Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million to construct a new prepared foods operation in Walker County, creating more than 630 new jobs.
Authorities are continuing their investigation after two badly decomposed adult bodies were discovered Tuesday night in a residence near Chattooga High School on Lyerly Highway, leaving many questions unanswered about their identities and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, July 24, 2025:
Residents across Northwest Georgia should prepare for isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening, bringing potential for gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall that could lead to nuisance flooding.
The Town of Trion will hold their regular meeting this evening at Trion Town Hall. On the agenda for tonight, council members will hear from Kristin Croy, who will be seeking a donation for the annual Chattooga County Agricultural Fair that will be held next month. Also, council members will be introduced to JD Holland, a new employee at the Trion Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council will also be discussing the purchase of new bleachers for the Trion Recreation Department. The council is also expected to set the dates for qualifying for Town Council Seats 1, 2 and 3 and qualifying for Trion Mayor. You can see a complete agenda for tonight’s meeting below:
Runners looking to embrace the wild beauty and challenging terrain of Northwest Georgia’s trails can mark their calendars: The popular Twisted Ankle Trail Races are set to return to James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park on September 13, 2025. Featuring 5K, 10-mile, and half-marathon (13.1-mile) distances, early registration for this much-anticipated event is open now exclusively on Ultrasignup.
The owner of Chattanooga-based Zentell Communications has admitted guilt in failing to deliver $300,000 worth of internet broadband expansion in Menlo, a project funded by the American Rescue Plan that local city officials say they never approved or saw any work performed for. This admission comes amidst a wider scandal linking the company to potential misappropriation of funds in Chattooga County, where a former county commissioner is now under state investigation.
AAA is urging drivers in Georgia to be more cautious as over 1.7 million children return to school. The organization emphasizes the need for reduced speeds, avoiding distractions, and being alert, especially during the busy hours surrounding school times. In 2023, 63 percent of child pedestrian fatalities occurred during weekdays, with afternoons being the most dangerous as children are navigating in residential areas and near schools.
The Chattooga County School System is gearing up for the start of a new school year tomorrow, and parents and students are invited to attend a Meet the Teacher night this evening, taking place from 4 PM to 6 PM at Menlo Elementary, Lyerly Elementary, Leroy Massey Elementary, Summerville Middle School, and Chattooga High School. This event presents a valuable opportunity for families to connect with educators and learn more about the academic year ahead.
A California drug trafficker responsible for funneling massive amounts of deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine into communities across Northwest Georgia has been sentenced to nearly three decades in federal prison.