UPDATE THURSDAY 3:27 PM FROM SHERIFF MARK SCHRADER:

The pedestrian that was struck early this morning has since passed away. He was identified as Roger Christopher Bingham, age 47, of Trion.  The Georgia State Patrol Post 38 of Rome is the investigating agency.

According to information provided by the Georgia State Patrol, On Thursday, March 3rd at 2:56 am, Troopers from Post 38 in Rome responded to a crash on GA 1 just south of Underwood Drive, in Chattooga County.

A Ford Expedition traveling south on GA 1 struck two pedestrians as they were crossing GA 1 east to west.

One of the pedestrians struck was treated on scene and the other pedestrian was transported to Atrium Health Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

According to G.S.P., these are the preliminary findings as the crash is still under investigation.

Earlier:

The Georgia State Patrol says that a pedestrian that was struck near Wal-Mart in Trion died from their injuries.  Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ News on Thursday afternoon that the family of the deceased person had been notified and that the Georgia State Patrol would be releasing the victim’s name sometime today.  According to Sheriff Schrader, the incident happened around 3 AM on Highway 27 near Wal-Mart.  WZQZ News will have more information as it becomes available.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 3, 2022:

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From Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader: At approximately 3:00 a.m. this morning a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Highway 27 in the area of Wal-Mart. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating. More information will be released when it becomes available.

The Chattooga Republican Party will meet Thursday, March 3rd, at 6 pm at the Senior Center. Expected guest speakers are local elected officials plus Cooper Jacks, the Chair of the Georgia Young Republican Party. Information regarding qualifying for the upcoming election will be available. All candidates are invited to come and be recognized. The public is cordially invited to attend.

The Georgia Department of Transportation told WZQZ News on Wednesday that plans are moving forward to replace the bridge that spans Raccoon Creek on Highway 48 between Summerville and Menlo.

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A Summerville attorney called police on Monday of this week after he found someone inside his vehicle. 

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“Spring hasn’t yet begun,” says Chattooga County Health Department Nurse Manager Judy Wesson, “but it’s not too soon for parents to check some of those mandatory back-to-school tasks off their list now and beat the rush.” Wesson’s referring to certain screenings and vaccinations, all of which may be obtained at the health department, that are required by law for Georgia children before they can enter school this year.

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Mark your calendars, Vidalia® onion lovers, because America’s favorite sweet onion is set to ship next month. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced April  12^th  as the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season.

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