Walker County voters heading to the polls Tuesday will see more than just candidate races on their primary election ballot. Republican and Democratic ballots will also include a series of party opinion questions, often called straw poll questions. Democratic ballots include two questions, while Republican ballots feature eight questions covering issues like election integrity, immigration enforcement, public school policies, bail reform and cellphone use in schools. Election officials say the questions are non-binding and voters are not required to answer them for their ballot to count. Polls across Walker County will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Four felony arrests in Walker County on Monday. Among those booked, 57-year-old Allen Scott Williams was arrested on possession of a schedule IV with the intent to distribute. 23-year-old Harrison Alexander Ward was charged with making terroristic threats, aggravated assault and battery. You can view the complete arrest report on our website at DiscoverWalker.com.
Visitors celebrating Independence Day in Northwest Georgia will find patriotic fun at Cloudland Canyon State Park and James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park as part of Georgia’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Cloudland Canyon will feature programs on frontier skills and early American history, while Sloppy Floyd State Park plans family activities including sandcastle contests and water wars. Georgia State Parks officials say events across the state will combine history, outdoor recreation and family-friendly fun throughout the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Officials with the National Park Service celebrated the completion of the newly restored Dyer Road at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park last week. The project is part of an 8-point-1 million dollar roadway improvement effort across the historic battlefield. Superintendent Brad Bennett says the roads help connect thousands of visitors to important historic sites. The work includes resurfacing roads, repairing drainage systems, and improving safety throughout the park. Officials say the project is funded through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund.