Construction is officially underway on a new 126-bed correctional unit at Hays State Prison, located just south of Trion, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed. The project marks a significant expansion for the facility and is part of a broader statewide initiative to modernize and enhance Georgia’s prison infrastructure.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is gearing up for its highly anticipated return, promising four days of family-friendly entertainment, thrilling rides, and educational exhibits from August 21st to 24th, 2025. Hosted at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville, the fair is set to blend beloved traditions with innovative new attractions.
Quick investigative work, aided by crucial security camera footage, has led to the arrest of a Summerville man in connection with a recent burglary at A & C Storage. Luke Cody Campbell, 32, was taken into custody on Tuesday, August 12, following the theft of a Blackstone Grill and other items from a storage unit.
An inmate currently housed at the Floyd County Jail is facing a new felony charge of terroristic threats and acts after allegedly threatening to bomb the Floyd County Courthouse during a recorded phone call.
Trion First Baptist Church, a cornerstone of the Trion community with a history deeply interwoven with the town’s industrial past, is preparing to welcome congregants and visitors alike to its annual Homecoming service tomorrow, Sunday, August 17th, at 11:00 AM.
The Chattooga Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for local high school juniors and seniors to participate in the 2026 Leadership Chattooga Student Edition. The purpose of this program is to provide students with a greater awareness of community issues, needs, services, and resources.
Chattooga County Schools have reported substantial academic progress across literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies for the 2024-2025 school year, building on several consecutive years of improvement at various grade levels, according to a recent press release from the school system.
Walker County, Georgia, is set to experience a significant economic uplift with the announcement of over 1,230 new jobs stemming from major expansion projects by two industrial giants: Pilgrim’s Poultry Plant and Roper by GE Appliances, both located in LaFayette. These multi-million dollar investments are expected to significantly bolster the local job market and economy.
Residents of Northwest Georgia can expect a continuation of warm and humid weather with daily opportunities for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms throughout the upcoming five-day period, from Friday, August 15th, through Tuesday, August 19th. Temperatures are forecast to remain consistently in the lower to mid-90’s, with overnight lows in the lower 70’s. Forecasters advise vigilance for localized downpours and lightning, especially during peak afternoon heating. High humidity levels will make conditions feel even warmer.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 15, 2025: