Following the recent “fall back” time change, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is issuing an urgent plea to motorists and pedestrians alike: exercise extreme caution to combat a significant rise in crashes and fatalities as daylight hours dwindle. The shift means less sunlight during critical morning and evening commute times, creating dangerous conditions that demand increased vigilance.
Georgians started the new month by seeing continued relief at the pump, as the average price for regular unleaded gasoline dropped further over the weekend of November 1–2. This continued downward trajectory is primarily attributed to robust global oil production, which has kept supply ahead of demand and pushed crude prices lower.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, November 3, 2025:
Northwest Georgia residents are waking up this morning to widespread low-hanging clouds, fog, and mist, with visibility hampered by conditions settling generally at 500 feet or lower. However, meteorologists predict a rapid transition starting late this morning, ushering in a prolonged period of dry, mild, and pleasant weather across the region.
Election Day is tomorrow, and Chattooga County voters are urged to prepare for a crucial ballot featuring statewide races, important local funding referendums, and municipal elections across four towns.
The Trion Veterans Committee will be selling smoked Boston Butts this Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Trion Park Pavilion, located at 250 Simmons Street in Trion. All proceeds will be used by the veterans committee to enhance the Veterans Memorial in Trion. Smoked Boston Butts are $50 each and will be available for pickup from 9 AM until Noon. For more information and to reserve a Boston Butt, contact the Trion Police Department at 706-734-3665.
A routine traffic stop on Mountain View Road led to the arrest of a local woman on multiple drug-related charges. Wendy Michelle Ray, 47, was taken into custody by a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputy.
As autumn fully settles in, bringing cooler temperatures and shorter days, drivers in Chattooga County are urged to exercise extreme caution this week. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has identified this week, November 3-9, as the peak period for deer movement in the county, significantly increasing the risk of vehicle collisions.
Chattooga County property owners are reminded that the deadline for paying their 2025 property taxes has been extended to Tuesday, December 10, 2025. This revised due date follows an announcement by the County Commissioner, providing residents with additional time after a slight delay in the mailing of tax bills. The original deadline was December 2, 2025.
A 73-year-old Summerville man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly striking a parked vehicle in Trion and later showing signs of severe intoxication to responding officers. Randy Thomas Smith faces a misdemeanor DUI charge following the October 25, 2025, incident.
