A judge this week handed down a $1.8 million judgment in a year long legal dispute between Walker County’s wastewater authority and the city of Chattanooga. A U.S. District Judge concluded that Walker County’s wastewater authority, owes Chattanooga just over $1.8 million in unpaid charges for treating large portions of the county’s raw sewage at Chattanooga’s Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant. In addition to the unpaid charges, the judge ordered the Walker County sewer authority to pay interest on those charges for the pre-judgment period.
The judgment also authorizes Chattanooga to immediately terminate its interconnection with Walker County. Walker County’s wastewater authority directs about 2 million gallons of sewage daily to Chattanooga’s wastewater treatment plant.
A cold weather advisory is in effect for Northwest Georgia this morning. The advisory is in effect until 10am. Use caution if you have to be outside for any extended period of time. Make sure you wear the appropriate clothing. Would be a good morning to break out your gloves. Use caution as you travel today. The low overnight temperatures can cause slippery road conditions. Watch out for runoff areas and shaded spots. Give yourself some time and drive safely this morning.
We told you yesterday about a new bill moving through the Georgia General Assembly. The bill would require schools to issue maps and access points to law enforcement in case of a life-threatening situation. That system is already in place in Walker County. The county emergency center is able to see in real time where the threat is through the school’s security cameras. A mobile panic alarm for faculty and staff has not been implemented. Emergency leaders in the county say that is next.
The US Army Band will hold a concert at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School next Friday night, February 28th. The show starts at 8pm. The band will blend the classics with contemporary works. No tickets are required, seating for the concert will be first come, first serve.
We spent so much time yesterday going through school and government closings and the winter weather that we failed to update you on the LaFayette girls basketball team. The Lady Ramblers fell on Tuesday night to Dougherty 58-39 in the first round of the state tournament. The LaFayette boys saw their season come to an end last night. Cross Creek beat the Ramblers 86-39.