The Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has announced it will hold its quarterly meeting, inviting members of the public, particularly seniors and their advocates, to attend and learn about regional efforts concerning aging services.
Results from Lyerly Municipal Election:
3 Advanced Voters
45 Voters on Election Day
Jim Ferguson – Mayor – 46 votes
Council Seat 1
Lindsay Anderson Peace- 31 votes
Leah Rogers – 15 votes
Council Seat 2
Eric Brown – 46 Votes
Ballot Question:
Shall fluoride continue to be added to the Town of Lyerly public water system? – Yes -16 / No – 32
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Results form Menlo Municipal Election:
Kris Willis, Mayor – 61 votes
Seat 1
Linda Wilson – 56 votes
Seat 2
Kim Ballard Humphrey – 40 votes
Damon Galloway – 25 votes
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Results from Trion Municipal Election
Mayor
Mickey McGraw – 164 votes
Michael “Casey” Brown – 100 votes
Seat 1
Jeff “Fro” Wilson – 232 votes (Unopposed)
Seat 2
Becky McWhorter – 230 votes (Unopposed)
Seat 3
Richard “Rick” Chesley – 233 votes (Unopposed)
Trion Board of Education
Seat 1 – Darriell Broome – 230 votes (Unopposed)
Seat 2 – Johnny Brimer – 233 votes (Unopposed)
Seat 3 –Randy Henderson – 228 votes (Unopposed)
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Results from Summerville Municipal Election
Mayor
Harry Harvey – Incumbent – 160 votes
Rickey Hughes – 242 votes
Council Seat #1
Simone Adams – 336 votes
Council Seat #2
Dana W.Mosley 346 votes
Council Seat #3
Jeff Martin 280 votes
Lamonica “Nikki” Watkins – 113 votes
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Chattooga County Voters Approve Two Sales Tax Measures
Chattooga County voters approved two special local option sales tax measures. The Transportation SPLOST passed with over 58% of the vote to just over 40% opposed. The Floating SPLOST past by a wider margin with over 61% of the vote in favor and just over 37% against. (These results are unofficial and incomplete – see details below).
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of pleasant, dry weather through most of the work week, with temperatures climbing into the comfortable 70s. However, a shift in the pattern is on the horizon, bringing a chance of rain late Friday and into the weekend, though the exact timing and coverage remain uncertain.
Today is Election Day in Chattooga County and county voters should remember some crucial information as they prepare to vote in-person today. Significant changes have been made to Election Day polling locations following a decision by the Board of Elections and Registration in August.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of October, 2025:
A Trion resident was arrested and charged with Pedestrian Under the Influence (PUI) after local deputies responded to a verbal altercation at a residence on Mildred Street.
Local organizers Barbara Massey Reece and Odell Anderson are inviting all area servicemen and women and their families to the annual Veterans Day Luncheon and Honor Program scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) recognized the dedication and effectiveness of 33 state and local law enforcement agencies at the 26th annual Governor’s Challenge Awards on Friday, held at the Macon Centreplex. Among those honored for their commitment to saving lives on Georgia’s roads were several agencies from Northwest Georgia.