Drivers in Northwest Georgia are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in the state. The average price for regular unleaded in Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties is just $2.75 per gallon, making it the cheapest metro area in Georgia. Statewide, gas prices inched up just a penny over the past week, with Georgians now paying an average of $2.91 per gallon. That’s the same price as a month ago and 31 cents less than this time last year. AAA reports it now costs about $43.65 to fill up a 15-gallon tank — nearly five dollars less than last summer. Nationally, the average sits at $3.13 per gallon, holding steady for another week. AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters says crude oil prices remain stable, and with summer travel winding down, major jumps at the pump aren’t expected anytime soon. However, as hurricane season ramps up, forecasters warn that storms could impact fuel production and supply in the coming weeks.
The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection with a recent theft from a local business. Investigators have released photos of the individual believed to be involved in the incident. You can view the photos of the suspect on our website, DiscoverWalker.com. Authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the person or who may have information regarding their identity to come forward. Contact the Fort Oglethorpe Police Dpartment.
Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk has announced that the Sheriff’s Office is now officially a Limited Purpose Academy, certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. This new status allows the agency to offer advanced and specialized law enforcement training right here in Northwest Georgia. Seventeen officers from across the region just completed the first 40-hour course, “Field Training Officer,” on August 15th. Sheriff Sisk says the designation will strengthen local policing through enhanced training opportunities.
If you’re traveling on I-75 through North Georgia, be prepared for overnight lane closures tonight and tomorrow night as crews work on bridge repairs. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, two right northbound lanes of I-75 will be closed tonight for repairs on the bridge over Peavine Creek, between mile markers 352 and 353. Tomorrow night, crews will shift to the bridge over State Route 146, between mile markers 353 and 354. Closures begin each night at 8 p.m. and will last until 6 a.m. the following morning. Drivers should plan for delays and use extra caution in the work zones.