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October 3, 2026

Fall Break Coming Up For Chattooga County And Trion Students

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Students in both local school systems will be out for Fall Break next week, although the schedules are slightly different for Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools.

For Trion City Schools, Fall Break begins Monday, October 5, and continues through Friday, October 9. Students will return to class Monday, October 12.

For Chattooga County Schools, which operate on a four-day school week, Fall Break is Tuesday, October 6, through Friday, October 9.

The break gives students and school employees several days away from the classroom as the first part of the 2026-2027 school year moves into October.

Parents and students should keep the Fall Break schedules in mind when making plans for the coming week.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – October 2, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 2, 2026:

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wet Weekend Ahead As Fall Temperatures Return To Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia is in for a significant weather change this weekend, with unseasonably warm conditions giving way to increasing rain chances, the potential for locally heavy rainfall and noticeably cooler temperatures by Sunday and early next week.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town Of Trion Seeking Bids For Recreation Center Door Replacement

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The Town of Trion is accepting bids for a door replacement project at the Trion Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Woman Arrested On Firearm Charge In Floyd County

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A 46-year-old Trion woman was arrested in Floyd County this week after authorities said a firearm was discovered during a traffic stop in Rome.

According to Floyd County Jail reports, Starla Desiree Dean, 46, of Trion, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped Tuesday on Turner McCall Boulevard for a brake-light violation.

Authorities said the driver, 44-year-old Christopher David Sisco Jr. of Tunnel Hill, fled from the traffic stop at a high rate of speed and at one point traveled on the wrong side of the roadway before eventually stopping.

A search of the vehicle reportedly turned up methamphetamine, amphetamine pills, a digital scale, drug-related items and four firearms, along with magazines and ammunition.

According to reports, officers discovered Dean had an active warrant and found a pistol holder while taking her into custody. Police then located a pistol in the vehicle that reportedly fit the holder.

Dean was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was also listed as facing two probation violation counts.

Sisco faces numerous charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, firearms charges, reckless driving and other traffic offenses.

October 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Monday Is Deadline To Register To Vote In November Election

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Chattooga County residents who want to vote in the November 3 General Election have until Monday, October 5, to register to vote or update their voter registration information.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

12-Year-Old Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle On Highway 114

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A 12-year-old was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Highway 114 in Summerville Wednesday evening.

According to a Summerville Police Department crash report, the accident happened September 30 in the area of Highway 114 and East Street/Ralph Stanley Drive.

Police said a 2011 Nissan Altima, driven by Teya Sharae Hedgcoth of Summerville, was traveling south on Highway 114 when the collision occurred. The 12-year-old pedestrian was crossing the highway from east to west.

The crash report lists failure to yield as a contributing factor for the pedestrian and lists no contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle was traveling straight when the accident occurred.

The child suffered what the report classified as a suspected minor or visible injury and was transported by Atrium EMS to Floyd Hospital for treatment.

According to the report, EMS was notified at approximately 8:14 PM, arrived at the scene at 8:21 PM and arrived at the hospital shortly before 9 PM.

A witness who was crossing the highway with the child confirmed the events to the investigating officer.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – October 1, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 1, 2026:

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainy Weekend Ahead As Cooler Temperatures Move Into Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia will get one more day of hot, dry weather Thursday before a significant change brings increasing rain chances and much cooler temperatures for the weekend.

October 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Restaurants And Lodging Facility Earn High Health Inspection Scores

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The latest round of environmental health inspections in Chattooga County produced strong results, with all six food service and tourist accommodation inspections conducted during the second half of September receiving scores of 96 or higher.