The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three new measles cases in the state, bringing Georgia’s total number of confirmed infections for 2025 to ten. These latest cases are reported to be close contacts of a previously confirmed measles patient from September 11, 2025, highlighting ongoing community transmission.
A Summerville woman was arrested on September 16, following a reported domestic disturbance on Church Street that allegedly involved physical aggression and the theft of a cellphone. Katelyn Martin surrendered to Summerville Police after officers were dispatched to the scene.
Georgia Republicans are making a bold promise in their push to eliminate the state’s income tax, vowing unequivocally not to replace lost revenue through new or increased taxes on groceries, property, or gasoline.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is proud to announce its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2025 summer semester, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. Among those honored are numerous dedicated students from Chattooga County, who have excelled in their studies.
Vitality Labs, a local employer in Summerville, is actively seeking to expand its team with an immediate opening for a full-time position in its Packaging Department. The company is inviting motivated and dependable individuals to apply for a role that offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 24, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County are in for a significant weather shift this week, transitioning from unseasonably warm conditions to more seasonal temperatures, ushered in by several days of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms. While the risk of widespread severe weather remains low, isolated strong storms are possible before a cold front brings drier, cooler air for the weekend.
Trion High School has changed its Homecoming parade plans due to expected bad weather. Originally set for Thursday evening, the traditional outdoor parade is canceled, and the school will now host an indoor “reverse parade. ” This decision came after consulting a meteorologist who forecasted a 70% chance of rain and a 60% chance of storms that night.
The Journey Community Food Pantry will be holding a vital grocery distribution event today, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, providing essential food items to residents in need. The distribution is scheduled from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at its location at 15 Redmond Court NW, Rome, GA 30165.
TRION MAYOR LANNY THOMAS TOLD WZQZ RADIO THIS MORNING THAT DUE TO NOTHING AVAILABLE FOR THE AGENDA – TOMORROW’S COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED.
The Town of Trion will have a regular Workshop / Council Meeting in the Town Hall Conference Room, Thursday, September 25, 2025. The Workshop will begin at 6:00p.m. and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mayor Lanny Thomas or the Town Hall Office and they will try to get the information you request. The public is encouraged to attend.
