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šŸŒ± How to report storm damage from Mondayā€™s powerful Trion microburst

Trion, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Trion? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How to report storm damage from Mondayā€™s powerful Trion microburst
  • Ex-Hays Prison officer tied to Trion faces new federal charges
  • Community remembers Howard Leon ā€œToosterā€ Ward, born in Trion, Georgia

Also on today's calendar: Antique Tractor & Small Engine Show and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Chattooga County EMA Provides Update on Storm Damage in Trion (allongeorgia.com) ā€” Residents in Trion are recovering after Mondayā€™s intense storm was confirmed as a wet microburst, not a tornado, with winds up to 70 mph that damaged at least four homes and downed numerous trees. Chattooga County EMA is still assessing damage and urges anyone with storm-related home damage who hasnā€™t reported it to call 706-857-3400, Option 2, so losses can be fully documented for recovery efforts.
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ā€¢ Former Trion corrections officer faces new drug and gun charges, convicted of smuggling meth (wdef.com) ā€” A former corrections officer who once worked at Hays State Prison in Trion is facing new federal drug and gun charges after previously serving time for smuggling meth and contraband into the facility. Prosecutors say the Calhoun man was found in 2025 with meth, heroin, pills, and loaded guns, leading to a fresh indictment that underscores ongoing concerns around prison-related trafficking in the region.
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ā€¢ Mr. Howard Leon 'Tooster' Ward (weisradio.com) ā€” Family and friends with ties to Trion are remembering Howard Leon ā€œToosterā€ Ward, who was born in Trion and later lived in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. The 75-year-old Army veteran and self-employed heating and air worker will be remembered at services Saturday, September 26, at Mason Funeral Home in Summerville, with visitation beginning late that morning.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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