Jerry Lee Lewis Passes Away

By Author Rick Bragg / Shared On Jerry Lee Lewis’ Facebook Page:
Somewhere in the world, in a mean little honky-tonk or big music hall or church basement rec room, someone is playing a Jerry Lee Lewis song.

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Man Wanted For Shooting His Wife

A Walker County man is wanted for shooting his wife Thursday, according to the Walker County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened on the 14000 block of E. Hwy 136 Lafayette, Georgia.

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Arrest Report – Friday – October 28, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 28, 2022:

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Stolen Cell Phone Reported

A Summerville woman reported the theft of a cell phone on Tuesday of this week.  According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, Brittany Jones of a Sidney Street address called police after she noticed the phone was missing from her kitchen table. Ms. Jones told the officer that she had searched her residence and her vehicle for the missing Iphone 13, but was unable to find it.  She told police that she believed someone had stolen the phone and identified a possible male suspect that had been at her residence earlier in the day.  The incident was turned over to an investigator.

Trion Bulldogs Shutout Armuchee Indians

It was Senior Night for the Trion Bulldogs in Thursday night football action last night at Sam R. McCain Stadium.  The Trion Bulldogs defeated the Armuchee Indians 41-0.  The Bulldogs will be taking on Darlington next week.  Tonight, the Chattooga Indians will be facing off against Coosa in a game you can hear on WZQZ and you can watch the game live on our Facebook Page.  Kickoff is at 7:30 PM with the pre-game show at 7 PM.

Trion Veterans Day Celebration

Georgia DPH Urges Flu Shots

If you have not gotten a flu shot yet, do not wait any longer. Flu activity is already widespread in Georgia — earlier than we’ve seen in recent years.

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Northwest Georgia Region Sees Drop In Unemployment

Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday  “We continue to see a steady rise in job creation and demand by employers to fill open positions,” said Commissioner Mark Butler. “This strong growth has led to Georgia having the fewest unemployed residents in over 20 years.” The numbers for the area-wide Northwest Georgia Region are listed below:

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Candlelight Vigil For Missing Valley Head Girl

The family of a missing Valley Head, Alabama girl is planning a candlelight prayer vigil on Sunday.

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Walker County Teen Charged With Rape

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An eighteen-year-old Walker County man was arrested this week on rape charges.

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