The Trion Farmer’s Market kicks off the summer season today with the market taking place at the Trion Track Pavilion. Today at the Trion Farmer’s Market, you’ll find locally grown produce and handmade products from local vendors, including: Onions Cabbage Broccoli Beets Red potatoes Hot pepper Fresh eggs Jams/jellies Pickles Chow chow Salsa Relishes Fried pies. Support local produce growers and vendors today at the Trion Farmer’s Market.
There were no arrests to report for Thursday, June 5, 2025 according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents of Northwest Georgia should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms over the next few days, with the highest potential for severe weather arriving Friday night. Today, there’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 85 degrees and calm winds. Tonight, the chance of precipitation drops to 10% before 8 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 67 degrees. Winds will remain calm. While today and tonight are expected to be relatively mild, the forecast for Friday paints a different picture. Showers are likely, and a thunderstorm is possible between 2 PM and 5 PM, followed by a higher probability of showers and thunderstorms after 5 PM. The high will be near 89 degrees with calm winds becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%. The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for severe storms Friday night, although forecast confidence remains somewhat low at this time. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 8 PM, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 69 degrees. The chance of precipitation remains at 60%. The wet weather is expected to continue into the weekend. Saturday brings an 80% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible throughout the day. The high will be near 86 degrees with a west wind of 5 to 10 mph and gusts as high as 15 mph. Saturday night also carries an 80% chance of precipitation with showers and possibly a thunderstorm and a low around 67 degrees. Sunday will see similar conditions with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. The skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 81 degrees and a 70% chance of precipitation.
Shawn Harris, a retired Marine sergeant and Army Brigadier General, and Northwest Georgia cattle farmer, announced Tuesday his intention to run for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District seat, regardless of incumbent Marjorie Taylor Greene’s plans for the 2026 election. Harris, who previously challenged Greene in 2024, significantly outperforming the Presidential Democratic candidate in the district by 12%, aims to bring a more collaborative approach to Washington D.C. “When I go to DC, the first thing I would do is make sure that I’m going to reach across the aisle with Democrats and Republicans to get to yes,” Harris stated in his announcement. He contrasted his approach with that of the current representative, criticizing the partisan gridlock and lack of “real adults in the room.” Harris emphasized his commitment to finding common ground. “Because right now what’s actually happening in DC is there’s no real adults in the room and the individual that I’m running against is one of the main ones that creates this chaos. So how do I get to yes? It’s being an adult in the room, reaching across the aisle, and saying ‘where can we agree?’ and let’s get that passed and move forward.” Harris’ announcement sets the stage for a potentially contentious race, pitting his promise of bi-partisan cooperation against Greene’s well-established conservative platform. The election is expected to draw significant attention as a key indicator of the political climate in Northwest Georgia.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City, Georgia has confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in Chattooga County on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The tornado, packing estimated peak winds of 75 mph, impacted the Mountain View area of Trion and the Gore Subligna areas.
With summer in full swing and residents eager to enjoy the area’s rivers and lakes, the Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI) is urging caution and providing vital information on water quality through its 2025 Swim Guide. Available now at www.coosa.org, the Swim Guide provides up-to-date information on E. coli levels at 30 popular swimming, paddling, and fishing locations throughout the region. The CRBI, a non-profit organization, is collecting water samples from these locations weekly through Labor Day.
A second juvenile has been charged in connection with a threatening social media post directed towards Ridgeland High School. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 16-year-old student at Ridgeland High School has been charged with one count of Terroristic Threats or Acts Against a School, a felony. This development follows the earlier arrest of another 16-year-old juvenile on May 20, 2025, who was charged with misdemeanor Terroristic Threats for a threatening post made on Snapchat on May 17, 2025. Sheriff Steve Wilson stated that the second juvenile is being held in juvenile detention. The Sheriff’s Office has not released details regarding the specific content of the threatening post or the connection between the two juveniles. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information related to these incidents to come forward.
Summerville Police are investigating a reported theft of $800 from a residence on Espy Street last Friday. According to the police report, officers were dispatched to the home after a complaint was filed by Terrell Ammons. Ammons stated that he noticed the money, which he kept in a pouch, was missing when he went to pay his power bill around 4 PM. Upon returning home, he confirmed the money was gone. The victim reported that the only other person in the residence prior to his departure was an in-home health care worker who was cleaning the house. Authorities are looking into a woman identified as an employee of an in-home health care service as a potential suspect. The missing money is described as $800 in U.S. currency. The Summerville Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident.
A man from Decatur, Georgia, is facing felony charges after allegedly depositing a check belonging to the Floyd County Board of Commissioners into his personal bank account. Darrell Lee Powell, 31, was arrested on Monday on a warrant charging him with identity fraud in connection with the incident. According to the arrest warrant, the check, originally issued by the Floyd County Board of Commissioners for $18,562.33, had been altered to appear as though it was payable to Powell. Authorities allege that Powell then deposited the fraudulent check into his own account. The case is currently under investigation, and further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. Powell is currently being held pending further legal proceedings.
