Trion Pre-K Registration Open

Pre-K registration for Trion Elementary School begins Friday, February 13th for all students wishing to enroll in the 2026-2027 school year.  Parents/Legal Guardians may stop by the elementary office beginning at 8:30 am on February 13th to pick up enrollment packets and turn in required documentation.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – January 6, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, January 6, 2026:

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Mild, Cloudy, and Breezy in Chattooga County; Weekend Front Could Bring Showers and a Few Storms

Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia stay unusually warm today and Wednesday as southwest winds keep moisture and mild air in place. Expect mostly cloudy skies with afternoon highs in the upper 60s to near 70, about 15 degrees above normal for early January. A few isolated, light showers could pop up overnight, but rain chances and amounts look low for now. Winds may get a little gusty at times today, with gusts up to around 20 mph possible across the northern tier of Georgia.

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Chattooga Schools to Enforce Updated K–8 Cell Phone and Device Policy When Students Return Tomorrow

Chattooga County Schools will begin following an updated personal electronic device policy when students return to class on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in response to Georgia’s new Distraction-Free Education Act (HB 340).

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Flu Hospitalizations Surge Across Georgia as 2026 Begins

As the new year begins, Georgia is seeing one of the highest rates of flu-associated hospitalizations in the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Public Health.

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Local Gas Prices Stay Low for Northwest Georgia, But Global Market Could Shift Costs

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Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump to start the week, with AAA reporting the statewide average for regular unleaded at $2.65 per gallon and the national average at $2.81.

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Chattooga GOP Meeting Set as Local and National Races Shift

The Chattooga County Republican Party will hold its January meeting Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Jefferson’s Restaurant, 10096 Commerce Street, in Summerville.

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Chattooga Sheriff’s Office Releases Reports on Two DUI Arrests from Late 2025

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released incident reports detailing two separate DUI arrests from late 2025, involving calls for service on Mitchell Circle and West Spring Creek Road.

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Georgia Looks at 2026 Overhaul of Medicaid Waiver Waiting List for People With Disabilities

A major state program designed to help Georgians with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive in-home care and supports could see significant changes in 2026, as state officials consider proposals aimed at reshaping how applicants are prioritized for services.

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City of Summerville to Honor Mayor Harry Harvey at Jan. 8 Reception

The City of Summerville is inviting the public to a reception recognizing Mayor Harry Harvey for his years of dedicated service to the community.

The reception will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Summerville City Hall. City officials say the event is an opportunity for residents to stop by, offer congratulations, and celebrate Mayor Harvey’s leadership and contributions to Summerville.

The public is invited to attend.