The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has identified the second individual found deceased last month in a Summerville residence, bringing clarity to a grim discovery that launched a double death investigation. The second victim has been identified as 46-year-old Amy Michelle Waits of Summerville.
A Trion woman arrested for shoplifting at the local Walmart now faces additional charges, including an outstanding warrant and allegations of attempting to slip out of hand restraints during her transport to jail.
The highly anticipated Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is set to return this year, running from August 21st to August 24th, promising four days of family-friendly entertainment, educational exhibits, and thrilling attractions, many of which are completely free with general admission.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is set to transform into an inspiring outdoor art studio on Saturday, August 23rd, inviting high school students to unleash their creativity during the “Paint and Pop” art contest. This unique event offers young artists the exciting chance to capture the park’s scenic beauty, with the added incentive of potentially having their masterpieces displayed at the Georgia State Capitol.
A routine traffic stop on Talifero Springs Road on August 2, 2025, escalated into a drug arrest when a passenger was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug-related objects.
Georgians are seeing a continued trend of stable, slightly decreasing gasoline prices at the pump as the first full week of August gets underway. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline across the state currently stands at $2.90, a figure that remains highly susceptible to overnight fluctuations.
Trion Police Chief David Gilleland announced on Monday that the Town of Trion’s annual Halloween Walk will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m. The adjustment comes due to a scheduling conflict with the Trion Bulldogs home football game against Bowdon, which is set for the traditional Halloween night, October 31st.
Georgia’s newly enacted school voucher system, the “Georgia Promise Scholarship Act,” is off to a surprisingly slow start, struggling to attract applicants despite a significant pool of available public funds. The controversial program, designed to redirect public education dollars towards private schooling and other educational services, currently has more money allocated than eligible students signed up.
Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are set to experience warm and humid weather conditions with daily possibilities of showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid to upper 80s°F, with overnight lows around 70°F. There are chances of rain each day.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 11, 2025:
