Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 24, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County are in for a significant weather shift this week, transitioning from unseasonably warm conditions to more seasonal temperatures, ushered in by several days of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms. While the risk of widespread severe weather remains low, isolated strong storms are possible before a cold front brings drier, cooler air for the weekend.
Trion High School has changed its Homecoming parade plans due to expected bad weather. Originally set for Thursday evening, the traditional outdoor parade is canceled, and the school will now host an indoor “reverse parade. ” This decision came after consulting a meteorologist who forecasted a 70% chance of rain and a 60% chance of storms that night.
The Journey Community Food Pantry will be holding a vital grocery distribution event today, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, providing essential food items to residents in need. The distribution is scheduled from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at its location at 15 Redmond Court NW, Rome, GA 30165.
TRION MAYOR LANNY THOMAS TOLD WZQZ RADIO THIS MORNING THAT DUE TO NOTHING AVAILABLE FOR THE AGENDA – TOMORROW’S COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED.
The Town of Trion will have a regular Workshop / Council Meeting in the Town Hall Conference Room, Thursday, September 25, 2025. 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 encouraged to attend.
Two individuals are facing drug possession charges after a routine traffic stop in Chattooga County on September 17, led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.
The City of Summerville invites the community and visitors from across the region to celebrate the 51st Annual Sum Nelly Festival on Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Dowdy Park in Summerville, Georgia.
Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Joe Montgomery, a towering figure in law enforcement for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, has retired this week after an extraordinary 41-year career with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Of his four decades of service, 31 years were dedicated specifically to the communities within the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.
Michael “Casey” Brown has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of the Town of Trion in the upcoming Municipal General Election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Known locally as Casey Brown, his name will appear on the ballot as Michael Casey Brown.
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program has announced its registration dates for families in Chattooga County seeking assistance with Christmas toys this holiday season. Parents and guardians can sign up their children on select Saturdays in October and November at the Summerville Recreation Center.