While weather, disease, and insect pests are common scourges for farmers, a new University of Georgia study has uncovered a startling and significant threat to Georgia’s agricultural industry: wild pigs. These invasive animals are causing an estimated $107,000 in annual crop losses in southwest Georgia alone, deeply impacting critical peanut, cotton, and corn crops.
Trion City Schools, under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams, has released its comprehensive schedule for upcoming student orientations and “Meet the Teacher” events, preparing for the first day of school on August 4, 2025. A significant change has been announced for Trion Elementary School’s “Meet the Teacher” event.
A 56-year-old local man, Bryan Keith Sparkman, was arrested last week, following a traffic stop that led to charges including driving without a valid license, defective equipment, failure to maintain lane, and possession of an open container.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, July 27, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and wider Northwest Georgia are being urged to prepare for what the National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City, Georgia, describes as “dangerous heat conditions,” with the region anticipating the hottest weather of the year so far, beginning this week – the last week of July.
The Trion City Board of Education will hold its second and final public hearing tomorrow, Monday, July 28, 2025, to gather community input on its proposed annual operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (FY2026).
Kurt Stuenkel, president of Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, has been honored with the prestigious W. Daniel Barker Leadership Award by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). The award recognizes Stuenkel’s long-standing dedication to the health system and his successful efforts in fostering its growth to enhance community access to quality care.
A fatal collision on Highway 27 in Chattooga County nearly two years ago, which claimed the life of 42-year-old Jillian Ann Durgin, has now spurred a civil lawsuit alleging negligence. The incident occurred at the busy intersection of Highway 27 and Gore-Subligna Road.
We will see some of the hottest temperatures of the summer in the coming days with the thermometer approaching 100 degrees, and it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during this sizzling summer.
Blood Assurance and Chattooga County EMA / 911 are teaming up for a blood drive to be held at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 10 AM until 3 PM. In an effort to encourage blood donations, Blood Assurance is offering a $20 eGift card to all donors who participate in the drive. Donors are encouraged to sign up for the event by visiting www.bloodassurance.org/ahfloyd4 or calling 1-800-962-0628.
