University System of Georgia Achieves Record Enrollment High, Fueled by In-State Growth

The University System of Georgia (USG) has announced a record-high enrollment this fall, marking its third consecutive year of growth and reaching an unprecedented 382,142 students across its 26 public colleges and universities. This represents a significant 4.8% increase from last fall, with 23 institutions reporting growth.

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Trion Community to Honor Beloved Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams at Memorial Service Today

The Trion City Schools community will gather this afternoon to celebrate the life and legacy of Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams, who passed away unexpectedly on November 7th from an apparent heart attack.

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Georgia Senate Committee Ramps Up Efforts to Eliminate Income Tax, Grapples with $15 Billion Revenue Hurdle

The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax held its fourth pivotal meeting this past week, accelerating its study into a potential policy shift that would fundamentally reshape the state’s fiscal landscape.

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Summerville Seeks Gas Maintenance Technician

The City of Summerville, Georgia, has announced an immediate opening for a skilled and dedicated individual to join its public works team as a Gas Maintenance Worker. This crucial position plays a vital role in maintaining the city’s essential gas infrastructure, ensuring the continued safety and reliable service for Summerville residents.

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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Forecasted as Northwest Georgia Heat Wave Continues Through Midweek

Residents of Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another week of unusually warm and dry weather, with temperatures remaining significantly above average and a critical fire weather threat looming for Monday afternoon.

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Hawkinsville Clings to 24-21 Victory, Ends Trion’s Playoff Run

The Trion Bulldogs’ 2025 football season ended on a dramatic, heartbreaking note Friday night, as they fell just short in a hard-fought battle against the Hawkinsville Red Devils in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – November 15, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, November 15, 2025:

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Chattooga County CTAE Dominates Regional Skills Challenge, Secures Major Welding Scholarships

Chattooga County’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) students showcased exceptional talent this week, securing multiple top finishes at the AGC Georgia Skills Challenge in Moultrie and earning substantial scholarships in the Tulsa Welding Competition.

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Georgia AG Issues Urgent Warning: Dangerously Potent 7-OH Opioid-Like Substance Flooding State’s Stores

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has issued a stark warning to residents regarding the alarming proliferation of products containing 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), a dangerously potent opioid-like substance now readily available in convenience stores, gas stations, and vape shops across the state.

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Chattooga Emergency Dept. Nurse Wins Daisy Award

The compassionate care nurse Rob Wade showed to a patient at the Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga Emergency Department was noticed by the patient’s mother.

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