The Trion Bulldogs secured a hard-fought road victory Friday night, defeating the Model Blue Devils 28-21 at Model High School’s stadium in Rome, Georgia. A dramatic turnaround in the turnover battle proved to be the decisive factor for the Bulldogs, who capitalized on Model’s mistakes to clinch the win.
Mount Zion High School’s football team continued its undefeated streak Friday night, overpowering Chattooga High School with a decisive 44-7 victory on their home field. The win improved the Eagles to a perfect 4-0 on the season, while the Indians fell to 0-3 in a tough start to their campaign.
September marks Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Sara Hightower Regional Library System (SHRLS) is joining libraries across Georgia and the nation in encouraging residents to discover the extensive, free benefits that come with a library card. Far beyond traditional book lending, a library card offers a wealth of educational, entertainment, and career-advancing resources for all ages.
South Korea on Friday expressed “concern and regret” following a major U.S. immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto giant Hyundai is manufacturing electric vehicles. The operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led to the detainment of an unspecified but “large” number of South Korean nationals, according to Seoul.
The highly anticipated 2025-2026 dove hunting season in Georgia officially commences today, September 6, 2025, kicking off a season designed to provide extensive opportunities for hunters across the state and serve as an ideal entry point for newcomers to the sport.
Chattooga County will not increase property taxes this year, maintaining the millage rate at 10.281 mills. This decision, announced by Commissioner Andy Allen, aims to support two upcoming sales tax referendums that are important for the county’s tax structure.
A Calhoun man accused of causing a fatal head-on collision on Rome Road after fleeing law enforcement on August 23 has been extradited back to Gordon County from Tennessee. Matthew Allen Pickens, 44, is now facing charges including homicide by vehicle and serious injury by vehicle.
The Powerball jackpot has escalated to a staggering over $1.7 billion for tonight’s drawing, after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing. This colossal sum marks one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, sending hopeful players across the nation scrambling for tickets.
Residents of Chattooga County will experience a hot day on Friday and then for the weekend, a cold front is set to usher in cooler conditions.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, September 5, 2025:
