Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is inviting the community to brighten their fall landscapes while supporting student learning through its annual Fall Mum Sale. The Horticulture program will host the sale from Monday, September 15, through Thursday, September 18, outside Building L, located across from GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome.
A Summerville man with a prior felony conviction has been arrested in Rome, facing charges of illegally possessing a firearm after reportedly purchasing a handgun earlier this year.
Marcus Dupree Stamper, 32, was taken into custody following an investigation into reports that he had acquired a Taurus handgun. Authorities allege Stamper paid $200 for the weapon from an individual on Randall Road back in May.
As a convicted felon, Georgia law strictly prohibits individuals with prior felony convictions from owning or possessing firearms. Stamper now faces a charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Details regarding his bond and upcoming court appearances were not immediately available.
Three individuals have been arrested in DeKalb County, Alabama following an intensive investigation into the overdose death of 53-year-old Kimberly Ann Little, which occurred on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The arrests include a charge of Manslaughter-Fentanyl, highlighting the severe consequences of illicit drug activity.
Fire crews from multiple agencies battled an early morning blaze that engulfed an abandoned structure on Old Highway 27 in Trion, near the Walker County line, early this morning (Friday).
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, September 12, 2025:
Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will experience a sustained period of warm and dry weather, with a dominant high-pressure system locking in sunny skies and temperatures primarily in the mid-to-upper 80s for the upcoming weekend. Rain chances will remain exceptionally low for most of the forecast period, offering residents a taste of late-summer sunshine.
Week 5 of the 2025 high school football season kicks off tonight here on WZQZ. For the first time this season, both the Trion Bulldogs and the Chattooga Indians will be playing at home tonight.
The Chattooga Indians are 0-3 on the season after a 44-7 loss at Mount Zion last week. The Indians will look to to notch their first win of the season tonight at the Little Big Horn against the Gordon Central Warriors. After going three seasons without a single victory, the Warriors rebounded last year with a 4-7 season and this year Gordon Central has almost equaled last year’s win total by starting the season 3-0 with victories over Southeast Whitfield, Butler and Josey. Tonight will be the region 7-A opening game for both schools.
The Trion Bulldogs are looking to build on the momentum of their impressive 28-21 road win over Model last week. The Bulldogs are 2-2 on the season with victories over Dade County and Model and losses against Gordon Lee and Temple. Tonight, the Dawgs will square off against the Lafayette Ramblers in Trion at Sam R. McCain Stadium. The Ramblers went 0-10 last year but are off to one of the better starts in recent history with a 2-1 record. The Ramblers shut out Chattooga 25-0 in Week 1, lost to Gordon Lee 24-7 in week 2 and defeated Dade County last week on the road in Trenton 17-7.
Both Trion and Chattoga games will be broadcast live on the WZQZ Facebook page and the Trion vs Lafayette game will also be broadcast live on 99.1 FM and AM 1180. Join WZQZ’s Jeremy Burke and Paul Cavin for the Trion game while Chris “Bubba” Wilson and Steiner Davis will be on the call for Chattooga. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm tonight.
Residents of Chattooga County are voicing growing outrage over their dramatically increasing electricity bills, directing their frustration squarely at Georgia Power. As the primary energy provider for the largely rural county, Georgia Power is facing intense backlash amidst allegations of excessive costs, poor customer service, and a perceived lack of accountability stemming from its monopoly status.
If you spot your neighbor intently staring at a plant, meticulously counting every buzzing, crawling visitor, don’t be alarmed – they’re likely participating in a vital scientific endeavor. Today, Friday, September 12, and tomorrow, Saturday, September 13, mark the annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a University of Georgia (UGA) Extension project dedicated to cataloging the region’s essential insect helpers.
The Armuchee High School community is in mourning following the tragic death of freshman football player David Clemones, 15, in a multi-vehicle wreck Tuesday night. In response to the profound loss, the school’s home football game against Gordon Lee, originally scheduled for tonight, Friday, September 12, has been postponed until Tuesday, October 10.
