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May 17, 2026

Brinley Corbin’s Dream Becomes Reality With Opening Of Trion Dog Park

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Brinley Alexandria Corbin’s dream became a reality Saturday as the Town of Trion officially opened a new dog park inspired by her love for animals and her community.

Family, friends and community members gathered at the Track Field for the dog park opening, where Mayor Mickey McGraw and the Trion Town Council welcomed those in attendance. The park now stands as a lasting tribute to Brinley, who loved her pups, her hometown and the people around her.

Earlier in the day, loved ones also gathered at Hurley Park for a bench dedication in Brinley’s memory. The bench was purchased by several teacher friends of Brinley’s mother, Staci, as a way to honor both Brinley’s life and the love surrounding her family.

Brinley was 26 years old when she passed away on April 9, 2025. On Saturday, the community made it clear that she has not been forgotten.

The new dog park includes separate areas for larger and smaller dogs. Residents are encouraged to bring their pups, enjoy the new community space and remember Brinley’s legacy through kindness, love and community spirit.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia’s New Insurance Reform Law Brings Major Changes For Homeowners And Drivers

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A sweeping new insurance reform measure signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp is expected to bring significant changes for Georgia homeowners, drivers and insurance companies.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Animal Shelter Encourages Residents To Consider Pet Adoption

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The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is encouraging residents to consider opening their homes to a shelter pet.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gov. Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension For Two More Weeks

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Georgia drivers will get two additional weeks of relief at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s motor fuel tax.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Peaceful Protest Held In Downtown Summerville Supporting Trion Student In ICE Custody

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Members of the Chattooga County Democratic Party organized a peaceful protest in downtown Summerville on Saturday in support of a Trion High School student currently being held by federal immigration authorities.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Highland Avenue Road Closure Scheduled For May 18–22

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A road closure is scheduled for Highland Avenue in Summerville this week due to planned infrastructure work in the area.

Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22. The closure will be in place daily from 7 AM until 8 PM.

Businesses and residents located within the closure area will still have access to their properties, but minor delays should be expected.

Motorists are encouraged to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as an alternate route and follow posted detour signs around the construction zone.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested In Chattooga County Later Arrested In Floyd County The Same Day

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A man arrested in Chattooga County last week was arrested later the same day in Floyd County on a separate shoplifting charge.

According to reports, 35-year-old Cody Lee Vickers of Fayette was arrested Thursday in Rome after he allegedly stole a pack of Camel Crush Menthol cigarettes from the Circle K on Shorter Avenue. The cigarettes were valued at $9.46.

Reports said Vickers had also been arrested earlier that same day in Chattooga County for shoplifting from a store there. The reports did not list what was allegedly stolen or where the incident happened.

Vickers is charged with shoplifting in both Floyd County and Chattooga County.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – May 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 16, 2026:

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Warm Weather Continues Across Northwest Georgia With Rain Chances Increasing Midweek

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Northwest Georgia will stay warm through the middle of next week, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s across much of the area.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Lady Bulldogs Make History With First-Ever State Soccer Championship

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History was made in Thomaston, Georgia on Friday night as the Trion Lady Bulldogs captured the first state championship in program history with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Irwin County in the GHSA Class A Division II state title match.

Playing at Upson-Lee High School, the Lady Bulldogs rose to the occasion in a hard-fought championship battle worthy of a state final.

Allison Hudgins proved to be the hero for Trion, scoring both goals in the championship victory and helping secure the historic win for the Lady Bulldogs.

The state title marks not only the first girls’ soccer championship in Trion High School history, but also the first girls’ soccer state championship ever won by a Northwest Georgia program.

The historic victory caps off a memorable season for the Lady Bulldogs and forever cements their place in Trion athletics history.