Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Commissioner of Securities, has issued an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against Trage Technologies Limited (Trage), its principals Graeme Gary Hearn, Michael “Mike” Holloway, and Georgia resident Eric Ture Muhammad for multiple alleged violations of the Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.
Georgia Power customers will see yet another rate increase in 2025. Georgia energy regulators have approved a 3. 5% rate increase for Georgia Power customers, effective January 1. The state Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously voted for the increase, raising average residential bills by $5. 48 per month. This increase is part of a series of hikes that have already raised monthly bills by over $40 in recent years. Two previous increases were linked to the completion of new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle, with the second unit starting commercial operation last spring. Another increase approved last May was to help manage rising fuel costs. Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald expressed concerns about the timing of the increase as prices for food and gasoline are beginning to drop, stating the need to minimize rate hikes. Georgia Power’s lawyer defended the increase as necessary due to ongoing investments.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Office of Adult Education held its Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Dec. 12 for students who have earned their High School Equivalency diplomas.
The Trion Town Council will be holding their final meeting of the year this evening at 6 PM. The council will discuss the end of year audit for the town and also be discussing the hiring of a new employee for the sewer department. You can see a complete agenda for tonight’s meeting below. WZQZ will broadcast the meeting live on our Facebook Page.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 18, 2024:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga, Walker, Floyd, and Gordon Counties, effective until 9 AM EST. This advisory warns residents about hazardous driving conditions due to limited visibility, which could drop to half a mile or less. The NWS advises drivers to slow down, use headlights, and maintain distance. Residents should stay informed and take precautions while traveling. Safety is the priority until the fog clears.
The Town of Trion will have a regular Workshop / Council Meeting in the Town Hall Conference Room, Thursday, December 19, 2024. The Workshop will begin at 6:00p.m. and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mayor Lanny Thomas or the Town Hall Office and they will try to get the information you request. The public is invited to attend. WZQZ News will broadcast the meeting live on our Facebook Page.
Summerville Police were called to investigate a stolen U-Haul vehicle that was reported yesterday. According to a report, Judy’s Herb Shop reported that a person identified as Makayla Mitchell had rented the truck on November 29th and had not returned the vehicle. Summerville police investigated and found that Mitchell’s license had been suspended. After contacting Mitchell’s family, police determined that Mitchell was last known to be in the Atlanta area. The truck, a 2021 Ford E450, was listed as stolen in the statewide database.
Several Chattooga County Constitutional officers were sworn in on Tuesday for their terms that start on January 1, 2025. Newly-elected Coroner Jeremy McElhaney and Chattooga County School Board member Chad Dodd were sworn if for their first term in office. Probate Judge Gary Woods also swore in Sheriff Mark Schrader and Magistrate Judge Tracy Maddox, along with Deputy Tax Commissioner Glori Boyd. Judge Woods was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Don Thompson.
A stolen vehicle investigation led to a chase and arrest on Monday afternoon, as reported by Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver. The incident began when a 911 call alerted authorities to a stolen 2011 Honda Accord taken from Coheley’s Body Shop in Centre. Law enforcement quickly issued a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) alert for the stolen vehicle. Deputies, acting on the alert, spotted the Honda Accord on County Road 63 in the Sand Valley area shortly after. When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as 20-year-old Christopher Lee of Leesburg, refused to comply, prompting a pursuit. The chase continued along Highway 9 toward Cedar Bluff, where the driver ultimately lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road. Law enforcement apprehended Lee at the scene without further incident. He now faces multiple charges, including first-degree theft of property, first-degree criminal mischief, unlawful possession of marijuana, and attempting to elude police. Lee was subsequently transported to the Cherokee County Detention Center.
