The Trion Bulldogs will host BEST Academy in the opening round of the state football playoffs this Friday, November 13, at Sam R. McCain Stadium in Trion.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, November 9, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will enjoy several days of sunshine and mild temperatures before a cold front brings rain chances and a significant drop in temperatures later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Monday will be sunny with a high near 71 degrees. Mostly clear skies are expected Monday night, with temperatures falling to around 39 degrees.
Tuesday will bring more sunshine and a high near 72, followed by a partly cloudy night with a low around 41.
The forecast for Veterans Day on Wednesday looks favorable for outdoor ceremonies and observances. Mostly sunny skies are expected, with afternoon temperatures reaching around 71 degrees.
Changes arrive late Wednesday night as a storm system approaches the region. There is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. Thursday, followed by a 20 percent chance of rain during the day Thursday. The high Thursday will be near 62 degrees.
Forecasters say uncertainty remains regarding the timing and coverage of rainfall, although North Georgia currently has the best chance of seeing showers as the system moves through.
A cold front will push through the region by Friday, bringing some of the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Friday’s high is expected to reach only 51 degrees, with temperatures dropping to around 31 Friday night.
Saturday will be sunny with a high near 54, followed by a mostly clear night with a low around 30 degrees. Sunday will bring sunshine and a high near 61.
The National Weather Service says a hard freeze is likely in portions of North Georgia Friday night into Saturday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday morning. Temperatures in some areas could fall into the upper 20s.
Residents should monitor the forecast as the weekend approaches, particularly those with outdoor plants, exposed plumbing or other property vulnerable to freezing temperatures.
The latest forecast indicates the colder weather will follow several days of above-average temperatures, making for a noticeable change heading into the weekend.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
With colder weather moving into northwest Georgia, residents are encouraged to begin preparing for the possibility of freezing temperatures as another round of cold air approaches later this week.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce’s 2027 Leadership Chattooga Student Edition recently completed a full day of activities focused on leadership and community involvement during its Industry Day.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen (center) joins representatives of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for the presentation of a $1 million Community Development Block Grant to Chattooga County. The funding will support a major water line replacement project in the Welcome Hill community near Trion, including improvements to the water distribution system and additional fire hydrants.
A major water infrastructure improvement project planned for the Welcome Hill community near Trion is moving toward the construction phase, with Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen indicating that work could begin as early as the summer of 2027.
Chattooga County will enjoy several days of sunshine and mild afternoon temperatures before a cold front brings cooler weather and a slight chance of rain later in the week.
Trion First Baptist Church is participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year while also collecting peanut butter to help families in need through the Chattooga County Resource Center.
The Trion Bulldogs are headed to the Georgia High School Association Class A state football playoffs following an impressive 8–2 regular season, capped by a 40–7 victory over BEST Academy of Atlanta Friday night at Sam R. McCain Stadium.
The Bulldogs will face a familiar opponent in the opening round of the state playoffs. According to the GHSA Class A playoff bracket, eighth-seeded Trion will host 25th-seeded BEST Academy on Friday, November 13, setting up a rematch just one week after the two teams met in their regular-season finale.
Friday night’s convincing victory gave Trion its eighth win of the season and provided momentum heading into postseason competition.
The Bulldogs’ eight regular-season victories came against Gordon Lee, Ridgeland, Dade County, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Northview, Greenville, Manchester and BEST Academy.
Trion opened the season with a 36–7 victory over Gordon Lee before falling to Model. The Bulldogs then put together a five-game winning streak that included a 42–35 victory over Dade County, a 49–0 shutout of Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe and a 50–0 win over Greenville.
Following a loss to Bowdon in October, Trion bounced back with a 35–7 victory over Manchester on October 23 before closing out the regular season with Friday’s 40–7 win over BEST Academy.
The Bulldogs compete in Class A Region 7 under head coach Sean Patrick.
Under the GHSA’s postseason ranking system, playoff seeding takes into account a team’s performance and strength of schedule. Trion’s No. 8 seed gives the Bulldogs a first-round home game.
The playoff pairing creates an unusual situation, with Trion and BEST Academy meeting on consecutive Fridays at the same stadium. This time, however, the winner will advance to the second round of the state playoffs, while the losing team’s season will come to an end.
The Bulldogs will look to carry the momentum from their regular-season finale into Friday night’s postseason rem
A busy week is ahead in Chattooga County, with local government meetings, Veterans Day observances, agricultural activities and community gatherings scheduled for November 9 through November 14.