Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 13, 2025:
Residents in Chattooga County and the Northwest Georgia area can expect a persistent warm and humid air mass to dominate the weather throughout the week, bringing a high likelihood of daily showers and thunderstorms, particularly during the afternoons and evenings. Temperatures are also set to gradually climb, returning to near typical seasonal norms by the end of the week.
The Walker County African American Heritage Alumni Association (WCAAHAA) is set to host a landmark event this fall, combining its 25th Anniversary Dinner and the prestigious Trailblazer Awards Gala. This special evening will also serve as a poignant commemoration of 60 years since the pivotal racial integration of LaFayette High School.
Music lovers are invited to a special evening of live entertainment as the Center Post Community Center, located just north of Teloga, prepares to host a free concert on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Trion residents are advised to mark their calendars as the Town of Trion has officially announced the details for its 2025 Municipal General Election, including key dates for candidate qualifying, early voting, and the election itself.
Updated: The pedestrian struck near Walmart in Tein was transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries
Chattooga County emergency crews were kept busy Tuesday afternoon as multiple accidents occurred within a short span of time across the county, sending at least one person to the hospital. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader confirmed the incidents to WZQZ News.
Chattooga County is considering a plan to increase local sales taxes to reduce property tax burdens. However, proposals like this have faced staunch criticism from tax policy experts and advocates who highlight potential negative impacts on residents and local government stability. The main issue revolves around moving from a property tax system to one that relies more on sales tax.
Summerville Main Street, in collaboration with the City of Summerville, will host two upcoming listening sessions this August, inviting downtown business and property owners to provide crucial input on the redesign and restriping of parking spaces following recent repaving efforts.
The Trion Recreation Department is urgently seeking community volunteers to fill multiple coaching vacancies ahead of its upcoming youth soccer season.
Christopher Mark Tidmore, a 36-year-old man from Summerville, was convicted of committing multiple acts of sexual abuse against his 15-year-old adopted daughter and his daughter’s 15-year-old friend.