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October 27, 2026

Trion Man Indicted On DUI And Fleeing Charges Following Police Pursuit

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A Trion man arrested earlier this year following an alleged DUI incident and police pursuit on Old Highway 27 has been indicted by the Chattooga County Grand Jury.

Brandon Zane Tibbs, 2541 Old Highway 27, Trion, was indicted this month on charges of DUI, second-degree criminal damage to property, felony fleeing police, reckless driving and five other traffic offenses.

Tibbs was arrested on February 28, 2026, following an incident that led to multiple traffic-related charges.

The original arrest included allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, attempting to flee or elude law enforcement, and several additional traffic violations.

The October indictment moves the case forward in the court system, where Tibbs will have an opportunity to answer the charges.

An indictment is a formal accusation and does not constitute a finding of guilt. Tibbs is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Plans To Replace Fire Truck Destroyed In Fire At Mount Vernon Mills

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The Town of Trion is making plans to purchase a new fire truck after one of its trucks was destroyed in a fire at the Mount Vernon Mills firehouse earlier this year.

Trion Mayor Mickey McGraw said the town recently received a $329,000 insurance payment for the destroyed truck. However, that money is expected to cover only about half the cost of purchasing a replacement.

“That will cover about half the cost of a new one,” McGraw said.

The fire occurred this summer inside the firehouse located at Mount Vernon Mills. A passerby noticed smoke coming from the building and alerted authorities.

Officials believe faulty wiring may have caused the blaze. Although the fire started inside the building, the mill itself was not damaged.

The destroyed fire truck was a Rosenbauer purchased from Southern Emergency Products Inc. in 2012 for approximately $330,000. According to McGraw, the cost of fire trucks has doubled since that purchase.

The town plans to purchase a replacement truck and sell one of its older trucks, which remains operational.

In the meantime, neighboring fire departments are providing fire protection coverage for Trion.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Drop Eight Cents As Chattooga County Drivers Pay $3.60 Per Gallon

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Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to decline, with the statewide average falling eight cents over the past week. Drivers in Chattooga County are paying slightly less than the state average, according to the latest figures from AAA – The Auto Club Group.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Halloween Safety Takes Center Stage As Rain Chances Increase For Weekend Activities

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Halloween is just days away, and families across Chattooga County are preparing for a weekend filled with costumes, candy, trick-or-treating, hayrides and community celebrations. With activities planned in Summerville, Trion, Menlo, Lyerly and at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, residents are encouraged to keep safety in mind, especially as the forecast now includes the possibility of rain on Halloween night.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Lady Bulldogs Open State Softball Elite Eight Wednesday Against Irwin County

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The Trion High School Lady Bulldogs are preparing for their second consecutive appearance in the Georgia High School Association Class A Softball Elite Eight, with their opening game scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, against Irwin County.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry Weather Continues Across Chattooga County As Fire Concerns Increase

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The extended stretch of dry weather across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia is expected to continue through the end of the workweek, with forecasters keeping an eye on conditions that could increase the danger of outdoor fires.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Reopens Home Energy Rebate Program Today

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Georgia homeowners looking to make their homes more energy-efficient may qualify for financial assistance following the reopening of part of the state’s Home Energy Rebates program on Monday, October 26.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Man Arrested Following Indictment On Child Molestation Charge

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A 34-year-old Trion man with a previous sex offense conviction has been arrested following an indictment in connection with a child molestation allegation involving an 11-year-old child.

Christopher Glen Blackmon, of 210 Reed Street in Trion, was arrested on October 13, 2026, following an indictment stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred several months earlier.

According to Chattooga County Jail records, Blackmon was booked into the jail at approximately 9 p.m. on October 13 on a charge of child molestation.

The case stems from an investigation involving an alleged incident at Murphy’s convenience store, located at 13425 Highway 27, south of Trion.

Blackmon had previously been arrested on December 13, 2025, in connection with the same incident. The October arrest followed the indictment in that case and does not represent a separate child molestation allegation.

Blackmon, who has a previous sex offense conviction, now faces further court proceedings in connection with the charge.

A grand jury indictment is a formal accusation that allows a criminal case to proceed through the court system. It does not establish guilt.

October 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion’s Stacy Searels Inducted Into Georgia High School Football Hall Of Fame

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Trion High School graduate and longtime college football coach Stacy Searels has received one of Georgia high school football’s highest honors.

October 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Third Annual Turkey Trot 5K And Health Walk Set For November 14

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Runners and walkers are invited to participate in the third annual Turkey Trot 5K Road Race and 2-Mile Health Walk on Saturday, November 14, 2026, an event organized by Eckroat Benefits Corporation in partnership with the Pregnancy Resource Center of Chattooga County.