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March 24, 2026

Beginner Sewing Class Set at Chattooga Library

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The Chattooga Library will host a Beginner Sewing class on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its location on Farrar Drive in Summerville.

The workshop is open to ages 12 and up and will give participants the chance to learn basic sewing skills while creating a reusable shopping bag with the help of a volunteer seamstress. The class is hosted by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System.

Registration is required for the class. Those interested can sign up or get more information by contacting the Chattooga Library at 706-857-2553.

March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Releases 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

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Trion City Schools has released its 2026-2027 school calendar, outlining key dates for students, parents, and staff for the upcoming academic year.

The school year will begin on July 30, 2026, following pre-planning for teachers scheduled July 27-29. The calendar includes several scheduled breaks, including Fall Break October 5-9, Thanksgiving Break November 23-27, and Christmas Break December 21 through January 1, with students returning on January 5.

Spring semester highlights include Spring Break April 5-9 and multiple professional learning and student holiday dates throughout the year. Early release days are scheduled for December 17-18, 2026, and May 19-20, 2027.

The last day of school is set for May 20, 2027, with graduation scheduled for May 21, 2027.

School officials encourage families to review the full calendar and plan ahead for holidays, breaks, and important academic dates.

March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Bypass Moves Closer to Reality as Demolition Begins

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After decades of discussion, the Summerville bypass is taking a visible step forward as demolition begins and early work gets underway.

March 24, 2026

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Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Returns With Thunderbirds, Tuskegee Airmen Tribute

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While the skies will be filled with high-flying action, there will be just as much to see on the ground when the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show returns April 3-4 at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport.

March 24, 2026

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Chattooga County Awards Bids for Trucks, Roof, and Public Works Buildings

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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has announced several bids awarded after last Friday’s bid deadline, covering equipment purchases and facility improvements across the county.

March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Fuller, Harris Clash Ahead of April 7 Runoff in Georgia’s 14th District

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Voters in Northwest Georgia are set for a high-stakes runoff election on April 7, as Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris compete to fill the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District.

March 24, 2026

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Easter Bunny Photo Event Planned at Sloppy Floyd State Park

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Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy a festive spring outing when the Easter Bunny returns to Sloppy Floyd State Park next month for a special photo event.

Friends of Sloppy Floyd will host “Photos With the Easter Bunny” on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the park office. Visitors are invited to bring their cameras and stop by for pictures with the Easter Bunny during the two-hour event.

The event offers local families a fun way to celebrate the Easter season and enjoy time together at the park.

A $10 ParkPass is required to attend.

March 23, 2026

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Trion Baseball To Host Pivotal Game With Bowdon Today At 5:30pm

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The Trion Bulldogs baseball team has started off hot this season after compiling a 9-3 record and are currently ranked 7th in the state in their classification according to Prep Baseball Georgia.

Tonight the Bulldogs will play a pivotal game at home against the visiting Bowdon Red Devils that will go a long way in deciding the region 7-A championship. Trion has started off region play 2-0 after last week’s 15-1 victory on the road at Manchester and a 16-1 victory on the road at Mount Zion. Meanwhile, Bowdon is 2-1 in region play after defeating Manchester 16-0 and splitting two games with Mount Zion, winning game one 5-4 and losing game two 4-3.

These two teams are certainly no stranger to each other. Bowdon narrowly defeated Trion 2 games to 1 in the three game championship series last year. Trion and Bowdon were picked by many to be the top two teams in the region again this year.

Come out and support the Bulldogs and watch some great high school baseball tonight at Trion High School. The game will start at 5:30 pm. Gate admission will be $7 and Trion High School students will be admitted free.

March 23, 2026

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Historic Floyd County Courthouse Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out

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The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated Monday afternoon after a fire was discovered inside the building around 2:20 p.m.

According to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord, all employees inside the courthouse were safely evacuated. Crews with the Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to the scene and were working to contain the fire.

As of mid-afternoon, roads in the downtown area were blocked and police were evacuating portions of Broad Street.

Officials said the courthouse was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze remains unknown and is under investigation.

March 23, 2026

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Walker County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session Tuesday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the County Administration Building (Courthouse Annex I), 101 S Duke Street in LaFayette. The purpose of the work session is to review current revenue and expenses in the FY2026 budget. This work session is open to the public