After weeks of warm, humid conditions, a refreshing change is arriving across northwest Georgia this week.
A backdoor cold front moving south into the region will bring noticeably cooler temperatures and lower humidity, creating conditions that will feel more like spring than the first week of meteorological summer. Before the cooler air fully settles in, however, a few isolated thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has issued a statement addressing questions and concerns from residents regarding property appraisal work currently being conducted throughout the county by GMASS (Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services).
Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.
The Chattooga River Group will host its 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Trion Recreation Area in Trion. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and is free for the public to attend.
Presented by the Family Crisis Center, the festival celebrates the Chattooga River and outdoor recreation while offering a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, and educational opportunities.
Festival highlights include a free family-friendly kayak paddle on the river, a free KidZone, an open mic stage, a cornhole tournament, educational demonstrations and talks, exhibitors, and a variety of festival food vendors. Visitors will also have opportunities to purchase kayak raffle tickets and event merchandise at the Chattooga River Group tent.
Live music will cap off the day as The Band Chickamauga takes the stage from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
The event will be held at the Trion Recreation Area, located at the corner of Park Avenue and Dalton Street. Those using GPS should use 90 Dalton Street, Trion, GA 30753. Organizers say both parking and admission are free.
Registration and fees are required for those wishing to participate in the cornhole tournament or as festival vendors.
Additional information is available at ChattoogaRiverGroup.org and on the Chattooga River Group Facebook page.
Georgia drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to fall across the state.
According to AAA, Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline is now $3.85 per gallon. That is 14 cents lower than last week, but still 10 cents higher than last month and 96 cents higher than this time last year.
AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters said lower crude oil prices, tied in part to reported Iran peace talks, are helping bring prices down. However, she cautioned that global uncertainty could cause prices to shift quickly.
For drivers filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the current state average means a cost of about $57.75.
Nationally, the average price for gasoline has dropped to $4.33 per gallon, down 18 cents from a week ago.
In Georgia, the most expensive metro markets are Macon at $3.94, Atlanta at $3.90, and Athens at $3.87. The least expensive metro markets are Dalton at $3.71, Albany at $3.63, and Brunswick at $3.60.
Locally, Chattooga County is averaging $3.78 per gallon. Nearby averages include Walker, Floyd, and Gordon counties at $3.72. Across the state line in Alabama, DeKalb County is averaging $3.93, while Cherokee County is at $3.88.
Drivers are encouraged to compare prices, plan trips, combine errands, and use fuel-saving habits as summer travel increases.
Several Chattooga High School students are representing the State of Georgia this week as they compete against some of the nation’s best career and technical education students at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Trion has moved to a new location and is now operating as AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Summerville.
The practice began seeing patients at its new location on May 18, 2026, inside AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville. The office is located in the Ingles shopping center at 9777 Rome Boulevard in Summerville.
Patients will continue receiving care from the same trusted providers, cardiologist Himanshu Patel, MD, and Lori Brady, NP-C. The practice’s phone and fax numbers will remain the same.
Scott Hill, vice president of physician enterprise, said AdventHealth is committed to making high-quality, whole-person care convenient and accessible for the communities it serves. Hill said the move allows the cardiology team to continue serving patients in Chattooga County from a new, convenient location.
Patients may schedule appointments or contact the office by calling 706-368-8500.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 1, 2026:
Daily rain and thunderstorm chances will remain in the forecast through Tuesday, with a noticeable shift toward drier and cooler conditions expected by the middle and end of the week.
Forecasters say a Marginal Risk for severe weather remains in place through tonight for parts of north Georgia, including areas that could be impacted by a weakening line of storms moving in from the north. The main concern will be a low-end risk for strong to damaging wind gusts, especially if the storm complex is able to hold together as it moves southward.
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.
