The Town of Trion will have a regular Workshop / Council Meeting in the Town Hall Conference Room, Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Workshop will begin at 6:00p.m. and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after. Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas says, “If you have any questions or comments, please contact me or the Town Hall Office and we will try to get the information you request”.
All Vietnam Veterans and their families are invited to a special luncheon on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 12 Noon at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, located at 818 Memorial Drive, Summerville. The event, sponsored by VFW Post 6688, its auxiliary, and local volunteers, aims to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans who served during the Vietnam era (November 1, 1955, to April 30, 1975).
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced the first recipients of the Roper Corporation Scholarships, highlighting Roper’s commitment to workforce development in Northwest Georgia. The scholarships have been awarded to Tammy Chandler, a Computer Support Specialist student, and Hayleigh Cochran, who is studying Business Management. Both students are enrolled at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring. Luther Ingram, Roper’s president, emphasized the company’s support for developing skilled workers through this scholarship, which is intended to create opportunities for students entering essential fields. The Roper Corporation Scholarship, established in 2024, assists GNTC students employed by Roper Corporation, which employs over 2,500 people in LaFayette. Eligible students can use the funds for tuition, fees, and essential educational materials. Ben Canedo from Roper noted the importance of the partnership in addressing workforce needs through specialized training programs.
Get ready to garden! The highly anticipated annual Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) in Rome is scheduled for April 7-11, 2025. This beloved tradition offers the community a chance to purchase beautiful, student-grown plants while supporting GNTC’s Horticulture program.
State Rep. Eddie Lumsden has released his report for Week Ten of the 2025 Georgia General Assembly. On March 18, 2025, legislators returned to the Gold Dome for Legislative Day 32, working to finalize significant bills before the session ends on April 4th. Senate Bill 68 passed, revising several civil laws, including limits on attorney’s fees and changes in medical damage calculations. The House also passed the Dignity and Pay Act, ensuring individuals with disabilities receive at least minimum wage, effective July 2027. Senate Bill 109 protected active-duty service members in life insurance policies, while Senate Bill 58 allowed emergency vehicles to transport organs. Other Senate bills addressed drug analysis and court judges. Rep. Lumsden encourages community involvement with legislation and shares contact information for questions. You can read his complete report below:
A Summerville man, identified as 39-year-old Teddy James Elrod, was arrested last Wednesday afternoon, March 20th, following a domestic dispute at 372 Union Street. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers were dispatched to the location at 1:38 PM in response to a report of a physical domestic in progress. A Summerville Police officer, who was already in the vicinity conducting an inventory of city equipment, witnessed a woman fleeing the apartment screaming, with a man attempting to pull her back inside. The officer immediately contacted E911 and additional units were dispatched. Upon arrival, responding officers observed the victim standing on the front porch and identified the aggressor as Teddy James Elrod. Police noted the victim was covered in coffee, had fresh red marks on her neck, and a cut on her left wrist. The victim stated that Elrod had choked her, attempted to tear her clothes, and spat on her three times. She further alleged that Elrod tried to prevent her from calling 911 by attempting to seize her phone. The victim declined medical evaluation by EMS, but officers provided her with contact information for the Family Crisis Center. Elrod claimed the victim’s injuries and spilled coffee were the result of him losing his balance and accidentally falling on her. Teddy James Elrod was arrested and charged with simple battery FVA (Family Violence Act) and interference with a 911 call. He was transported to the local jail without incident.
Residents of Northwest Georgia are urged to exercise extreme caution today and throughout the remainder of the week due to elevated fire danger. A combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and breezy conditions is creating a heightened risk of wildfires across the region. The National Weather Service says a weak surface low moving across Tennessee and into North Carolina is a contributing factor. This system will reinforce a dry airmass already in place over the area, leading to an increase in westerly winds that could be breezy at times. While the weather itself will be pleasant, with temperatures expected to reach the mid to upper 70s under partly cloudy skies, the dry conditions are cause for concern. Tonight will remain mostly clear with a low around 44 degrees and light winds, but gusts could still reach 20 mph. The high fire danger is expected to persist through Wednesday and Friday. An upper-level trough over the eastern US is channeling a constant stream of dry northwest air over Georgia. Wednesday will see temperatures starting in the mid to upper 40s before climbing into the 70s, with mostly clear skies. Surface winds will be breezy from the northwest at 10-15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph during the afternoon and early evening. Relative humidity is expected to drop to the 20-25% range. Officials are likely to issue a Fire Danger Statement for Northwest Georgia. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning and to take extra precautions to prevent accidental fires. Looking ahead, forecasters are also monitoring a potential for severe weather in the Southeast early next week.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, March 25, 2025:
A bill aimed at providing essential specialized training for Georgia’s first responders when dealing with individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) is nearing approval.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has approved a detour route for the bridge replacement project on Buck Gardner Road at Alpine Creek in Chattooga County. The detour will last about six to nine months. The project will replace the old 35-foot bridge with a new 70-foot bridge, which will have two 10-foot lanes, 5-foot shoulders, and concrete barriers. The new bridge will be 4. 7 feet higher than the existing road and have a total width of 30 feet. The project covers around 0. 161 miles. To ensure safety during construction, an off-site detour will divert traffic from Buck Gardner Road to Oak-Hill Alpine Road and County Road (CR) 337. The detour will increase the typical commute distance from 1. 62 miles to 2. 12 miles. Residents should plan for extra travel time. Maps and details of the project and detour are available at GDOT. For questions, contact Lee Webb, Area Manager District 6, Area 4 at 770-295-6025.
