The Georgia Department of Education has released updated statewide lists of schools exiting federal identification—or making measurable progress toward exiting—along with the new 2024–25 Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) list.
A 72-year-old woman was arrested in Trion earlier this month following an alleged shoplifting incident at a retail store along U.S. Highway 27, according to an arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Rain chances are set to increase later this morning across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with light to moderate rainfall becoming widespread through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia will see a slow warm-up through midweek, with highs climbing back into the 50s and 60s as southerly flow increases.
The Town of Trion will hold a regular Workshop / Council Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in the Town Hall Conference Room.
The Workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after.
Residents with questions or comments are encouraged to contact Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas or the Town Hall Office, and staff will do their best to provide any requested information.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of December, 2025:
Recent Accidents on Penn Bridge Road are prompting changes
A winding section of Penn Bridge Road near the Chattooga River will soon see a lower speed limit as officials take action to address ongoing safety concerns. According to Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen, the change comes after repeated vehicle accidents and hazardous driving conditions in the area.
Families across Chattooga County, Northwest Georgia, and nearby Alabama communities are planning now as school systems across the region have set their Christmas break schedules for the 2025–2026 school year.
An arctic cold front moving into northwest Georgia tonight will bring gusty winds and the coldest air of the season to Chattooga County Sunday night into Monday morning. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect Sunday evening through Monday morning, and residents are urged to prepare now for a sharp drop in temperatures.
An arctic blast is headed for Chattooga County early next week, and forecasters say temperatures could plunge into the teens, with wind chills making it feel even colder in some areas. The dangerous drop in temperatures raises concerns not only for people but also for outdoor pets, and local officials and animal-welfare groups are urging residents to take immediate steps to prepare.