Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is calling on convenience stores throughout the state, including those in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, to immediately remove dangerous kratom products from their shelves, warning that some of the substances are being marketed to children and teenagers.
The Trion Town Council will meet Thursday, November 12, with the town’s 2026 property tax millage rate among the major items on the agenda.
Georgia’s political landscape is undergoing one of its biggest changes in more than two decades following last week’s general election, with Democrats winning the governor’s office and control of the Georgia House of Representatives while Republicans retain a narrow majority in the State Senate.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 10, 2026:
Northwest Georgia residents can expect a couple more days of mild November weather before two cold fronts bring a dramatic drop in temperatures, with the coldest conditions of the season so far expected this weekend.
There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at the Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion this week on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to give away free groceries. Come between the hours of 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to get your free groceries. No ID is required. But, you must be present to receive the food.
The free Clothes Closet will also be available from 10:00 until 12:30. We look forward to seeing you. We are located at 14074 Highway 27 in Trion behind Dixie Subs. We would love to see you there!!
With freezing temperatures expected across Northwest Georgia later this week, Animal Advocates of Chattooga County is once again offering free wheat straw to Chattooga County residents who need help keeping their outdoor pets warm.
Residents of the Town of Trion will have one more opportunity this week to voice their opinions on a proposed property tax increase before town leaders make a final decision on the 2026 property tax rate.
Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as fuel prices continue to decline ahead of the Thanksgiving travel season, with prices in Chattooga County and surrounding areas remaining below the statewide average.
The Town of Trion has announced changes to its municipal operations this week in observance of Veterans Day, along with details for its rescheduled November Town Council meeting.
According to a public notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the Town of Trion Business Office, Gas Department, Maintenance Department and Recreation Department will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The holiday will also bring a change to the town’s garbage collection schedule.
Garbage normally collected on Wednesday will instead be picked up on Thursday, November 12. All other garbage collection days will remain on their regular schedules.
The town reminds residents that anyone experiencing an emergency involving the Gas Department or Police Department should call 911 so the appropriate personnel can be contacted.
Meanwhile, the Trion Town Council will hold its regular workshop and council meeting on Thursday, November 12, in the Town Hall Conference Room.
The workshop will begin at 6 PM, with the regular council meeting immediately following.
The November meeting date was adjusted from the town’s regular schedule.
Residents with questions about municipal services, the holiday schedule or the council meeting may contact Trion Town Hall at 706-734-2332.
Both notices were issued November 6 by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw.
