Man Arrested For 2016 Walker County Murder

A fifty-year-old man, Marshall Ralph Payne, was arrested on Tuesday night in Murray County on murder charges in connection with the death of Donald “DJ” Fickey, Jr.  Fickey was found dead in Walker County in 2016.  Originally, Fickey’s death was ruled as a suicide, but in 2020 the Georgia Bureau of Investigation changed the cause of death to “undetermined”.

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Alabama Border Residents Waivers Available At GHC

The Board of Regents for the University System of Georgia recently approved border state tuition waivers at Georgia Highlands College for students who live in Alabama.

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GNTC Announces President’s & Dean’s List For Spring

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s List for the 2023 spring semester.

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Chattooga River Fest In Trion Tomorrow

Walker County Sheriff Looking For Stolen Skid Steer Loader

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information regarding a stolen Kubota skid steer loader. 

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Arrest Report – Thursday – June 8, 2023

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 8, 2023:

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Trion Softball Kiddie Kamp

Trion Softball Kiddie Kamp is coming up next month, July 24th and 25th.  The event will be held at the J.W. Greenwood Athletic Complex, Trion High School Softball Field.  The cost is $30 per camper and includes a T-shirt.  It is open for youth ages 5-12 and they are asked to bring a water bottle, bat and glove.  The event will include fundamental teaching and practice in hitting, throwing, pitching, fielding and base running. Campers should sign up by July 10th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Woman Says She Was Dragged From Vehicle

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Wednesday of last week in Trion. 

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County Looking To Widen Bryant Road In Teloga

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Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is looking to widen Bryant Road in the Teloga Community.  The commissioner is seeking bids for surveying and engineering work for the widening of the road that runs north of the Trion-Teloga Road.  Bid information is available at the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office on Commerce Street in Summerville.  Bids will be accepted until this Friday, June 9, 2023.

Everything You Need To Know About Chattooga River Fest This Weekend

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union presents the Second Annual Chattooga River Fest Saturday, June 10th in Trion, GA. This year’s event, hosted by the Chattooga River Group, is set to be even bigger and better.

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