LaFayette City offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Due to the holiday schedule, changes have been announced for residential garbage collection. Garbage normally collected on Monday and Tuesday will be picked up on today. Garbage scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday will be collected on tomorrow.
Channing Wilson delivered another standout performance at the season finale of The Road, finishing second overall in the competition. The season finale aired last night. Wilson was one of three finalists opening for Keith Urban, performing both a cover and an original song. His rendition of David Allan Coe’s “Ride” and his original “Blues Comin’ On” earned strong praise from Urban and Blake Shelton, who called Wilson the most consistent performer of the season. Audience ratings determined the winner, with Adam Sanders taking first place and Cassidy Daniels finishing third.
A Rossville man is facing multiple charges after police say he was driving under the influence of drugs and injured a child during a crash on Highway 27 northbound Saturday afternoon. Chattanooga police say a silver sedan was first reported driving erratically on Rossville Boulevard, running onto a sidewalk, nearly hitting another vehicle, and scraping a concrete barrier on I-24. The driver later lost control on Highway 27, striking multiple concrete barriers before the car came to rest across the roadway. Police identified the driver as 30-year-old David Jacob Brown. Officers say a child passenger was not buckled in and suffered a head injury. The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Brown denied drinking but admitted to snorting hydrocodone. Police say he was driving on a suspended license and had fentanyl and other drugs inside the vehicle. Brown faces several charges, including DUI, vehicular assault, and reckless endangerment. He is scheduled to appear in court February 4th, 2026.
The Walker County Board of Education is considering a possible move to a four-day school week. They are asking parents and guardians for input. School officials say feedback from families is critical as the board weighs the potential benefits and challenges of a shorter school week. Parents and guardians are encouraged to complete a brief online survey sharing how the change could impact students and the community. The survey is available online and will remain open as the board reviews public feedback.
Dalton State College and Walker County Schools have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening the teacher pipeline across northwest Georgia. The agreement guarantees student-teaching placements in Walker County Schools for Dalton State education majors from the county and offers qualified graduates an interview with the district, with no obligation to accept a position. School leaders say the partnership will help prepare future teachers through hands-on experience while supporting workforce development. Walker County Schools also committed to offering competitive salaries and benefits to new hires. The agreement is Dalton State’s fifth such partnership with area school systems this year.