A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook Walker County Saturday morning. The tremor, centered near Greenback, Tennessee, rattled homes and businesses across the area. It occurred just after 9am. Residents in LaFayette, Chickamauga and Rossville reported feeling the vibrations. Windows were rattled and furniture shifted during the quake. No injuries or major damages have been reported. Authorities are asking residents to report any structural issues. Though rare, authorities remind everyone that aftershocks could still occur.
A multiple vehicle accident with fatalities happened yesterday. At around 5:20 PM, the East Ridge Police and Fire Departments responded to the incident involving six passenger vehicles and a tractor trailer. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports multiple fatalities, with two cars fully engulfed in flames. By 6:45 PM, all individuals had been extricated and transported to safety. Crews remained on the scene throughout the evening cleaning up.
Residents of the Noble community are invited to a meeting next Monday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Center Point Baptist Church to discuss a proposed industrial development on Glass Road. The meeting, held in the church’s Fellowship Hall, will give residents a chance to voice concerns about the potential impact on the area’s rural character. The development has faced strong opposition, with residents fearing increased traffic and disruption to their quiet community.
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday that she won’t challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in next year’s midterm elections, offering relief to some Republicans. In a post on X, Greene dismissed concerns that her divisive style would alienate moderate Republicans and independents needed to defeat Ossoff. She also expressed frustration with the Senate’s lack of change. Ossoff, who narrowly won his seat in Georgia, remains a top target for Republicans. Governor Brian Kemp, who was once considered a strong contender, has opted out of the race, leaving the GOP nomination wide open. Republican Rep. Buddy Carter has already declared his candidacy for the seat.
Governor Brian Kemp has signed HB 331 into law, effective July 1, 2025. The new law bans the sale or trade of dogs, cats, and domestic rabbits in unregulated public spaces like parking lots, sidewalks, and flea markets. Breeders can still sell pets from their homes, businesses, or vet offices, but the law aims to curb reckless backyard breeding and prevent illicit pet sales. It does not apply to free animal giveaways or livestock sales, including rabbits used for food.