The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved a contractor to resurface nearly 70 miles of roads, with CW Matthews selected after receiving four competitive bids. The project, funded by voter-approved TSPLOST revenue, includes 80 roads, with major stretches on Trion Highway, Manning Mill Road, and McFarland Avenue. Work must start by July 1, 2025, with 40% of the project completed by the end of 2025, and the entire project finished by September 2026.
Authorities are asking for your help in locating 26-year-old Charles Dylan Warren, last seen at his home on Arkillous Circle in Rossville, on the evening of Saturday, May 3, 2025. Warren is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Authorities are investigating a theft at the Sherman Reservation in the Chattanooga-Chickamauga National Military Park on North Crest Road. On Sunday, May 4, two white males stole three bronze plaques valued at $18,000. The suspects were driving a late 90s to early 2000s model green Ford F-150 with a two-tone gray stripe and mismatched front wheel. Both males, in their mid-20s with brown hair, were spotted with one wearing a bright orange shirt resembling a construction safety vest. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced he will not seek the GOP nomination in next year’s crucial Senate race, which could impact control of the U.S. Senate. In a post on X, Kemp stated running “is not the right decision for me and my family.” He added that he’s committed to helping secure a strong Republican candidate. Recent polls show Kemp leading Senator Jon Ossoff by a narrow margin in a hypothetical 2026 matchup. With Kemp out, the race remains wide open as both parties gear up for what could be one of the closest contests of the year.
A Dade County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for molesting a teenage girl. Jesse Miles Seals was convicted last month. He will serve at least 20 in prison and will serve 15 years before he’s eligible for parole. The inappropriate interactions started when the victim was 12 years old.
LaFayette High School has released their 2025 Softball schedule . The season begins August 1st against Lakeview.
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