Residents of Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, are looking to the skies with cautious optimism as showers are forecast to bring much-needed moisture to the region this weekend. The anticipated rainfall offers a glimmer of hope against a backdrop of developing dry conditions that have left local ecosystems parched.
Designed to provide customers with predictable monthly payments, Georgia Power’s Budget Billing program is drawing widespread criticism as customers report receiving unexpectedly large “true-up” bills—some amounting to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
In an effort to foster a more inclusive and connected community, Trion is actively addressing the growing language gap, particularly for its significant Spanish-speaking population. With the Hispanic community now representing a substantial portion of the town’s residents, a multi-faceted approach involving education, community outreach, and improved healthcare access is proving vital.
The Chattooga Lady Indians’ softball season concluded October 15, after the team fell in a doubleheader sweep to Banks County in the state playoffs. Banks County secured both wins on their home field, advancing to the next round and bringing Chattooga’s successful 2025 campaign to a close.
The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration has announced the essential dates and times for the post-election process required to compute, canvass, and certify the results of the upcoming November 4, 2025 Special Election.
Michael Kilgore, a former Centre Patrol Officer, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised probation, officials confirmed. The sentencing comes after his arrest on May 3, 2023, by the Centre Alabama Police Department on charges of Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Controlled Substance Crime.
An 18-year-old man from Cedartown has been arrested in connection with the death of an infant that occurred in March on Leafmore Road in West Rome. Trenton Daniel Rittenhouse was taken into custody Thursday on felony warrants and is currently being held in the Floyd County Jail without bond.
A desperate search for a missing Summerville resident concluded with a tragic discovery late Friday afternoon, as authorities confirmed the body of Kimberly Lindsey, 55, was found inside a waste transport trailer at the Chattooga County transfer station.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, October 18, 2025:
With the Region 7-A playoff picture tightening like a vise, the Trion Bulldogs needed a win. And last night, in a hard-fought road battle against the Greenville Patriots, they dug deep and delivered, securing a pivotal victory that keeps their hopes of a third-place region finish alive. The Bulldogs emerged victorious in a nail-biting overtime contest, triumphing over the Patriots with a final score of 26-20.
