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April 4, 2026

Trion Man Killed In Rossville Shooting; Suspect Charged With Murder

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A Trion man is dead following a Friday night shooting in Rossville, and a suspect is now facing a murder charge.

April 4, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – April 4, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 4, 2026:

April 4, 2026

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Walker County Opens First Pickleball Courts In Unincorporated Area

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Pickleball players in Walker County now have a new place to play, as four new courts have opened at Walker Rocks Park on the Walker County Civic Center campus.

April 4, 2026

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Graduation Rates Strong In Trion, Steady Improvement Seen In Chattooga County As Ceremonies Approach

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Graduation season is just around the corner for students in Chattooga County and Trion City Schools, and recent data shows strong performance in Trion along with steady long-term improvement in the county system.

April 3, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – April 3, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 3, 2026:

April 3, 2026

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Dog Bite Incident Reported On Seventh Street In Summerville, Owner Cited

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A dog bite incident reported in Summerville on March 26, 2026, led to a citation for the animal’s owner, identified as Mildred Crusoe, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

Police said the incident happened around 4:39 p.m. in the area of Seventh Street at Fairground Road, with the report listing the address as 166 Seventh Street in Summerville.

According to the officer’s narrative, a man told police he was riding his bike on the opposite side of Seventh Street when a large black dog ran after him and bit his right ankle. The officer reported seeing a tear in the man’s pants leg near the ankle, though the victim said the dog did not break the skin.

The victim told police he wanted to press charges. The responding officer also noted there had been prior issues involving a dog at that address and said a report would be filed along with a citation for the owner. The report states Crusoe was later issued a citation in connection with the incident.

Officials remind residents to ensure pets are properly restrained, tagged, and under control to prevent injuries and avoid citations.

April 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Woman Cited After Dogs Found Malnourished, Removed From Home

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A Summerville woman has been cited following an investigation into animal cruelty after multiple dogs were found in poor condition at a residence on Northwest Congress Street.

April 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC hosts 2026 Spring Plant Sale April 13-16

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The annual Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome is set for April 13 through April 16, offering a wide selection of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and more while supporting the school’s Horticulture program.

April 2, 2026

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Trion Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Trafficking Arrest

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A traffic stop in Trion last week resulted in the arrest of a man on multiple drug-related charges after deputies say he attempted to discard narcotics during a pursuit.

According to the report, Deputy Riley Reeves observed a vehicle traveling on Central Avenue without functioning taillights in the early morning hours of March 26. When the deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver failed to immediately pull over and made abrupt movements, at one point turning into the opposite lane before continuing south toward Highway 27.

During the pursuit, the deputy reported seeing an object thrown from the driver’s side window. After the vehicle eventually stopped, the driver—identified as 47-year-old Christopher Jeff Edwards—was detained. Authorities later recovered suspected narcotics from the area where the object was discarded.

Investigators say the recovered items included substances believed to be methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with related paraphernalia. Edwards was taken into custody and transported to jail without further incident. He faces multiple charges, including trafficking of controlled substances, possession of methamphetamine, possession of Schedule II drugs, and abandonment of dangerous drugs.

April 1, 2026

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Applications Open for 2026 Georgia Centennial Farm Program

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Georgia Centennial Farm Program, which honors farms that have been in the same family for 100 years or more.