Area News
Lyerly Dam Road Closed Due To Flooding
A portion of Lyerly Dam Road is closed between bridge and dumpsite. The Chattooga River is rising and is out of its banks. Water is going over the roadway.
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Read MoreTrion Class Of 2009 Planning Reunion
Trion High School’s Class of 2009 will celebrate their 10-year reunion on May 11. There will be a 10 a.m. golf tournament at the Trion Golf Course and a pot-luck style family picnic at noon at the Trion Track Field. That evening, the class will celebrate together at Sweet P’s at the Tavern. Dinner, entertainment, and…
Read MoreApartment Fire Caused By Cigarette Igniting An Oxygen Tank
A Silver Leaf Apartment in Trion was seriously damaged yesterday after the resident’s cigarette ignited his oxygen tank, according to Trion Police Chief David Gilleland. “Trion Police Department along with EMS and Trion Fire Department responded to a fire at the residence of Edgar Hunter, 65, of 365 Thomas Road Apartment 3. There was a fire that…
Read MoreTrion Police Arrests Two On Meth Charges Within Minutes Of Each Other
Complaints received by the Trion Police Department resulted in two men being arrested on drug charges Thursday, according to Trion Police Chief David Gilleland. Investigator Dexter Blackmon arrested Joshua Dale White, 29, for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects. Inv. Blackmon also arrested Anthony Lee Lewis, 33, on Pine Street, for possession…
Read MoreTrion Investigators Looking For Answers In Yesterday’s Death
The Trion Police Department continues to investigate the death of 35-year-old Joshua Lee Brown, of 2248 Old Hwy. 27. Brown’s body was discovered by family members in a field and near a creek at the intersection of Thomas Road and First Street. “Trion Police Officers, EMS and fire arrived on the scene and located the…
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One Dies In Fatal Trion Accident
(Update 3:30 p.m.: Trion Police Chief David Gilleland said his department is actively investigating an ATV crash that happened sometime last night. The name of the man who died in the crash has not been released. The name will be released pending family notification. “Initially it looks like a four-wheeler accident that happened last night,”…
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Chattooga Schools opening 2 hours later
“Due to the forecast of rain, downed trees and flooding the Chattooga County Schools will delay the opening of schools for two hours on Thursday 21 February. Buses will pick up students two hours later than their normal time,” Supt. Jimmy Lenderman said.
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