Chattooga County will enjoy another mild and mostly dry day Friday, but changes are on the way for Halloween weekend as a weather system brings increasing clouds and a chance of rain Saturday night into Sunday.
Today, Friday, October 30, is the final opportunity for Chattooga County voters to cast their ballots early ahead of next Tuesday’s General Election.
Early voting concludes this evening at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.
The Registrar’s Office is open today from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., giving voters one final opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day.
Early voting began October 13 and has continued for three weeks, including two Saturdays.
Voters must present an acceptable form of photo identification when casting their ballots. A Georgia driver’s license, even if expired, is among the acceptable forms of identification.
This year’s ballot includes several important local questions, including proposed homestead property tax exemptions, renewal of the education sales tax and a bond referendum for the Town of Trion.
Georgia voters will also decide statewide races, congressional contests and proposed constitutional amendments.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, when polls across Georgia will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Residents voting on Election Day must report to their assigned voting precinct rather than the Registrar’s Office, unless that office is their designated polling location.
Voters can verify their registration status, review a sample ballot and find their assigned Election Day polling location through the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
There will be no additional early voting Saturday or Sunday. Anyone who does not vote today will need to cast their ballot at their assigned precinct on Tuesday.
Sources: Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, Chattooga County Registrar’s Office, Georgia 2026 General Election Calendar.
The Trion Lady Bulldogs are moving on in the Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Tournament after picking up another victory Thursday afternoon in Columbus.
Trion defeated Emanuel County Institute 1-0 in a tightly contested game at the South Commons Softball Complex, continuing the Lady Bulldogs’ impressive postseason run.
Trion Athletics confirmed the victory Thursday afternoon, celebrating the team’s hard-fought win and announcing that the Lady Bulldogs will return to action Friday, October 30, at 3:30 p.m.
The victory follows Trion’s 2-0 win over Irwin County on Wednesday and keeps the Lady Bulldogs in contention for a state championship.
The Lady Bulldogs have now recorded back-to-back shutouts in Columbus, allowing no runs in their first two games at the tournament.
Trion Athletics encouraged supporters to keep cheering on the team as the Lady Bulldogs prepare for Friday’s matchup.
Friday’s game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus.
WZQZ News will continue following the Lady Bulldogs as they compete for a state title.
Three inmates were injured in an altercation at Hays State Prison in Trion on Tuesday, October 27, prompting the Georgia Department of Corrections to place more than two dozen correctional facilities across the state on lockdown amid concerns about possible gang retaliation.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 29, 2026:
The Trion Lady Bulldogs are moving on in the Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Tournament after opening Elite Eight competition Wednesday with a 2-0 shutout victory over Irwin County in Columbus.
Chattooga County residents can expect another warm and mostly sunny day Thursday, but a change in the weather pattern will bring increasing rain chances over the weekend.
Natural gas customers served by the Town of Trion have the option of requesting a safety device designed to reduce the risk of fires, explosions and property damage if an underground gas service line is accidentally broken.
Atrium Health Floyd is reminding residents that outpatient diagnostic imaging services are available at its freestanding emergency department in Trion, providing local patients with access to several common medical tests without traveling outside Chattooga County.
Chattooga Family Connection and the Community Resource Center of Chattooga are preparing for a busy holiday season, with plans for a free food distribution event, a Christmas donation drive and opportunities for local residents to volunteer.