The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a federal lawsuit against Dollar General, accusing the discount retailer of repeatedly charging customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on store shelves, price tags and advertisements.
The Trion Recreation Department is making improvements to two of its recreational facilities, including resurfacing the community splash pad and adding new covered batting cages.
The department announced the projects Tuesday, sharing photographs of the work underway.
The splash pad, a popular warm-weather attraction for local families, is receiving a new surface. The improvements will help prepare the facility for future use when warmer weather returns.
Meanwhile, new covered batting cages are being added to the recreation department’s athletic facilities. The covered structure will provide an area for baseball and softball players to practice their hitting skills while offering protection from the weather.
Photographs shared by the recreation department show the splash pad undergoing resurfacing and the covered batting cage structure taking shape.
The projects are part of ongoing improvements to Trion’s recreational facilities, which serve children, families and youth sports programs throughout the community.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 28, 2026:
Chattooga County will enjoy several more days of dry weather and gradually warming temperatures before a developing weather system brings widespread rain to Northwest Georgia over the weekend.
A northwest Georgia nonprofit organization is celebrating a successful start to its Hunters Ending Hunger initiative, which has already provided fresh ground venison to 229 families during the opening month of the season.
Helping Hands Ending Hunger Inc. announced that bow hunters have been making a significant difference by donating harvested deer to help feed families in need throughout the region.
According to the organization, the donated venison has reached 229 families in just one month, marking a first for the program.
The organization also recognized Graysen Carpenter, a sophomore at Trion High School, for supporting the effort through the Kids Helping Kids initiative.
Students and families associated with Leroy Massey Elementary School, Summerville Middle School and Rome Middle School have also benefited from the program.
Helping Hands Ending Hunger credited the success of the initiative to participating hunters, community supporters and the vision of Allison Agnew, whose encouragement helped inspire the effort.
The organization hopes to build on its early success as hunting season continues, encouraging additional participation to help provide nutritious food to families facing food insecurity.
Helping Hands Ending Hunger says the initiative demonstrates how hunters, schools and community volunteers can work together to make a difference for families across northwest Georgia.
The Trion High School Lady Bulldogs softball team begins its quest for a state championship today as the Georgia High School Association Elite Eight tournament gets underway in Columbus.
Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 Mat-Dog Wrestling season in Trion, offering young athletes an opportunity to learn the sport of wrestling and become part of the Bulldog wrestling family.
The program is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade, regardless of experience level. Both beginners and returning wrestlers are encouraged to participate.
A registration event is scheduled for Monday, November 9, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at the Trion High School Wrestling Facility.
Organizers say the program welcomes young athletes of all skill levels, providing an opportunity to develop wrestling skills and participate in the sport.
Parents interested in registering their children can use the online registration link provided by Trion Wrestling or scan the QR code on the organization’s registration flyer.
The Mat-Dog Wrestling program is preparing for another season of youth wrestling in the Trion community.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 27, 2026:
Chattooga County residents can expect several more days of dry, pleasant fall weather before rain chances return just in time for Halloween weekend.
A Trion man arrested earlier this year following an alleged DUI incident and police pursuit on Old Highway 27 has been indicted by the Chattooga County Grand Jury.
Brandon Zane Tibbs, 2541 Old Highway 27, Trion, was indicted this month on charges of DUI, second-degree criminal damage to property, felony fleeing police, reckless driving and five other traffic offenses.
Tibbs was arrested on February 28, 2026, following an incident that led to multiple traffic-related charges.
The original arrest included allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, attempting to flee or elude law enforcement, and several additional traffic violations.
The October indictment moves the case forward in the court system, where Tibbs will have an opportunity to answer the charges.
An indictment is a formal accusation and does not constitute a finding of guilt. Tibbs is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
