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October 17, 2026

Trion Card Night Set For November 10 At Recreation Department

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Sports card collectors and trading card game enthusiasts will have an opportunity to come together next month for Trion Card Night, scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The event will take place from 4 PM until 8 PM at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion.

The evening will feature a variety of collectible cards, including baseball, football and basketball cards. Trading card game enthusiasts can also enjoy Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards.

The event offers an opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to meet others who share their interests, explore different types of cards and connect with the local collecting community.

Tables are available for reservation for those interested in participating. Anyone wishing to reserve a table or obtain additional information can contact Alex at (706) 584-0567.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Trion Recreation Department.

October 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Annual Sequoyah Quilt Show Underway This Weekend At Summerville Depot

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The 13th Annual Sequoyah Quilt Show is taking place this weekend at the historic Summerville Depot, offering visitors an opportunity to see beautiful handmade quilts, watch live demonstrations and enjoy the work of talented quilters.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – October 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 16, 2026:

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Major I-285 Closure Begins Tonight In Metro Atlanta

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Motorists traveling to the Atlanta area this weekend should prepare for significant traffic delays as the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to close a section of Interstate 285 in both directions beginning tonight.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Hosts Dade County While Trion Travels To Bowdon Tonight

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Both Chattooga County high school football teams are back in action tonight, Friday, October 16, with the Chattooga Indians returning to the Little Big Horn in Summerville and the Trion Bulldogs traveling to Bowdon for a region showdown.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Employment Reaches Record Highs For Ninth Consecutive Month

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Georgia’s workforce continued setting records in September, with the state’s labor force and number of employed residents reaching all-time highs for the ninth consecutive month, according to new figures released by the Georgia Department of Labor.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Veterans Expected To Receive 3.6% Increase In VA Disability Payments In 2027

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Veterans across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia who receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs are expected to see an increase in their monthly benefits beginning in January 2027.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Breast Cancer Screenings Offered Today At Chattooga County Health Department

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The Chattooga County Health Department is hosting a special breast cancer awareness event today, Friday, October 16, offering free breast exams and information about breast cancer screening to eligible women in the community.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase Through Chattooga County

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A 60-year-old man was arrested following a high-speed pursuit through Chattooga County after a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle driven by a man reportedly wanted in two other Georgia counties.

October 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested Following Domestic Dispute On Packer Dairy Road

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A 37-year-old woman was arrested following a domestic dispute on Packer Dairy Road in Chattooga County after deputies reported that she became disorderly while emergency medical personnel were evaluating her.