Arrest Report – Saturday – January 24, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 24, 2026:

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Chattooga County Agencies Urge Residents to Prepare for Icing, Possible Outages and Hazardous Roads

As a winter storm moves into Northwest Georgia, emergency management and local agencies across Chattooga County are urging residents to stay informed, prepare now, and avoid travel if icing develops.

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Chattooga County EMA 911 Reports Cell Provider Issue Affecting Non-Emergency Lines

Chattooga County EMA 911 says some customers with certain cell phone providers may currently have trouble reaching the agency on its non-emergency phone lines. Officials say the issue has been reported, but until service is restored, residents who need to contact EMA 911 should use one of the following numbers: 706-578-2244, 706-591-3012, or 706-728-4409.

For emergencies, residents should continue to dial 911.

Trion Rec Games Cancelled for Saturday

The Trion Recreation Department has announced that all games will be cancelled for Saturday.  The recreation center will also be closed due to the weather.

 

Arrest Report – Friday – January 23, 2026

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

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Georgia Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.6% in December as State Adds Jobs Again

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday that Georgia’s unemployment rate for December 2025 was 3.6%, up slightly from a revised 3.5% in November. GDOL said Georgia’s rate remained 0.8 percentage point below the national unemployment rate, and matched the state’s rate from one year ago.

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Registration Open for Miss Trion Pageant Set for March 14 at Trion High School

Registration is now open for the Miss Trion Pageant, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Trion. The event is being hosted by the Pride of Trion Marching Band and will be held at the Trion High School Gym, located at 919 Allgood Street, Trion, GA.

Organizers say all information, registration, and online payment can be completed online at trionhighschoolbandboostersinc.org, and paper registration forms are also available through the school office. The pageant is listed as a public event, open to participants and supporters whether or not they use Facebook.

Winter Storm Watch Expanded Across North Georgia as Ice, Power Outages, and Dangerous Cold Threaten Weekend

Forecasters say a high-impact winter storm is increasingly likely across Georgia this weekend, with freezing rain and ice expected to be the primary hazards and the potential for widespread power outages and dangerous travel conditions. The Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to include most of North Georgia and a small portion of Central Georgia, with the watch starting 1:00 AM Saturday for the far northern tier and beginning 1:00 PM Saturday for areas generally near and south of I-20. Both time periods extend through 10:00 AM Monday.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – January 22, 2026

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

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – January 21, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 21, 2026:

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