
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 4, 2022:

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 4, 2022:

If you were one of the people who suffered damage to your vehicle after fueling up at Murphy USA in LaFayette last week, you can call Murphy’s customer case line 1-800-843-4298 for information on how to get issues resolved.

Last Friday, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.

In Georgia, a 23-year-old man was killed when a firework he was holding over his head shot backward and hit him in the torso, causing massive trauma.

Four years ago Georgia residents were getting used to a new law that said driver’s had to put down their cellphones when operating a motor vehicle. The law went into affect on July 1, 2018. After several years, law enforcement officers continue to write citations for people driving while having their cell phones in their hands.

Musicians and singers and those that enjoy country, bluegrass, gospel and old-time music are invited to an event that will be held from 4 – 7 PM at Dowdy Park this Saturday, July 9th.

Chattooga High School’s Landon Stephens has been awarded North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation’s (NGEMC) 2022 Chairman’s Memorial Scholarship.


Trion Police Chief David Gilleland says that the Town of Trion will be following the state law when it comes to fireworks. Chief Gilleland is reminding those within the Town of Trion that fireworks are allowed until midnight on the Fourth of July, and on weekends and other holidays. At all other times, there can be no fireworks past 10 PM. Please keep in mind fireworks safety as you celebrate Independence Day.