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August 5, 2026

Glitch Prompts Trion Dog Park Access Updates

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Last week, the Trion Recreation Department announced an important update for dog park users: all previously issued access cards are now obsolete.

According to the department, troubleshooting issues with the park’s keypad system required a full reset, making the older keys unusable.

Anyone who has not received a new key within the past couple of weeks will need to stop by the Trion Recreation Department to obtain an updated one. Officials said the change was necessary to resolve the keypad malfunction and apologized for any inconvenience.

The Town of Trion officially opened the dog park earlier this year at the track field off Simmons Street. The fenced-in facility provides a dedicated area where residents can exercise, train and socialize their dogs.

The park, inspired by Brinley A. Corbin, includes green mesh perimeter fencing, landscaped planting beds and a shaded seating area for owners.

Town officials say the dog park continues to receive steady use and hope the updated key system will provide smooth and secure access moving forward.

The Trion Recreation Department is open during regular business hours for key replacement.

July 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Meet July 30

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The Trion Town Council will hold its regular workshop and council meeting on Thursday, July 30, at Trion Town Hall.

According to a notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the workshop will begin at 6 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The workshop provides council members an opportunity to discuss agenda items before the regular meeting, where official business is conducted.

Mayor McGraw said anyone with questions or comments may contact the Trion Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

July 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion GICH Committee to Meet Monday

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The Town of Trion’s Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 20, at 5 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The GICH Committee works with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the University of Georgia to develop long-term strategies for addressing local housing needs and strengthening the community.

In Trion, the committee focuses on issues such as rehabilitating older homes, encouraging neighborhood revitalization, reducing blight, improving code enforcement and planning for future housing opportunities that support economic growth and community stability.

Mayor Mickey D. McGraw said anyone with questions or comments is encouraged to contact him or the Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town of Trion Seeking Bids for New Roof at Municipal Building

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The Town of Trion is accepting sealed bids for a roofing project at a town-owned building located at 141 Echols Drive.

July 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town of Trion Seeks Bids for Roof Replacement at Public Works Building

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The Town of Trion is accepting sealed bids for a roofing project at the town’s Public Works building located at 141 Echols Drive. According to the bid invitation, the project involves removing the existing gable roof and installing a new low-slope roofing system.

Sealed bids must be submitted to Trion Town Hall no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. Bids will be publicly opened at noon on Friday, July 17, in the council room at Town Hall, with the contract to be awarded at a later date. No pre-bid conference will be held.

Contractors with questions may contact Brandon Croy at 706-859-1015 at least 36 hours before the submission deadline. The Town of Trion reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technicalities or informalities.

July 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town of Trion Announces July 4 Holiday Closings, Garbage Collection Changes

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The Town of Trion has announced its schedule for the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

Town officials say the Business Office, Gas Department, Recreation Department, and Maintenance Department will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

Residents who normally have garbage collected on Fridays should note that Friday’s garbage route will be picked up on Thursday, July 2. All other residential garbage collection schedules will remain unchanged.

The Town reminds residents that any emergency involving the Police Department or Gas Department should be reported by calling 911, and dispatchers will notify the appropriate personnel.

Mayor Mickey McGraw and the Town of Trion wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day holiday.

June 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Proposes Smaller Budget With No Tax or Utility Rate Increases

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Residents in Trion could see no increase in property taxes or utility rates under the town’s proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year budget.

The proposed budget totals approximately $14.7 million across all funds, a decrease of about 3.2 percent compared to the current fiscal year. According to Trion Town Clerk Missy Duncan, most of the reduction is tied to lower projected natural gas sales.

Duncan said Mount Vernon Mills, the town’s largest employer and largest natural gas customer, is expected to use less natural gas during the coming fiscal year based on projections from the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia. Even with the anticipated decline in gas revenue, town officials are not proposing any increases in water, sewer, natural gas, sanitation, or property tax rates.

The proposed budget includes approximately $4.05 million for the General Fund, $5.21 million for the Gas Revenue Fund, $4.75 million for the Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Fund, $292,500 for the Water Fund, and $391,950 for the SPLOST Fund.

Town officials also expect to receive about $33,000 per month in Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) revenue, providing additional funding for transportation projects.

Residents will have an opportunity to review the proposed budget and offer comments during a public hearing before the budget is considered for final adoption

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Proposes $14.7 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

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The Town of Trion has released its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and is inviting residents to review the spending plan before its adoption later this month.

June 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Survey Work Begins for Proposed $62 Million Bioenergy Plant in Trion

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Survey crews have begun geotechnical work for a proposed $62 million bioenergy plant planned for Trion’s industrial park, marking the first visible activity associated with the project.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Hold Special Called Meeting Tuesday

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The Town of Trion has scheduled a Special Called Meeting for Tuesday, June 2, to discuss matters related to the town’s Industrial Park.

According to a notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the meeting will be held in the Town Hall Conference Room and will begin at 6 p.m. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Industrial Park.

Mayor McGraw stated that anyone with questions or comments may contact him or the Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.