A preliminary report issued by the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office indicates that a distracted driver caused a three-vehicle collision on Trion-Teloga Road in Chattooga County on Wednesday.
A federal judge in Georgia last week granted partial class certification in a significant lawsuit concerning “forever chemical” (PFAS) pollution, allowing approximately 4,500 area residents to collectively pursue claims for past water rate increases. However, the ruling simultaneously denied class status for claims seeking future water filtration costs, deeming those damages too speculative at this stage.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 3, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County can look forward to a dry and largely pleasant weekend with seasonal temperatures, according to the latest weather forecast. However, a significant shift is expected to bring widespread clouds and tropical moisture, along with increased chances of rain, beginning Sunday and lasting into the early part of next week.
Week 8 of the 2025 high school football season kicks off tonight. The Chattooga Indians are 1-5 on the season and will be playing at home tonight against the Fannin County Rebels. Chattooga is coming off a 48-21 loss to Gordon Lee last week and currently sit at 5th place in Region 7-A with a 1-2 region record. The Indians will face a tough test tonight against the 1st place team in region 7-A in the Fannin County Rebels. Fannin County is currently 4-2 overall on the season and 3-0 in Region 7-A. The Rebels opened the season 0-2 with losses to Gilmer and Rabun County but have since reeled off four straight wins over Union County, Coosa, Dade County and last week against Gordon Central.
The Trion Bulldogs pulled off their biggest win of the year last week at Homecoming when the Bulldogs upset the Manchester Blue Devils 32-24. The win moved Trion to an even 3-3 overall on the season but more importantly they are 1-0 in Region 7-A play. This season has been up and down for Trion as they have not had a consecutive loss or a a consecutive win. The Bulldogs are looking to string two wins together for the first time this year tonight but they will face a tough test on the road at Mount Zion. Mount Zion is off to a hot start this year with a 6-1 overall record and 1-0 Region 7-A record. The Eagles have recorded wins over Chattahoochee County, Ranburne, AL, Bethlehem Christian, Chattooga, Baconton Charter last week against region foe Greenville 24-0. Mount Zion’s lone loss on the season came two weeks ago on the road at Pike County 35-14.
Both the Trion and Chattooga games will be broadcast live on the WZQZ Facebook page. The Chattooga vs Fannin County game will also be broadcast on 99.1 FM and AM 1180. Join Chris “Bubba” Wilson and Steiner Davis live from the Little Big Horn. Paul Cavin and Jeremy Burke will call the action for the Bulldogs tonight from Mount Zion.
Kickoff for both games will be at 7:30 pm.
The Menlo Barn Dance, located at 5337 Highway 48, suffered catastrophic damage to its interior after a fire was discovered late Thursday afternoon.
A man from Lindale and a woman from Trion were arrested and jailed in Floyd County on Tuesday, each facing two felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals stemming from the severe neglect of two dogs.
Smoke is rising and whistles are blowing as the City of Summerville launches its highly anticipated annual “Steam into Summerville Railroad Days.” This six-week celebration, which centers around the historic Summerville Depot and its centerpiece—one of the few operating train turntables in the southeastern United States—is currently underway and runs through November 8th, promising an array of unique festivities for history buffs, families, and dedicated rail fans.
For young individuals in Chattooga County, participation in the dairy cattle show ring is proving to be far more than just a competitive event; it is a rigorous, interactive educational platform where profound life skills are molded alongside agricultural knowledge.
An early morning “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) alert for a reckless driver resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old man on DUI charges last week in Chattooga County.