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June 16, 2026

Trion City Schools Announces Destruction of Certain Student Records

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Trion City Schools has announced plans to destroy certain student records that are no longer needed for educational purposes, in accordance with Georgia Department of Education policies and procedures.

According to notices published by the school system, records associated with former students born in 2001 or who were part of the Class of 2019 are scheduled for destruction on July 1, 2026.

The records include those maintained by the school system’s Special Education Department, Student Support Services Department, and Gifted Program.

Former students or their guardians who wish to obtain copies of eligible records before they are destroyed must contact the appropriate department prior to July 1. Proper identification will be required before records are released.

For Special Education or Student Support Services records, individuals may contact the Student Services Department at (706) 734-0711. For Gifted Program records, inquiries may be directed to (706) 734-0724.

School officials said the records are being removed because they are no longer required for educational purposes and are eligible for destruction under state record-retention guidelines.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – June 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 15, 2026:

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cooler Air Arrives Across Northwest Georgia, Bringing Break From Summer Heat

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A cold front moving through Georgia is bringing noticeably cooler and less humid conditions to Northwest Georgia today, ending the recent stretch of hot and stormy weather.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly Half Of Chattooga County Households Struggle To Afford Basic Needs, New ALICE Data Shows

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A newly released report from United For ALICE paints a sobering picture of financial hardship in Chattooga County, showing that many local families are struggling to make ends meet despite being employed.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Woman Indicted In Elder Abuse Case

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A Chattooga County woman has been indicted by the Grand Jury in connection with an alleged family violence incident involving an elderly person.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Voters Head To Polls Tuesday For Primary Runoff Election

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Chattooga County voters will return to the polls Tuesday, June 16, to cast ballots in Georgia’s Primary Runoff Election, which will determine party nominees in several key federal, statewide, and legislative races ahead of November’s General Election.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Middle And Trion Elementary Beat The Odds In State Academic Report

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The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement has released its annual “Beating the Odds” analysis, showing how schools in Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools performed compared to statistical expectations.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

More Details Released In Drug Case Involving Hays State Prison Inmate

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Over the weekend, WZQZ News reported about a Georgia Department of Corrections inmate who was charged in connection with a drug case out of North Carolina. Additional information now shows that the inmate, Rudy Cameron Lee, is housed at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, and investigators say the case involved a larger drug trafficking and contraband operation.

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – June 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, June 14, 2026:

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cloudy With Rain Chances Today With Some Storms Possible

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Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become increasingly widespread throughout the day Sunday, bringing periods of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds to the area. Temperatures will climb to around 88 degrees before storms become more numerous during the afternoon and evening hours.