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October 21, 2026

Trion Town Council To Hold Workshop And Regular Meeting Thursday

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The Town of Trion will hold its regular workshop and Town Council meeting Thursday evening, October 22, at Trion Town Hall.

According to an official meeting notice issued by Mayor Mickey McGraw, the workshop will begin at 6 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room, with the regular Town Council meeting immediately following.

The meeting provides an opportunity for town leaders to discuss municipal business and address matters affecting the community.

The notice, dated October 16, was distributed to Town Council members and local news media by the mayor’s office.

Residents who have questions or comments about the upcoming meeting can contact Mayor McGraw or the Trion Town Hall office at 706-734-2332 to request additional information.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Seeking Bids For Natural Gas Line Project On Old Highway 27

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The Town of Trion is seeking bids for work on its natural gas system along Old Highway 27, including construction of a bypass around a problem with an existing gas line.

September 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Council Approves $5-Per-Hour Pay Increase For Firefighters

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The Trion Town Council has approved a significant pay increase for firefighters, a move aimed at improving compensation and helping retain fire personnel.

During the council’s August 27 meeting, Mayor Mickey McGraw made a motion to increase firefighter pay by $5 per hour. The motion was seconded and received unanimous approval from the council.

Under an ongoing cost-sharing arrangement between the town and Mount Vernon Mills, the company will pay half of the increase, or $2.50 per hour.

The increase represents an effort by town officials to improve compensation for the firefighters who provide emergency response and fire protection services to the Trion community.

The unanimous vote puts the higher hourly pay in place with the cost of the increase shared equally between the Town of Trion and Mount Vernon Mills.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Council Meeting Set For Thursday

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The Town of Trion will hold its regular workshop and council meeting this Thursday, August 27.

According to Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the workshop will begin at 6 PM in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The regular council meeting will follow shortly after the workshop concludes.

Residents with questions or comments about the meeting may contact Mayor McGraw or the Trion Town Hall office for additional information.

July 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Meet July 30

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The Trion Town Council will hold its regular workshop and council meeting on Thursday, July 30, at Trion Town Hall.

According to a notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the workshop will begin at 6 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The workshop provides council members an opportunity to discuss agenda items before the regular meeting, where official business is conducted.

Mayor McGraw said anyone with questions or comments may contact the Trion Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Schools Seeking Renewal of Education SPLOST, Bonding Authority

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The Trion City School System is asking the Trion Town Council to support placing a renewal of the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST, on the November ballot to continue funding major capital improvements without increasing property taxes.

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 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Survey Work Begins for Proposed $62 Million Bioenergy Plant in Trion

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Survey crews have begun geotechnical work for a proposed $62 million bioenergy plant planned for Trion’s industrial park, marking the first visible activity associated with the project.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Hold Special Called Meeting Tuesday

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The Town of Trion has scheduled a Special Called Meeting for Tuesday, June 2, to discuss matters related to the town’s Industrial Park.

According to a notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the meeting will be held in the Town Hall Conference Room and will begin at 6 p.m. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Industrial Park.

Mayor McGraw stated that anyone with questions or comments may contact him or the Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

May 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council Meeting Set For Thursday

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The Town of Trion will hold a regular workshop and council meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow shortly afterward.

Mayor Mickey D. McGraw said anyone with questions or comments may contact him or the Town Hall Office for more information.