Families looking for outdoor activities this weekend will have a couple of educational options at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County.
Georgia drivers are continuing to feel the impact of higher fuel prices, as the statewide average for regular gasoline holds at $3.85 per gallon.
Cherokee County, Alabama marked a major milestone Friday with a ceremony honoring the transition from its longtime courthouse to a new, modern facility in Centre.
Student-athletes in Trion will soon have a chance to hit the court as Trion High School Volleyball Tryouts are scheduled for May 6th and 7th.
Tryouts will take place from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM inside the THS Gym.
Participants must have an updated physical on file in order to try out.
For additional information, students and parents can contact Coach Kelbie Williams by email at Kelbie.Williams@trionschools.org.
A free animal vaccine and microchipping clinic is happening today, Friday, May 1, for dogs and cats in Chattooga County.
The event will be held from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Tractor Supply, 11788 Highway 27 in Summerville.
The clinic is sponsored by the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia in partnership with the Chattooga County Animal Shelter. Services include rabies vaccines for dogs and cats, DHPP vaccines for dogs, FVRCP vaccines for cats, and microchips.
Animal Control Director Charlie Long says all dogs should be on a leash, and all cats must be in a crate while attending the clinic.
Because of the event, the Chattooga County Animal Shelter will be closed today.
The Chattooga County Young Farmers Association is launching its first Farm Stand Card program during the months of May and June, giving residents a fun way to support local farmers and farm stands.
Mohawk Industries will host a hiring event later this week for positions at its Summerville facility.
The Chattooga High School Class of 2015 is making plans to reunite this summer, with a class reunion scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026.
The event will be held at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center beginning at 6 PM. Organizers say tickets are $25 per person, and all attendees must be at least 18 years old.
Class members interested in attending are encouraged to connect through social media or sign up for updates. A Remind notification system has been set up, and a Facebook group for the Class of 2015 reunion is also available for those wanting more information.
Organizers say tickets should be purchased in advance, with a deadline of June 30. Those interested can reach out to Tiffany Maynard, Jessie Corbitt, or Ivy Middleton for additional details.
The reunion is expected to bring classmates together for an evening of reconnecting and celebrating more than a decade since graduation.
Advance voting for the May 19, 2026 General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election is set to begin soon in Chattooga County, with important dates and details now finalized for local voters.
The Town of Trion has announced an upcoming workshop and council meeting later this week.
According to Mayor Mickey McGraw, the meeting will take place Thursday, April 23rd in the Town Hall Conference Room. The workshop session is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow shortly after.
City officials say the meeting is open to the public, and anyone with questions or comments is encouraged to contact Trion Town Hall for additional information.