Chattooga County Woman Indicted In Elder Abuse Case

A Chattooga County woman has been indicted by the Grand Jury in connection with an alleged family violence incident involving an elderly person.

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Chattooga County Voters Head To Polls Tuesday For Primary Runoff Election

Chattooga County voters will return to the polls Tuesday, June 16, to cast ballots in Georgia’s Primary Runoff Election, which will determine party nominees in several key federal, statewide, and legislative races ahead of November’s General Election.

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Summerville Middle And Trion Elementary Beat The Odds In State Academic Report

The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement has released its annual “Beating the Odds” analysis, showing how schools in Chattooga County Schools and Trion City Schools performed compared to statistical expectations.

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More Details Released In Drug Case Involving Hays State Prison Inmate

Over the weekend, WZQZ News reported about a Georgia Department of Corrections inmate who was charged in connection with a drug case out of North Carolina. Additional information now shows that the inmate, Rudy Cameron Lee, is housed at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, and investigators say the case involved a larger drug trafficking and contraband operation.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – June 14, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, June 14, 2026:

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Cloudy With Rain Chances Today With Some Storms Possible

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become increasingly widespread throughout the day Sunday, bringing periods of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds to the area. Temperatures will climb to around 88 degrees before storms become more numerous during the afternoon and evening hours.

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Back To School Bash Organizers Seeking Supply Donations

Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4 until 6 p.m. and will include music, free back-to-school haircuts, shaved ice treats, community resources, and support for students preparing for the new school year.

Maisha Ludy with Chattooga Family Connection says school supply donations are still needed. Items currently being requested include notebook paper, binders, dividers, markers, colored pencils, highlighters, composition books, glue sticks, and scissors.

Those who would like to donate supplies may contact Ludy at 706-388-9849 or email maishaludy@gmail.com.

Monetary donations are also being accepted. Donations may be made at United Community Bank to Chattooga County Collaborative, through CashApp at $MaishaLudy, or through Venmo at @Maisha-Ludy.

Organizers say every donation, large or small, will help support local students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

Chattooga River Fest Happening Today In Trion

The 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest is happening today in Trion.

The event, presented by the Family Crisis Center, will be held from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. today, Saturday, June 13, at the Trion Recreation Area, located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion.

The family-friendly festival will feature free parking and free admission, along with a free kayak paddle on the river, a free KidZone, open mic performances, educational demonstrations and talks, festival food, exhibitors, and more.

A cornhole tournament will also be part of the day’s activities, with registration and fees required for tournament participants and vendors.

The Chattooga River Group will have kayak raffle tickets and merchandise available for purchase at the CRG tent.

The day will wrap up with The Band Chickamauga performing from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Arrest Report – Friday – June 12, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, June 12, 2026:

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Chattooga County Housing Market Shows Steady Activity in May

The housing market in Chattooga County continued to show steady activity during May 2026 as the spring home-buying season remained in full swing across Northwest Georgia.

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