As discussions about immigration policy continue across Chattooga County, Trion High School senior Elder Aguilar-Macario received a standing ovation Friday night during Trion High School’s graduation ceremony — despite being absent because he remains in ICE custody.
A free community food distribution will be held today at Beersheba Presbyterian Church in Teloga.
The Teloga Community Food Drive will take place from 10 a.m. until noon, or until supplies run out, at the church located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
Organizers say no ID is required, but ask residents not to line up before 9:30 a.m.
Volunteers are also needed to help support the event and assist with distribution efforts.
The event is sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands.
Chattooga County officials say dump sites and the transfer station will remain open and operate on their regular schedules during the Memorial Day holiday.
Transit services, county departments, and administrative offices will be closed for the holiday and will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday.
For emergencies or work requiring crew dispatch, residents should call 911.
County officials also said they honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation.
Summerville will celebrate the return of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 4501 steam engine to the Historic Summerville Depot today with May Market & Melodies.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature food vendors, craft vendors, live bluegrass, country and gospel music, and free admission.
The Summerville Turntable will also be in operation, turning the iconic 4501 steam engine for the first time in 2026. The locomotive is returning in classic Southern Railway green and gold passenger livery as TVRM celebrates its 65th anniversary and the engine’s 115th birthday.
Visitors can enjoy the market inside and outside the depot, with food options including jams and jellies, fried pies, corndogs, pizza, specialty breads, barbecue, homemade lemonade and more.
Suggested parking is in Downtown Summerville. Train excursion tickets are available through the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at www.tvrail.com.
The Town of Trion Development Authority will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will take place at Trion Town Hall.
Anyone with questions or comments may contact Richard Chesley, Chairperson of the Trion Development Authority, or contact the Town Hall office for more information.
Congratulations to Jordon Butler’s Trion 10U softball team on an undefeated season and a trip to the district tournament.
The team completed the season without a loss and will now continue postseason play at districts representing the Trion community.
Team members include:
Emma Blackmon, Millie Blackmon, Chrissie Muller, Riley Skelton, Charlee Tittle, Peyton Butler, Ella Jo Statham, Sophia Dodson, Hazel Crow, Aubree Stoker, Kierra Henderson, Raelyn Potts and Kyleigh Tanner.
The coaching staff includes Head Coach Jordon Butler along with assistants Trey Skelton and Travis Tittle.
WZQZ congratulates the players and coaches on a tremendous season and wishes them the best of luck at districts.
The Town of Trion is inviting the community to come together this weekend to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country.
The Town of Trion will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony today, Saturday, May 23rd, at 1 p.m. at the Trion Veteran’s Memorial.
Community members are encouraged to attend as the town remembers and honors America’s fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 22, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a soggy and stormy Memorial Day weekend as an unsettled weather pattern settles over the region through much of next week.
The City of Summerville has announced that all non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
City officials say the closure is part of the annual observance honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
While administrative offices will be closed for the holiday, emergency services including the Summerville Police Department and Summerville Fire Department will continue operating as normal throughout the weekend and holiday.
Regular business hours for city offices will resume on Tuesday, May 26.
City leaders are encouraging residents to have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend while taking time to remember and honor America’s fallen heroes.
