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March 20, 2026

Arrest Report – Friday – March 20, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 20, 2026:

March 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State Senate Candidate and former Mayor of Trion Lanny Thomas Undergoes Emergency Surgery

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Lanny Thomas, Republican candidate for Georgia State Senate District 53 and former mayor of the Town of Trion, has undergone emergency surgery after what his family described as a sudden and unexpected medical emergency. He is currently recovering in the hospital.

A statement released by the Thomas family says prayers and well wishes are appreciated as he continues his recovery. Before surgery, Thomas spoke with his family and expressed his determination to return to the campaign as soon as possible.

The statement says he remains committed to serving Northwest Georgia and providing honest and effective representation. Updates on his condition are expected to be shared as they become available.

Thomas, along with Democrat Jack Zibluck are on the ballot in a runoff election for State Senate District 53 on April 7.

March 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Tuesday – March 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Another Hard Freeze Tonight – Warm Up on the Way

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another hard freeze tonight into Wednesday morning, as temperatures remain well below normal for mid-March.

March 16, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Former Commissioner Responds to Audit Concerns as County Works to Reconcile Finances

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Former Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is responding to recent online discussions about findings from the ongoing 2024 audit of Chattooga County finances, offering context about accounting discrepancies identified during that time.

March 15, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Sunday – March 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 15, 2026:

March 14, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – March 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, March 14, 2026

March 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Trion Recreation Department Announces New Dog Park Entry Requirements

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The Trion Recreation Department is reminding residents that new requirements are now in place for those wishing to use Brinley’s Dog Park in Trion.