Chattooga County is in for an extended stretch of dry, sunny weather over the coming week, with comfortable afternoon temperatures and some of the chilliest overnight readings of the fall season. The National Weather Service says high pressure will dominate the weather pattern across Northwest Georgia, keeping rain chances extremely low through at least Thursday.
The Trion Lions Club is offering fresh pecans from the 2026 harvest, with proceeds supporting the club’s community service efforts.
The pecans are available at three locations in Chattooga County: Trion Drugs in Trion, Economy Pharmacy in Summerville, and Crossroads Pharmacy in Menlo.
This year’s selection includes 16-ounce packages of pecan halves for $14 and 16-ounce packages of pecan pieces, also priced at $14. Chocolate-covered pecans are available in 12-ounce packages for $11.
The annual pecan sale provides an opportunity for residents to purchase fresh pecans for holiday baking, homemade treats and gifts while supporting the Trion Lions Club’s charitable activities.
For more information about the pecan sale, contact Jan Morris at 706-346-7249.
The Trion Bulldogs celebrated Senior Night in impressive fashion Friday evening, November 6, defeating BEST Academy of Atlanta 40-7 at Sam R. McCain Stadium in Trion.
The victory marked the 599th win in the history of the Trion football program, bringing the Bulldogs one victory away from the historic 600-win milestone.
Trion entered Friday night’s contest with a 7-2 record and improved to 8-2 with the convincing victory.
The Bulldogs held BEST Academy to just seven points while putting 40 points on the scoreboard in front of the home crowd.
The win provided a fitting conclusion to the regular season as Trion recognized its senior players and celebrated another milestone in the school’s long football tradition.
With 599 victories now recorded in program history, Trion will look to reach the 600-win mark in its next outing as the Bulldogs prepare for postseason play.
Residents in the Welcome Hill community near Trion will see new fire hydrants installed as part of a major water system improvement project planned by Chattooga County.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 6, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will enjoy another relatively warm November afternoon today before a cold front brings a noticeable drop in temperatures over the weekend. Sunshine will return as the day progresses, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 70s. By Saturday, temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, and overnight lows will fall into the 30s in many locations over the next several nights.
Parents planning to sign their children up for basketball through the Trion Recreation Department have just one more day to register.
The department is accepting registrations for its youth basketball program through Saturday, November 7.
The program includes three divisions, with opportunities for boys and girls of different ages to participate.
The youngest division is 6U coed basketball, allowing boys and girls age 6 and under to play together.
Separate boys’ and girls’ divisions are available for ages 8U through 12U.
The Trion Recreation Department is encouraging parents to complete registration before Saturday’s deadline so their children can participate in the upcoming basketball season.
Registration closes November 7.
The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration is scheduled to meet this afternoon to certify results from Tuesday’s General Election.
The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office in Summerville.
Election officials have been reviewing and reconciling vote totals from Tuesday’s election, including absentee and provisional ballots, before making the results official.
All five Chattooga County precincts reported their results Tuesday night, with voters approving several local ballot measures.
Those measures included the renewal of the one-percent education sales tax and two proposals expanding property tax relief for qualifying senior citizens.
Voters in the Town of Trion also approved a school bond referendum.
Today is also the deadline for voters to correct certain problems with absentee ballots and provide required documentation for provisional ballots.
Under Georgia law, county election results must be certified no later than 5 PM Monday, November 9.
The results from Tuesday’s election remain unofficial until the certification process is completed.
The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its November meeting this Sunday, November 8, offering an opportunity for residents to learn more about local history while visiting one of the county’s historic homes.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 5, 2026:
