Advance voting continues in Chattooga County for the November 3 general election, with more than 1,700 residents already casting ballots.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 21, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect an extended stretch of sunny skies and mild afternoon temperatures, but the continued lack of rainfall could lead to worsening drought conditions.
With Medicare’s annual open enrollment period underway, federal officials are warning senior citizens to be on the lookout for scams involving health insurance coverage.
The Town of Trion will hold its regular workshop and Town Council meeting Thursday evening, October 22, at Trion Town Hall.
According to an official meeting notice issued by Mayor Mickey McGraw, the workshop will begin at 6 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room, with the regular Town Council meeting immediately following.
The meeting provides an opportunity for town leaders to discuss municipal business and address matters affecting the community.
The notice, dated October 16, was distributed to Town Council members and local news media by the mayor’s office.
Residents who have questions or comments about the upcoming meeting can contact Mayor McGraw or the Trion Town Hall office at 706-734-2332 to request additional information.
The Father’s Heart Cafe is working to make Christmas a little brighter for children in Chattooga County with a community-wide Christmas toy drive.
The organization announced Monday that it has already delivered and placed five toy donation boxes at businesses throughout the county, giving residents several convenient locations to contribute gifts for children this holiday season.
Businesses participating in the effort include Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply, The Great Awakening Coffee Company, and local Dollar General stores.
Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys suitable for children of all ages. Donations can be placed directly into the collection boxes at participating businesses.
The Father’s Heart Cafe is also inviting additional local businesses to participate in the Christmas toy drive by hosting donation boxes at their locations. Business owners interested in helping can contact the organization for more information.
Organizers say the goal is to bring the community together to help make Christmas special for local children who might otherwise go without gifts.
The Father’s Heart Cafe expressed appreciation to the businesses already participating and to residents who are helping support the effort.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 20, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can look forward to an extended stretch of sunny skies, comfortable afternoon temperatures, and cool nights as dry fall weather continues through the upcoming weekend. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say there is little chance of rainfall over the next several days.
The Trion High School Lady Bulldogs softball team is headed to Columbus after securing a spot in the Elite Eight of the Georgia High School Association Class A state playoffs.
The Lady Bulldogs punched their ticket to the next round Monday evening with a pair of victories over Taylor County, winning the opening game 3-0 before taking the second game 5-4.
The two victories completed a sweep of the second-round playoff series and earned Trion a place among the final eight teams competing for the Class A state championship.
Trion entered the second round after sweeping Atkinson County in the opening round of the playoffs on October 12. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Atkinson County 11-1 and 17-5 to advance.
The team will now travel to Columbus for the Elite Eight tournament, scheduled for October 28-31, where the remaining teams will compete for a state championship.
The Trion High School Softball program celebrated the accomplishment Monday night, announcing that the Lady Dawgs were officially Columbus bound.
Chattooga County residents can now view and pay their 2026 property tax bills online, and printed bills are being delivered to taxpayers through the mail.