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September 23, 2026

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 23, 2026:

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wednesday Weather — Cooler Air Arrives, Storms Possible

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After several days of summerlike heat, Northwest Georgia will finally get its first real taste of fall today, but the change in temperatures could come with showers and thunderstorms.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sheriff’s Office Hot Dog Lunch And Bake Sale Coming Friday

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Hot Dog Lunch and Bake Sale this Friday, September 25, to raise money for several community and employee programs.

The fundraiser will be held from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Sheriff’s Office, 533 Underwood Drive in Trion.

For $7, lunch includes a hot dog, chips, drink and dessert. Additional baked goods and sweets will also be available for purchase.

Proceeds will help purchase items for the Christmas Baskets provided by the Sheriff’s Office, prizes for the Senior Well Check Program, and supplies for the Health & Heart Hydration Fund, which provides hydration and healthy snacks for patrol officers.

The Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to stop by for lunch Friday while supporting programs that benefit local residents and law enforcement personnel.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

NWS: Wet Microburst Caused Trion Storm Damage, Winds May Have Reached 60-70 MPH

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The damaging storm that struck Trion Monday afternoon was not a tornado, according to the National Weather Service, but rather a downburst, likely a wet microburst, capable of producing winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Georgia Program Gives Small Businesses Another Option For Employee Health Insurance

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Small businesses in Chattooga County that have struggled with the cost or complexity of providing employee health insurance now have another option through a new state program.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summer Burn Ban Ends Next Week In Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County residents will once again be able to burn certain yard debris beginning next week as Georgia’s annual summer open-burning ban comes to an end.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Property Owners Now Wait For Millage Rates And Tax Bills

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With the deadline to appeal 2026 property assessments now passed, Chattooga County property owners are entering the next stage of the annual property-tax process — waiting for final millage rates and the arrival of their actual tax bills.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – September 22, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 22, 2026:

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Continue Today Before Cooler Fall Weather Arrives

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Another hot and unsettled day is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but a significant change toward more seasonable late-September weather is on the way.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Damage Reported Across Trion Monday Evening

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Trion residents are cleaning up this morning following a strong thunderstorm that caused widespread damage across the town Monday evening.

Trion Police Chief David Gilleland told WZQZ News Monday night that the damage was extensive, with numerous trees and limbs brought down across town.

Damage was reported in front of Mount Vernon Mills and along Simmons Street, Town Hall Drive, Marsh Avenue and Pine Street, as well as several other locations. Crews had already cleared the area in front of the mill when Gilleland spoke with WZQZ shortly before 7:45 PM.

One of the more significant areas of damage was at the Trion Recreation Department, where a large tree came down near the tennis courts.

Gilleland told WZQZ the falling tree took out the entire fence surrounding the tennis courts.

Some residents along side streets also experienced power outages Monday evening, although power remained on at Trion School following the storm.

Most importantly, Gilleland said no injuries had been reported as of Monday night.

Photos taken around Trion following the storm showed large trees and limbs down near homes and along roadways.

There was no immediate confirmation that a tornado was responsible for the damage. The storms that moved through the area were capable of producing strong, damaging wind gusts.

Crews were working Monday evening to clear trees and debris and assess the extent of the damage.