Rock City leaders say new sound data shows the proposed Lookout Mountain gondola would operate at noise levels comparable to a quiet neighborhood. Rock City says the closest residence would be about 280 feet from the route, with projected noise levels of roughly 39 decibels. The company says that’s quieter than a modern refrigerator, and newer gondola systems isolate motors and machinery inside stations to reduce noise. Rock City says the system’s enclosed design would further dampen sound, as it continues addressing community concerns about the proposed project.
Walker County Fire Rescue is hiring. Starting pay is 53-thousand, 965 dollars. Applications must be submitted on or before October 15th. To apply, visit WalkerCountyGA dot gov and look for the Fire Rescue employment opportunities. More information can be found on the Walker County Government Facebook page.
A Summerville man convicted on lesser charges in the shooting death of Christopher “D.J.” Chapman has been sentenced to 25 years. Deoveon LaWayne Price was found not guilty of murder, felony murder, and one firearm charge in connection with Chapman’s June 6th, 2025 shooting death on Oak Street. A jury found Price guilty of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Judge Melissa Hise sentenced Price to 20 years for aggravated assault and five years for the firearm charge. The first five years will be served in confinement, with the remainder on probation.
The Walker County Board of Education meets Monday at six p.m. at the Department of Education Building on North Cherokee Street. The agenda includes a five-year capital projects plan, an ESPLOST-funded wrestling mat for LaFayette High School, and a parking pad project at Ridgeland High School. The board will also consider an HVAC change order at Gilbert Elementary, several school contracts, grants and agreements, and the superintendent’s report.
LaFayette Volleyball picked up two wins on Tuesday night. The Ramblers are now 3-0 in region play after 3 set wins over Union County and Ringgold. LaFayette returns to action again on Tuesday at Coahulla Creek.