

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Mr. Forney Wes “John” Smith, Jr. age 72 of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at his residence.

John was born in Walker County, Georgia on March 29, 1954, son of the late Forney Wes Smith, Sr. and Alma Lee Brown Smith. He was a member of the New Hope North Baptist Church and was retired from Shaw Industries. John was the bass player for the Southern Express Band. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved being outside, hunting, and fishing. John enjoyed fixing things and gardening, but his favorite activity was spending time with his grandbabies.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Childers and Dorothy Carroll; a brother, Jimmy Smith; a special sister-in-law, Kim Laymon; and a great granddaughter, Jenna Moore.

John is survived by his wife, Tonia Blessing Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Shanna Ware; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Mark Mann, Savannah Laymon and Tasha Blessing(Tim Franklin); brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Linda Smith; sisters and son-in-law, Ann Pettyjohn and Lynne and Scott Noel; grandchildren, Holly Stanley, Autumn Moore, Eli Mann, Lexie Young, Kensleigh Gordy, Emily Young, Willow Ware, Madison Franklin, and Lillianna Franklin; great granddaughter, Annalise Mann; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Services for John will be held Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Spears officiating.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Oakview Health And Rehab-Songs Of Worship

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Residents of Oakview Health and Rehab are inviting the community to join them for a special evening of music, praise and worship later this month.

The residents will present songs of praise and worship with the Glory Land Choir on Saturday, September 26, at 6 PM.

The program will be held in the Main Dining Room at Oakview Health and Rehab and is open to those who would like to attend and support the residents.

Organizers are inviting family members, friends and members of the community to come hear the residents sing and share an evening of Christian music and fellowship.

The special praise and worship program begins at 6 PM Saturday, September 26, in Oakview Health and Rehab’s Main Dining Room.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Police Department Accepting Applications For Full-Time Secretary And Chief Clerk Of Court

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The Trion Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Chief Clerk of Court position.

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 16, 2026:

September 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pilot Killed In DeKalb County Plane Crash Remembered As Longtime Albertville Aviation Leader

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The pilot killed in Tuesday morning’s plane crash in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama, was a longtime fixture in the region’s aviation community.