Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas has announced that the Town of Trion will hold its regular Workshop and Council Meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
The meeting will take place in the Town Hall Conference Room. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the regular council meeting will follow immediately afterward.
Mayor Thomas encourages residents to reach out with any questions or comments ahead of the meeting. Community members who would like more information or who need details about items on the agenda are invited to contact Mayor Thomas or the Town Hall Office, and staff will work to provide the information requested.
Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville is alive with activity today, Saturday, October 4, as Summerville Parks and Recreation proudly hosts the highly anticipated 51st Annual Sum Nelly Festival. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., this long-standing community tradition promises a vibrant day of fun, food, and fellowship in the heart of Summerville.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet and silent auction on March 29, 2025, at Sarah Jane Farms. The event celebrated local businesses and individuals who have contributed significantly to the community and raised funds for the Leadership Chattooga Student Edition program, which helps high school juniors and seniors develop leadership skills and knowledge about their local area. Cindy McGraw, the Executive Director of the Chamber, expressed gratitude to all community members for their contributions.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee) shared his weekly report for the 11th week of the legislative session. As the Sine Die deadline approaches, lawmakers are focused on passing many bills, including those on chronic absenteeism, support for foster youth, and tougher penalties for fentanyl trafficking. “We returned to the Capitol determined to provide meaningful solutions for our communities,” said Rep. Lumsden, noting significant progress on issues affecting the state, from helping students to protecting citizens from fentanyl dangers. One important bill passed this week was Senate Bill 123, which addresses chronic absenteeism in public schools by defining it, introducing strategies to improve attendance, and focusing on support for struggling students. Lawmakers also approved Senate Bill 85, which establishes the Georgia Foster Care Scholarship Act to assist current and former foster youth with higher education costs. The House passed Senate Bill 72, providing a legal safe harbor for hospitals offering specialized care for individuals with rare diseases. Additionally, Senate Bill 42 and Senate Bill 79 were passed to address crime involving minors and strengthen penalties for fentanyl trafficking. Other bills, including those on electronic device bans in schools and tax reductions, have also passed and are awaiting the Governor’s decision. As the session ends, lawmakers are finalizing key legislation to meet the needs of Georgia’s citizens. You can read Rep. Lumsden’s complete report below:
A Summerville man was arrested Saturday night following an incident where a vehicle was damaged by thrown rocks on Martin Street. According to a police report, officers responded to a call at approximately 10:24 PM on March 29, 2025, after Ashley Fowler reported her vehicle had been struck by rocks. Ms. Fowler told police that while driving past 1022 Martin Street, she was confronted by members of the Caldwell family. She alleged that a woman wearing a pink shirt threw a rock that struck and damaged her front windshield. Furthermore, she stated that a shirtless male subject struck and shattered the rear window of her vehicle. Passengers in Ms. Fowler’s vehicle corroborated her account, identifying Jacob Caldwell and Sinclaire Snowden as the individuals responsible for the damage. Police then made contact with Caldwell and Snowden at 1022 Martin Street. Caldwell reportedly denied damaging the vehicle but stated he was willing to take the blame as long as Snowden was not taken into custody. Jacob Caldwell was subsequently arrested and transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident.
Over the past weekend, volunteers helped spruce up Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville. The Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park, who actively make improvements to the local state park, were joined by Berry College Student volunteers in replacing mulch in the children’s playground area at the park. Even campers who were visiting the park joined in on the project to get the park ready for Spring. The local chapter of Friends of Georgia State Parks works tirelessly throughout the year to make Sloppy Floyd State Park an inviting place for visitors and local residents alike.
Georgians are enjoying relatively stable gas prices at the pump, with the current average holding steady at $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, according to AAA. This price is unchanged from last week, a penny lower than last month, and a significant 38 cents cheaper than this time last year. Filling a 15-gallon tank will cost drivers an average of $44.10, offering a nearly $7.00 saving compared to last year’s prices.
Georgia gas prices continue to increase at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 9 cents more than a week ago, 22 cents more than last month, and $1.01 more than this time last year.
