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October 8, 2026

Trion To Test Tornado Warning Sirens Friday At Noon

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Residents in Trion may hear tornado warning sirens sounding Friday afternoon, but there will be no cause for alarm.

Trion Police Chief David Gilleland has announced that the Town of Trion will conduct a scheduled test of its tornado warning sirens at 12 PM Friday, October 9.

The test is intended to ensure the town’s outdoor warning system is functioning properly and ready to alert residents in the event of severe weather.

Residents who hear the sirens at noon Friday should be aware that the activation is only a scheduled test and does not indicate an actual tornado warning.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Scout Troop 7 Thanks Community For Successful BBQ Fundraiser

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Summerville’s Scout Troop 7 is thanking local residents, businesses, churches and volunteers for helping make its recent BBQ Plate Fundraiser a success.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – October 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 8, 2026:

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Warm, Sunny Thursday Before Tropical System Brings Weekend Rain And Wind

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Chattooga County will see another warm and dry day today, but residents should keep an eye on the forecast as a tropical system moving toward the Gulf Coast could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possibly severe weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Disturbance At China Restaurant In Summerville

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A 55-year-old man was arrested after deputies were called to China Restaurant in Summerville where employees said he was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Damaged While Parked At Summerville Residence

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Summerville Police responded to a Hawkins Drive residence after a vehicle owner reported discovering damage to her car.

According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, an officer responded to 515 Hawkins Drive and examined a 2020 Kia Optima that was parked on private property facing the residence.

Police said the vehicle had damage to the rear passenger-side bumper, which appeared to have become detached from the passenger side of the car. The officer reported that a cord or similar material had been used to temporarily hold the bumper in place. Heavy scratches were also visible in the damaged area.

Police spoke with Curtis Dillard, 60, who told the officer he had been operating the Kia and had last driven it approximately one day earlier. He said he had not driven the vehicle since that time.

The vehicle owner told police there were no known witnesses to the damage and no surveillance footage was available from the residence.

A police report was completed documenting the incident. The report does not indicate how the damage occurred or identify a suspect.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign-Up Underway For Chattooga County Families

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The Salvation Army of Rome is already preparing for Christmas, with registration now underway for its 2026 Angel Tree Christmas assistance program.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Primitive Weapons Deer Season Opens Saturday In Georgia

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Georgia deer hunters will have another opportunity to head into the woods beginning Saturday as the state’s week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season gets underway.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High Revising Severe Weather Procedures After Safety Review

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Chattooga County Schools will revise severe weather procedures at Chattooga High School after consulting with a Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency security specialist.

October 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Breast Exams Offered At Chattooga County Health Department October 16

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The Chattooga County Health Department will offer free breast exams for qualifying uninsured and underinsured women age 40 and older on Friday, October 16.