Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 21, 2025:
Georgia drivers are breathing a sigh of relief as the cost of gasoline has continued its downward trend for the second consecutive week. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel has dropped an additional 6 cents since last week, now settling at $2.81 as of Monday. This welcome decrease offers a noticeable reprieve for motorists navigating their daily commutes and longer journeys.
The Triangle near Sam McCain Football Stadium is set to transform into a hub of ghoulish delights and fall treats as the Trion Boys Basketball team presents their Halloween Maze event. This frightfully fun fundraiser promises an evening packed with scares, s’mores, and community spirit, all benefiting the local basketball program.
The regular firearms deer season opened this past weekend across Georgia, but hunters in the northwestern part of the state may find their success rates challenged by a significant decline in deer populations. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is advising sportsmen, particularly those in areas like Chattooga County, to focus their efforts on private land for the most promising hunting opportunities.
Chattooga County residents are currently participating in advance voting for the critical November 4, 2025, special election, which includes key statewide and local municipal races. The early voting period, which began on October 14, provides local citizens with an extended window to cast their ballots before Election Day.
The Chattooga County Health Department today announced the immediate availability of the updated 2025-2026 seasonal influenza vaccine, joining health departments across Georgia in encouraging residents to get vaccinated early to protect themselves and the community against the upcoming flu season.
As children eagerly anticipate filling their trick-or-treat bags this Halloween, parents are reminded to shift their focus from spooky costumes to safety, particularly when it comes to the highly coveted candy haul. Ensuring a safe and healthy Halloween night means more than just warding off ghouls; it requires vigilant checks for tampered treats and, crucially, a keen awareness of potential food allergens.
An inmate at the Floyd County Jail is facing serious new felony charges following an assault on a fellow detainee that allegedly occurred earlier this week, according to official jail records.
The City of Summerville, Georgia, has formally initiated the process to secure its next long-term vendor for residential solid waste and recyclables collection services. The City has issued a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting qualified waste management firms to submit sealed bids for the key municipal contract.
A Trion woman lost her life Sunday night in a tragic motorcycle accident on Highway 27 at Taylor’s Ridge. Fifty-year-old Sarah Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in a fiery blaze.