Trion Recreation Department Announces New Dog Park Entry Requirements

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.

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Berry College Issues Important Prom Season Reminder, Updates Photo Guidelines

Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.

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Centre Man Charged In Child Exploitation Investigation Following ICAC Cyber Tip

A Centre man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Centre Police Department tied to an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cyber tip received in late January 2026.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – March 12, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 10, 2026:

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Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam Calls

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The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new wave of scam calls from people falsely claiming to be employees or officers with the agency. According to the sheriff’s office, callers are telling victims they missed jury duty and now have a warrant, while also making it appear the call is coming from the sheriff’s office main phone line.

Officials say the Walker County Sheriff’s Office does not operate this way and is urging the public not to give out personal information or send money to anyone they do not know. Anyone with questions about the calls is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office directly at 706-670-1931.

Chattooga County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse Case

A Chattooga County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges involving the physical and sexual abuse of children, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

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Vehicle Vandalized at Oakview Nursing Home in Summerville

Summerville Police are investigating a report of vehicle vandalism at Oakview Nursing Home after a woman discovered damage to her car early Tuesday morning. According to an incident report, the victim told officers she found her silver Honda Odyssey had been vandalized while parked in the facility’s front lot.

Police say toothpaste had been used to write on the vehicle’s hood, and a Bud Light beer bottle was left on the windshield. The victim told officers the vehicle appeared undisturbed around 3:20 a.m., but the damage was discovered at approximately 4:20 a.m. Extra patrols were requested in the area as the investigation continues.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – March 11, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 11, 2026:

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Lightning Strike Destroys Barn on Commissioner Andy Allen’s Farm

Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen said Tuesday that a barn on his farm was destroyed after being struck by lightning during storms overnight.

Allen and his wife, Whitney, said the lightning strike hit a fence charger, which sparked the fire that resulted in the barn being a total loss.

In a statement, the Allens thanked the Gore Fire Department and Hays State Prison firefighters for their quick response.

“We want to take this opportunity to thank Gore Fire Department and Hays Prison on their quick response and professionalism that they showed early this morning,” the statement said. “During the storms last night lightning hit our fence charger which sparked a fire and our barn was a total loss.”

The Allens said firefighters worked quickly to ensure the fire was fully contained and did not spread to their nearby horse barn.

“We appreciate their efforts and kindness,” the statement concluded.

Gas Prices Rise Again Across Georgia, but Chattooga County Remains Lower Than Surrounding Areas

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Another week is bringing another jump at the pump for Georgia drivers, with gas prices continuing to trend higher across the state.

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