
A 39-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested after authorities investigated a wreck involving a Ford Mustang and determined that his account of what happened was inconsistent with evidence gathered at the scene.

A 39-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested after authorities investigated a wreck involving a Ford Mustang and determined that his account of what happened was inconsistent with evidence gathered at the scene.

Residents in Trion may hear tornado warning sirens sounding Friday afternoon, but there will be no cause for alarm.
Trion Police Chief David Gilleland has announced that the Town of Trion will conduct a scheduled test of its tornado warning sirens at 12 PM Friday, October 9.
The test is intended to ensure the town’s outdoor warning system is functioning properly and ready to alert residents in the event of severe weather.
Residents who hear the sirens at noon Friday should be aware that the activation is only a scheduled test and does not indicate an actual tornado warning.




Trion residents are cleaning up this morning following a strong thunderstorm that caused widespread damage across the town Monday evening.
Trion Police Chief David Gilleland told WZQZ News Monday night that the damage was extensive, with numerous trees and limbs brought down across town.
Damage was reported in front of Mount Vernon Mills and along Simmons Street, Town Hall Drive, Marsh Avenue and Pine Street, as well as several other locations. Crews had already cleared the area in front of the mill when Gilleland spoke with WZQZ shortly before 7:45 PM.
One of the more significant areas of damage was at the Trion Recreation Department, where a large tree came down near the tennis courts.
Gilleland told WZQZ the falling tree took out the entire fence surrounding the tennis courts.
Some residents along side streets also experienced power outages Monday evening, although power remained on at Trion School following the storm.
Most importantly, Gilleland said no injuries had been reported as of Monday night.
Photos taken around Trion following the storm showed large trees and limbs down near homes and along roadways.
There was no immediate confirmation that a tornado was responsible for the damage. The storms that moved through the area were capable of producing strong, damaging wind gusts.
Crews were working Monday evening to clear trees and debris and assess the extent of the damage.

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The Trion Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Secretary/Chief Clerk of Court position.

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Summerville Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle that was reported missing from a residence early Sunday morning.
According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer J. Pledger was dispatched at approximately 9:34 AM on Sunday, September 6, after Connie Bramlett reported that her vehicle had been stolen.
Bramlett told police she discovered the vehicle missing when she attempted to leave her residence that morning. She said a neighbor had last seen the vehicle at approximately 4 AM.
Police described the stolen vehicle as a black Ford EcoSport Titanium with dings in various areas. Bramlett told officers she was unsure whether the vehicle was locked when it was taken.
According to the report, officers spoke with neighbors and determined the vehicle was still outside the residence at approximately 4 AM. A neighbor reported hearing a vehicle with no muffler at around 5:30 AM, leading police to believe the Ford was taken sometime between 4 and 5:30 AM.
Police checked the vehicle identification number and obtained the vehicle’s tag information. A BOLO — Be On the Lookout — was issued to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Trion City Police Department and surrounding counties.
The officer later attempted to locate the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The vehicle information was entered into GCIC.
The investigation remains ongoing.

A 41-year-old Trion woman is facing multiple charges after police say she intentionally struck her husband with a vehicle during a domestic dispute.

The Town of Trion has announced that the Business Office, Maintenance Department, and Gas Department will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday Easter holiday.
Officials also say that garbage normally collected on Friday will instead be picked up on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
In addition, the Trion Recreation Center will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, and Saturday, April 4, 2026.
For emergency calls involving gas service or the Trion Police Department, residents are asked to call 911, and emergency dispatchers will contact the proper personnel.