In response to calls within the Town of Trion Fire Department’s service area, the Trion Fire Department posted the town’s ordinance regarding open burning over the weekend as a reminder to residents.  Currently, the entire area is under the annual burn ban that is issued by the Georgia EPD to help with air quality in the summer months.  Each year, the burn ban is in place from May 1st until September 30th.  The rules regarding open fires in the Town of Trion are listed below.  Anyone with questions may reach out to the Trion Fire Department at 706-734-4917 or 706-734-4873.

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher, and Chattooga County native,  Amos Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement.

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Multiple area fire departments responded to a shed fire on Spring Creek Road in Trion on Sunday morning. The call came in around 11:15 AM and Trion Fire Department responded.  When they arrived a shop building in the 4000 block of Spring Creek Road was fully involved.  Firefighters from Trion, Summerville and Hays Correctional Fire Departments extinguished the fire and stopped it from spreading to any other structures.  No word on the cause of the fire.

Georgia State Patrol’s 2021 contest entry

Today is the opening day of voting for the 11th Annual American Association of State Troopers “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest.

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Over the past weekend, WZQZ News reported that the Appalachian Regional Commission has released a report listing Chattooga County as a “distressed” county within the region.  That designation makes Chattooga County the only Appalachian County in Georgia to receive the designation.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, July 14, 2024:

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On Saturday, July 20th, Recovery Alive at Connect City Church in Summerville will host a fundraiser concert featuring Stephen McWhirter. All proceeds will go towards Recovery Alive.

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