The LaFayette City Council meets Monday night, with a public hearing on a proposed zoning change scheduled for 6:15, followed by the regular meeting at 6:30. Council members will consider several agreements, including one for the Glass Mill water transmission project and another involving advanced water meters. A proposed zoning overlay amendment and an agreement with Cumberland Applied Research Associates are also on the agenda. The meeting will be held at LaFayette City Hall.
Three felony arrests on Wednesday in Walker County. 38-year-old Kristen Renee King was charged with violation of probation. Wesley William Lawson, 28-years-old was booked on a felony credit card charge. Kennie Dewayne Montieth, 59-years-old was charged with interference of an electronic device. You can view the complete arrest report on our website at DiscoverWalker.com.
A correction to a story from yesterday morning, Georgia voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment allowing the state to establish a dedicated fund for upgrading emergency 911 services. Amendment Three received approximately 78-percent support in Tuesday’s election. The measure allows state lawmakers to dedicate existing revenues to improving emergency communications, without automatically creating a new tax or increasing 911 fees. The upgrades could eventually allow residents to send text messages, photographs and videos directly to emergency dispatchers. For Northwest Georgia, the technology could provide dispatchers with additional information during traffic crashes, fires and severe weather emergencies. However, upgrades will depend on future state legislation, funding and local implementation. The amendment was one of three constitutional amendments approved by Georgia voters.
Georgia’s duck hunting season opens Saturday, November 21st, according to the Department of Natural Resources. A special early hunting opportunity is also scheduled November 14th and 15th for youth ages 15 and younger, active-duty military and veterans. The regular season runs November 21st through the 29th, then resumes December 12th and continues through January 31st. Hunters must have a Georgia hunting license, migratory bird license and federal duck stamp. Complete season dates, bag limits and regulations are available at Georgia Wildlife dot com.
The final week of the regular season of high school football got underway last night. Ridgeland beat Southeast Whitfield 41-14. Coming up tonight. Dade County hosts Gordon Central, Gordon Lee is at LFO, Heritage is at home against Northwest Whitfield. Murray County visits Ringgold. The LaFayette Ramblers head to Coahulla Creek. You can hear that game tonight on Georgia 93-7. View a complete rundown of tonight’s high school football action at DiscoverWalker.com.