Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 29, 2026:
The Trion Lady Bulldogs are moving on in the Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Tournament after opening Elite Eight competition Wednesday with a 2-0 shutout victory over Irwin County in Columbus.
Chattooga County residents can expect another warm and mostly sunny day Thursday, but a change in the weather pattern will bring increasing rain chances over the weekend.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county’s 2025 financial audit has been completed and approved by the Georgia Department of Revenue, marking another step in the county’s efforts to address financial reporting and accounting concerns.
Nearly $2 million will be invested in preserving more than 300 acres of historic Civil War battlefield land in Gordon and Whitfield counties through a new Georgia preservation program.
Natural gas customers served by the Town of Trion have the option of requesting a safety device designed to reduce the risk of fires, explosions and property damage if an underground gas service line is accidentally broken.
Lyerly Elementary School will host a special Veterans Day program on Friday, November 6, to recognize and honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
The program will begin at 9 AM in the school gymnasium, with students presenting songs, readings and music in tribute to America’s veterans.
School officials are inviting veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families to attend the ceremony, which will provide students an opportunity to express their appreciation for the service and sacrifices of military members.
The program is part of the school’s observance of Veterans Day, which is officially celebrated on November 11 each year.
Lyerly Elementary School encourages families and community members to attend and join students in honoring those who have served their country.
Atrium Health Floyd is reminding residents that outpatient diagnostic imaging services are available at its freestanding emergency department in Trion, providing local patients with access to several common medical tests without traveling outside Chattooga County.
A prominent Georgia Republican businessman has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for operating a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 300 investors out of more than $76 million.
Georgia farmers and agricultural producers who participate in the state’s agricultural sales tax exemption program will soon receive new GATE cards in the mail, and officials are reminding cardholders to provide their updated information to retailers where they make tax-exempt purchases.