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December 31, 2025

Trion Recreation Department to Host Card Night January 7

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Card collectors and gaming fans are invited to gather for Trion Card Night on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Trion Recreation Department.

The event will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the recreation department located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion. Organizers say the evening is open to collectors, traders, and players of all experience levels.

Featured cards include sports cards such as baseball, football, and basketball, along with trading card games (TCG) like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. Tables will be available for reservation for those looking to trade, sell, or play during the event.

Anyone interested in reserving a table or needing additional information is asked to contact Alex at (706) 584-0567.

December 31, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Bull Riding Returns to Downtown Rome: Cherokee Feed Three Rivers Invitational Set for January 9–10

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Bull riding is set to return to downtown Rome as the Cherokee Feed Three Rivers Bull Riding event charges back into The Forum River Center on January 9 and 10 for its 18th year.

December 31, 2025

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Georgia DPS Releases Christmas Travel Numbers: 274 DUIs, 489 Distracted Driving Cases, 15 Total Fatalities

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Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Department of Public Safety released new enforcement and crash numbers Monday for the Christmas Holiday Travel Period, showing hundreds of citations and multiple fatal crashes statewide.

December 31, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Early Morning House Fire on Hunt Street and Highway 48 Contained; No Injuries Reported

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A Tuesday morning house fire was reported before 5 a.m. at a home near Hunt Street and Highway 48 in Summerville.

The Summerville Fire Department responded to the scene along with Summerville Police and other emergency workers. Officials say the fire was contained to a single room, preventing it from spreading throughout the home.

No injuries were reported and there was no word as the cause of the fire.

December 31, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

New Year’s Eve Safety Reminder: Northwest Georgia Urged to Plan Ahead and Avoid Drinking and Driving

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As Northwest Georgia rings in the New Year, law enforcement and safety officials are urging everyone across Chattooga County and the region to make one decision now that can save lives later: don’t drink and drive.

December 30, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Tuesday – December 30, 2025

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 30, 2025:

December 30, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Red Flag Warning for Chattooga County as Dry, Gusty Winds Create Dangerous Fire Conditions

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A sharp turn back to winter weather is bringing more than just chilly air — it’s also raising the risk of wildfires across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia. Forecasters say dry air, breezy northwest winds, and dry fuels will combine Tuesday afternoon through early evening, prompting a Red Flag Warning.

December 30, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Ring in 2026 Outdoors: New Year’s Eve Hike Set for Wednesday Night at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park

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If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to welcome the New Year, James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is inviting the community to step outside for a special New Year’s Eve Hike—tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Man Arrested in Walker County Child Sex Crime Investigation

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A Rossville man is in custody after Walker County investigators arrested him on multiple child sex crime charges following an investigation involving a minor victim.

December 30, 2025

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Georgia Gas Prices Slide Again to Close Out 2025, Giving Drivers a Little Extra Holiday Breathing Room

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Georgia motorists are wrapping up the year with another bit of relief at the pump, as the statewide average has dipped to about $2.68 per gallon as of Monday (Dec. 29), even though small day-to-day swings are still possible.