Town of Trion Gas Department Looking For Worker

The Town of Trion’s Gas Department announced Thursday that it is accepting applications for an entry‑level Natural Gas Laborer and Meter Reader.

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Water Main Break Forces Lyerly School Cancellation

Due to a water main break, Lyerly School will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, October 16th for all students, faculty and staff. This is for Lyerly school only, all other schools will operate as normal.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Early Voting Update

As of October 15, 2025 at 7:30 am, five absentee by mail ballots have been issued for the November 4, 2025 Special Election. An additional 26 ballots have been cast during Advance Voting. No provisional ballots have been issued and no absentee ballots have been accepted so far.
Advance voting continues today in the Chattooga County Registrars Office located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. Weekday hours are 8:30 am – 5 pm and Saturday hours are 9 am – 5 pm. The last day of Advance Voting is Friday, October 31, 2025.
Absentee by Mail applications are being accepted until October 24 for this election.
The City of Summerville has had 5 advance voters and has issued 1 absentee by mail ballot. The City of Menlo also had 5 advance voters on the first day.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – October 15, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 15, 2025:

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Sunny Skies and Warm Temperatures Ahead for Northwest Georgia, Chance of Weekend Showers

Residents of northwest Georgia and Chattooga County can look forward to a stretch of pleasant, mostly sunny weather from today through Saturday, with daytime temperatures reaching into the low 80s. However, a shift in the weather pattern brings a possibility of showers and thunderstorms by Saturday night.

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Subligna Community Center Fundraiser This Saturday

The Subligna Community Center will he hosting their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser this Saturday.  The event raises money for the upkeep of the community center that hosts community events in the Subligna area.  The community center, once the gymnasium for Subligna School, will be the location for the fundraiser on Saturday, October 18th from 8 AM until 10 AM.  Everyone is invited to attend and help support the Subligna Community Center.  The building is located just past Subligna Baptist Church off of Gore-Subligna Road.  If you have questions, call 706-397-2394.

Identities Still Pending in Fatal Ridgeway Road Fire

The Chattooga County Coroner’s office is awaiting definitive results from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab as they work to identify two individuals who perished in a devastating fire on Ridgeway Road on October 5th.

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Armuchee Man Arrested on Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats Charges After Home and Hospital Incidents

An Armuchee man has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and terroristic threats, following an incident at his Old Dalton Road home and a subsequent event at a local hospital.

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Trion Halloween Walk Returns to October 31st Following Football Game Reschedule

The Town of Trion’s annual Halloween Walk will now take place on its traditional date, Friday, October 31st, 2025. The change comes after the Trion High School football game, which had previously forced a date shift for the popular community event, was rescheduled.

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Summerville Resident Reports UTV Missing from Workshop, No Forced Entry

A Summerville resident reported his utility vehicle (UTV) missing from his workshop on Briarwood Drive this past Saturday, prompting an investigation by the Summerville Police Department.

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