Natural gas customers served by the Town of Trion have the option of requesting a safety device designed to reduce the risk of fires, explosions and property damage if an underground gas service line is accidentally broken.
Lyerly Elementary School will host a special Veterans Day program on Friday, November 6, to recognize and honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
The program will begin at 9 AM in the school gymnasium, with students presenting songs, readings and music in tribute to America’s veterans.
School officials are inviting veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families to attend the ceremony, which will provide students an opportunity to express their appreciation for the service and sacrifices of military members.
The program is part of the school’s observance of Veterans Day, which is officially celebrated on November 11 each year.
Lyerly Elementary School encourages families and community members to attend and join students in honoring those who have served their country.
Atrium Health Floyd is reminding residents that outpatient diagnostic imaging services are available at its freestanding emergency department in Trion, providing local patients with access to several common medical tests without traveling outside Chattooga County.
A prominent Georgia Republican businessman has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for operating a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 300 investors out of more than $76 million.
Chattooga Family Connection and the Community Resource Center of Chattooga are preparing for a busy holiday season, with plans for a free food distribution event, a Christmas donation drive and opportunities for local residents to volunteer.
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a federal lawsuit against Dollar General, accusing the discount retailer of repeatedly charging customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on store shelves, price tags and advertisements.
The Trion Recreation Department is making improvements to two of its recreational facilities, including resurfacing the community splash pad and adding new covered batting cages.
The department announced the projects Tuesday, sharing photographs of the work underway.
The splash pad, a popular warm-weather attraction for local families, is receiving a new surface. The improvements will help prepare the facility for future use when warmer weather returns.
Meanwhile, new covered batting cages are being added to the recreation department’s athletic facilities. The covered structure will provide an area for baseball and softball players to practice their hitting skills while offering protection from the weather.
Photographs shared by the recreation department show the splash pad undergoing resurfacing and the covered batting cage structure taking shape.
The projects are part of ongoing improvements to Trion’s recreational facilities, which serve children, families and youth sports programs throughout the community.
The City of Summerville has announced that it will stop collecting fire service fees effective Saturday, October 31, following a recent Georgia Supreme Court decision concerning the legality of certain fire service charges imposed by local governments.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 28, 2026:
Chattooga County will enjoy several more days of dry weather and gradually warming temperatures before a developing weather system brings widespread rain to Northwest Georgia over the weekend.