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July 11, 2026

Storm Chances Increase This Weekend With Heavy Rain Possible Across Northwest Georgia

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Hot and humid conditions will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia this weekend, but increasing thunderstorm activity is expected to bring periods of heavy rain and some relief from the heat.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

West Nile Virus concerns have public health officials reminding about mosquito-bite prevention

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Public health officials are urging Northwest Georgia residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the 2026 West Nile virus season gets underway earlier and more aggressively than it has in more than two decades.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Godfrey’s Tree Service Organizes GoFundMe For Trion Family After July 4 Storm Damage

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Kevin Godfrey and Lacey Gilreath with Godfrey’s Tree Service have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help a Trion family whose home was heavily damaged during severe storms on July 4, 2026.

July 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

One Suspect In Custody, Two Sought Following Alleged Shoplifting At Trion Walmart

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One man is in custody and two others remain at large following an alleged shoplifting incident Friday at Walmart in Trion.

According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader, three men were stopped while leaving the store after they were believed to have stolen several iPads.

Authorities say the suspects fled the scene before Chattooga County Sheriff’s deputies arrived. Law enforcement was able to apprehend one of the three men, while the other two remained at large as of Friday night.

Sheriff Schrader said investigators believe the three men may also be connected to other shoplifting incidents in Michigan and in Dalton, Georgia.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information has not yet been released.

WZQZ will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

July 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Showers and Storms Increase This Afternoon as Wet Weekend Takes Shape Across Northwest Georgia

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After another hot summer morning, weather conditions across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia are expected to become increasingly active this afternoon as a series of disturbances brings a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend and into early next week.

July 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Increase Today Ahead of Wet Weekend

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A more unsettled weather pattern begins building across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today, bringing a better chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Weather Continues Before Storm Chances Increase This Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia can expect another stretch of typical July weather today, with plenty of sunshine, afternoon heat, and only a slight chance of a few pop-up showers or thunderstorms late in the day.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High School Announces Orientation, Locker And Parking Purchase Dates

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Trion High School has announced important back-to-school dates for students and families.

Freshman and new student orientation will be held Wednesday, July 29, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Students and parents should meet at the high school gym. New students and freshmen will also be able to purchase lockers during orientation.

Locker and parking purchases for returning students will be held Friday, July 24, at the back entrance of Trion High School. Seniors may purchase from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., juniors from 9:30 until 11 a.m., sophomores from 11 a.m. until noon, and freshmen from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.

Students must wait until their assigned time slot to make purchases.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – July 7, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Week Ahead with Daily Afternoon Storm Chances Increasing by the Weekend

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Summer weather will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today with mostly sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees. After a dry start, a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m. Light winds will become westerly around 5 miles per hour during the afternoon before calming again tonight. Any storms that develop should diminish by early evening, with overnight lows falling to around 71.