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June 16, 2026

Chattooga County Voters Cast Ballots In Primary Runoff Election

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Chattooga County voters headed to the polls Tuesday for Georgia’s Primary Runoff Election, with unofficial and incomplete results showing turnout of 13.02 percent among the county’s 15,410 registered voters. A total of 2,007 ballots were cast across the county’s five precincts.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – June 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 16, 2026:

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cooler Temperatures, Daily Storm Chances Continue Across Northwest Georgia; Heavy Rain Possible Later This Week

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Northwest Georgia residents can expect a stretch of cooler-than-normal temperatures and daily opportunities for showers and thunderstorms through the upcoming weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Today Is Election Day For Georgia’s Primary Runoff

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Today is Election Day in Chattooga County as voters head to the polls for Georgia’s Primary Runoff Election. Polls are open today, Tuesday, June 16, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Proposes $14.7 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

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The Town of Trion has released its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and is inviting residents to review the spending plan before its adoption later this month.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Back To School Bash Organizers Seeking Donations, Volunteers Ahead Of July Event

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With just over one month remaining before the annual Back to School Bash, organizers are continuing efforts to collect school supplies and recruit volunteers to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year.

The event is scheduled for July 16, 2026, and organizers hope to serve 400 students by providing backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and community resources.

According to organizers, donations received so far include 288 book bags, 350 erasers, 59 spiral notebooks, 96 pencil sharpeners, 50 pairs of scissors, 44 glue sticks, 24 highlighters, 40 pencils, and a variety of other school supplies. Despite the progress, additional donations are still needed to meet the goal of serving 400 students.

Several community organizations, agencies, businesses, and volunteers have already committed their support. Participants include Early Head Start, the Chattooga County Library, Atrium Health Chattooga, the Chattooga County Health Department, the Community Resource Center, the Cancer Coalition, the Summerville Recreation Department, and others.

Organizers have also secured four hairstylists who will provide free haircuts during the event, but they are seeking at least two additional stylists or barbers to assist.

Donations of school supplies, financial sponsorships, and volunteers are still being accepted. Anyone interested in helping may contact Maisha Ludy at 706-388-9849 or by email at maishaludy@gmail.com.

Organizers say community support will help ensure local students begin the new school year equipped with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

June 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Announces Destruction of Certain Student Records

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Trion City Schools has announced plans to destroy certain student records that are no longer needed for educational purposes, in accordance with Georgia Department of Education policies and procedures.

According to notices published by the school system, records associated with former students born in 2001 or who were part of the Class of 2019 are scheduled for destruction on July 1, 2026.

The records include those maintained by the school system’s Special Education Department, Student Support Services Department, and Gifted Program.

Former students or their guardians who wish to obtain copies of eligible records before they are destroyed must contact the appropriate department prior to July 1. Proper identification will be required before records are released.

For Special Education or Student Support Services records, individuals may contact the Student Services Department at (706) 734-0711. For Gifted Program records, inquiries may be directed to (706) 734-0724.

School officials said the records are being removed because they are no longer required for educational purposes and are eligible for destruction under state record-retention guidelines.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – June 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 15, 2026:

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cooler Air Arrives Across Northwest Georgia, Bringing Break From Summer Heat

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A cold front moving through Georgia is bringing noticeably cooler and less humid conditions to Northwest Georgia today, ending the recent stretch of hot and stormy weather.

June 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly Half Of Chattooga County Households Struggle To Afford Basic Needs, New ALICE Data Shows

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A newly released report from United For ALICE paints a sobering picture of financial hardship in Chattooga County, showing that many local families are struggling to make ends meet despite being employed.