The Town of Trion is giving residents a helping hand in sprucing up their properties with the launch of Spring Cleanup Days, running from April 28th through May 12th. The initiative offers a free and convenient way for residents to dispose of unwanted items and enhance the overall appearance of the town. The Town of Trion will provide a dumpster, conveniently located at Trion Town Hall, for residents to use for disposal at no charge. Town officials are strongly encouraging everyone to participate in the cleanup, highlighting its importance in boosting curb appeal and ensuring compliance with city ordinances. “This is a great opportunity for our residents to freshen up their properties after the winter months,” stated Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas. The Spring Cleanup Days also serve as a reminder for residents to maintain their properties according to town codes. Following the cleanup period, town officials will be actively inspecting properties and addressing any outstanding code violations. Residents are advised that this cleanup offers a valuable opportunity to address any potential issues before stricter enforcement measures, including fines and penalties, are implemented. So, mark your calendars, Trion! Take advantage of the Spring Cleanup Days between April 28th and May 12th. Utilize the free dumpster at Town Hall to dispose of unwanted items and contribute to a cleaner, more beautiful Trion for everyone.

A report released by the Georgia State Patrol on a deadly accident on Highway 48 on April 17th, that took the life of a Cloudland man was released and contains details that implicate a Trion man.  David M. Arnold, 47, is facing charges of second-degree vehicular homicide and failure to maintain a single lane in connection to the death of 51-year old David Joe Gill. The crash occurred around 8:30 AM near the intersection of Highway 48 and Indian Trail.

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The Chattooga County Board of Education will auction older vehicles, including school buses, vans, and a truck, to streamline operations and address rising repair costs. This decision was made during a recent board meeting. After an unsuccessful attempt to sell the vehicles with a $1,000 reserve price, the Board will now offer them without a minimum bid. An advertisement for the auction will appear in the local newspaper next week, with bids opening this coming Friday. The Chattooga County Board of Education emphasized that this decision reflects responsible management of taxpayer money, as the aging vehicles are costly to maintain. If the auction does not yield satisfactory offers, the Board may consider scrapping the vehicles to clear the non-operational equipment from their property. The motion for the sale was proposed by Bonnie Fletcher, seconded by Chad Dodd, and received unanimous support. Interested bidders should check  local media next week for details.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has penned a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, imploring the Trump Administration to prioritize and thoroughly vet the asylum claims of Afghan Christian refugees currently residing in the United States. Raffensperger voiced his concern that these individuals face imminent danger if returned to Afghanistan, where Christians face persecution and even execution under Taliban rule.

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An Armuchee man was arrested and jailed Wednesday on felony terroristic threats and acts charges. Alex Maxwell Carver, 35, of Old Dalton Road, is accused of making threats against two individuals. According to a warrant issued by the Floyd County Police Department, Carver allegedly threatened another man in his Old Dalton Road home, stating, “I will hang you.” A similar threat was reportedly made against a worker with the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS). Floyd County Police took Carver into custody, and he was subsequently booked into the Floyd County Jail.

Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. While a widespread severe weather event is not anticipated, the strongest storms could bring gusty winds, small hail, and locally heavy rainfall. The forecast also includes patchy fog before 10 am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a high near 78 degrees Fahrenheit. A south wind of 5 to 10 mph is expected. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts estimated between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in areas affected by thunderstorms. Looking ahead to the weekend, the National Weather Service forecasts isolated thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday across portions of both north and central Georgia. Forecasters emphasize that widespread severe storms are not expected at this time.  Rain chances decrease on Monday and sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected to start the new work week.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 25, 2025:

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Student enrollment at Georgia’s public colleges and universities has reached a historic high for the spring semester, totaling 345,823 students. This record number was announced by Angela Bell, Vice Chancellor of Research and Policy Analysis for the University System of Georgia (USG), during a Board of Regents meeting held at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. The impressive spring enrollment figures mark the second consecutive year of growth for the USG’s 26 institutions. This positive trend follows enrollment declines in 2022 and 2023, as the system navigated the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bell attributed the resurgence to a combination of factors, including renewed student interest in higher education and the USG’s ongoing efforts to make college more accessible and affordable. The record-breaking enrollment underscores the continued importance of Georgia’s public colleges and universities in providing educational opportunities to students across the state.

The Trion High School Class of 1975 is gearing up to celebrate its 50th reunion on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Station House restaurant in LaFayette. The reunion will kick off with fellowship time beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner and various activities planned for the evening. Organizers are extending a warm invitation to all former classmates who entered Trion School in 1963 or joined the class at any point thereafter. Significant others are also welcome to attend this event. Interested alumni can obtain further details and RSVP by contacting Alisa McCurdy Bigham at sambigham@aol.com or by phone at 706-639-726, David Snow at dasnow@windstream.net, or Randy Searels at randysearels@hotmail.com. The cost to attend is $40 per person, which includes dinner, gratuity, and all associated restaurant fees.

Berry College faculty, staff, and students have been actively conducting prescribed burns across various locations in recent weeks to support the ongoing Longleaf Pine project. These controlled burns aim to restore key species and habitats while mitigating the risk of devastating wildfires.

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