A traffic stop in Dade County resulted in the seizure of more than 15 pounds of suspected illegal drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, and the arrest of a man from Guatemala.
Trion High School is making plans for its annual Homecoming celebration, including a community parade scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The parade will begin at 6 PM and will serve as a community-wide celebration leading up to the Bulldogs’ Homecoming football game against Manchester on Friday, October 23, at Sam R. McCain Stadium.
School officials are inviting local residents, organizations and businesses to participate in the parade and help celebrate Homecoming with students, alumni and the Trion community.
Those interested in participating may register as a vendor for $20 or enter a float for $10.
The parade is expected to bring together students, families and community members as Trion High School prepares for its Homecoming festivities.
For additional information about participating, contact Claudia Reynoso at claudia.reynoso@trionschools.org.
The Bulldogs will host Manchester the following evening as part of the school’s Homecoming celebration.
Public school districts across Georgia, including Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools, have an opportunity to apply for a new round of specialized assistance designed to help schools better address students’ academic, behavioral and overall well-being needs.
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Chattooga County EMA is reporting numerous downed trees, damaged power poles, downed power lines and hazardous road conditions as Hurricane Isaias impacts the area.
⚠️ HIGHWAY 157 AT PARTAIN ROAD: EXTREME DANGER! A downed power line is reportedly arcing in the roadway, producing balls of fire. AVOID THIS AREA AND STAY AWAY FROM ALL POWER LINES.
⚠️ PEACH ORCHARD ROAD AT MCWHORTER ROAD: ROAD COMPLETELY BLOCKED. A broken power pole and a dead tree lying across the pole are blocking the entire roadway. Motorists should find an alternate route.
⚠️ HIGHWAY 337 – 5000 BLOCK: A tree is leaning over the roadway with power lines involved. A Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office deputy reports the road is passable. Georgia Power has been notified for cleanup.
⚠️ HAIR LAKE ROAD AT RIDGE VIEW DRIVE: Debris is partially blocking the roadway. Use caution.
⚠️ STATE LINE ROAD – CLOUDLAND: A fallen tree is blocking half the roadway in the 1000 block. Chattooga County Public Works has been dispatched to remove the tree.
⚠️ SOUTH LITTLE SAND MOUNTAIN ROAD: A power pole is down in the area, and North Georgia EMC has been notified and is working to restore service. Another tree is blocking the roadway in the 600 block.
⚠️ HIGHWAY 100 NEAR LEGEND HOLLOW ROAD: A fallen tree is blocking half the roadway. The Georgia Department of Transportation has been dispatched for removal.
⚠️ HIGHWAY 27 AT CENTRAL AVENUE: The Georgia State Patrol reports high water near the intersection. Drivers should avoid standing water and use extreme caution.
⚡ POWER OUTAGES IN CHATTOOGA COUNTY
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – MENLO ⚠️
A fallen tree is blocking one lane of the roadway in the 600 block of Edison Street in Menlo.
Menlo maintenance crews are en route to remove the tree and clear the roadway.
Motorists should slow down and use caution when traveling through the area.
This is the latest in a series of storm-related road hazards reported across Chattooga County today.
Stay tuned to WZQZ Radio and ChattoogaInfo.com for continuing updates.
The latest outage figures provided for this update show:
⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – CLOUDLAND, CHATTOOGA COUNTY ⚠️
Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency Director Pamela M. Vaughn reports another dangerous situation involving a fallen tree and power lines in the Cloudland area.
1600 BLOCK OF GILREATH MILL ROAD: A tree is lying on power lines and hanging over the roadway.
Callers report that the tree appears unstable and could fall at any time, potentially bringing the power lines down into the road.
Motorists are urged to avoid this area if possible. Do not drive beneath the damaged tree or approach any downed or damaged power lines.
The report comes as emergency personnel and utility crews continue responding to numerous storm-related hazards throughout Chattooga County.
🚨 IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
• Never approach a downed power line. Always assume it is energized.
• Do not attempt to drive over fallen trees or electrical wires.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.
• Avoid damaged areas whenever possible and allow emergency responders, road crews and utility workers room to work.
• Report life-threatening emergencies to 911.
These are reported conditions and may change as crews respond. Road clearance has not been confirmed at the locations listed above.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, October 10, 2026:
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park near Summerville has announced changes to its October programming schedule due to incoming inclement weather.
Mr. Johnny Warren Nelson, age 81 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at a Rome, GA hospital.
Mr. Nelson was born June 8, 1945 in Brewton, AL to the late Andrew and Lona Jackson Nelson. He was retired from Mohawk Industries, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by several siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Nelson; children, Michael (Jenny) Pike, Archie (Lynn) Nelson, and Karen (Stanley) Koonce; grandchildren, Jonathon Koonce, Justin (Brooke) Koonce, Jon Michael Pike, and Christian Nelson: great-grandchildren, Emily Koonce, Katelyn Koonce, Sydney Smith, Bradlee Smith, Alyssa Koonce, and Thorin Koonce; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr. Nelson will take place at 3:00 EST, Monday, October 12 at Faith Baptist Church located at 7175 AL Highway 35, Gaylesville, AL with Bro. Stanley Koonce officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Jonathan Koonce, Justin Koonce, Christian Nelson, Jon Michael Pike, Bradlee Smith, and Jason Dilbeck serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Brown, Terry Derrick, Bill Derrick, Allen Nelson, Josh Brown, Doug Dilbeck, and Tommy McPhearson.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 EST until the service hour at the church.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home – Summerville, GA.
Chattooga County residents are facing a potentially dangerous weather situation Saturday as Hurricane Isaias brings strong winds, heavy rainfall and the threat of severe storms to Northwest Georgia.
The Trion Bulldogs continued their winning ways Friday night with a dominating 50-0 victory over the Greenville Patriots, extending their winning streak to five games and opening region play with a shutout.
The Trion Bulldogs’ football game against Greenville has been moved to an earlier kickoff time once again because of concerns about approaching severe weather.
Tonight’s game at Greenville will now kick off at 6 PM, moving up from the previously announced 6:30 PM start. The game was originally scheduled for 7:30 PM.
Trion enters tonight’s contest with a 5-1 record and a four-game winning streak. The Bulldogs will face a Greenville team that enters the matchup with a 1-4 record.
The contest marks the beginning of region play for Trion as the Bulldogs look to continue their winning streak.
The schedule changes come as Hurricane Isaias threatens to bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds and possible severe thunderstorms to Georgia this weekend.
WZQZ Radio will broadcast the game on FM 99.1, with Paul Cavin providing play-by-play and Jeremy Burke serving as analyst. The game will also be streamed on the WZQZ Radio Facebook page, with Sam Kholer handling camera duties.
Again, kickoff for Trion at Greenville is now set for 6 PM tonight.