The Chattooga County School System is gearing up for the start of a new school year tomorrow, and parents and students are invited to attend a Meet the Teacher night this evening, taking place from 4 PM to 6 PM at Menlo Elementary, Lyerly Elementary, Leroy Massey Elementary, Summerville Middle School, and Chattooga High School. This event presents a valuable opportunity for families to connect with educators and learn more about the academic year ahead.
A California drug trafficker responsible for funneling massive amounts of deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine into communities across Northwest Georgia has been sentenced to nearly three decades in federal prison.
A Summerville man faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and battery, following a domestic dispute at a local residence on Thursday morning that reportedly involved a bat and a knife, and ended with him allegedly resisting arrest.
Trion Mayor Lanny E. Thomas has been elected to a prestigious leadership role within the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), taking the helm as District One President. This new position places Mayor Thomas at the forefront of municipal advocacy and support for cities across his district.
Two individuals were found dead in a home on Lyerly Highway in Summerville on Tuesday evening after neighbors reported seeing buzzards circling the residence and notifying law enforcement for a welfare check.
Residents across Northwest Georgia should prepare for another round of isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, a pattern expected to persist briefly before giving way to a significant warming trend that could push temperatures near 100 degrees by early next week.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, July 23, 2025:
The spirit of friendship is alive and well in Summerville this week as the city celebrates its annual Friendship Week, a prelude to the much-anticipated Friendship Festival this Saturday, July 26. Proudly declared the “Friendship Capital of the World,” Summerville is inviting residents and visitors alike to embrace connections and explore diverse cultures.
The Town of Trion will have a regular Workshop and Council Meeting in the Town Hall Conference Room, Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Workshop will begin at 6 PM and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mayor Lanny Thomas or the Trion Town Hall Office.
Summerville Police are investigating an unusual early morning theft on Hinton Street, where a man reported a PlayStation 5 stolen from his inoperable vehicle, admitting the gaming console did not belong to him.
