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          The City of LaFayette says it is monitoring so-called “forever chemicals” in its drinking water and preparing for upcoming federal standards.  City Manager David Hamilton says the safety of the city’s drinking water remains a top priority, following national... Read More.

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Northwest Georgia voters will return to the polls April 7th after no candidate received a majority in Tuesday’s special election to fill the congressional seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene.  Democrat Shawn Harris led the race with 37 percent of the vote, while Republican Clay Fuller finished... Read More.

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          Voters head to the polls today for two important special elections that will shape representation for northwest Georgia in both Washington and Atlanta.  The biggest race is the special election for Georgia's 14th congressional district, the seat previously held... Read More.

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          Testing data submitted to federal regulators shows the City of LaFayette’s public drinking water system recorded PFAS levels 7.1 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s established limit.  The findings were highlighted in a nationwide map compiled by USA... Read More.

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          Walker County voters have one last chance to vote early today.  Early voting in the County ends this afternoon at 5 p-m. Officials say anyone who has not yet cast a ballot can still take advantage of early voting... Read More.

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          The National Park Service is conducting a prescribed burn today and tomorrow at Chickamauga Battlefield.  Officials say about 850 acres near Viniard-Alexander Road, east of LaFayette Road and west of Alexander Bridge Road, will be included. Areas affected include... Read More.

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          A Chattanooga man is facing murder charges in connection with the death of a Walker County resident.  The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found 38-year-old Robin Fredale Sutton dead from a gunshot wound inside a home in Rossville... Read More.

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           Qualifying is now underway in Walker County for several local offices.  According to the Walker County Elections Office, candidates began filing this week for seats on the Walker County Commission in Districts One and Two, and for Board of... Read More.

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          A Chickamauga man charged in a deadly Spring Creek Road crash has been extradited to Hamilton County.   James Bernard was taken into custody Friday, after being arrested earlier this month in Clayton County.  He faces charges including vehicular homicide... Read More.

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          Patients with Cigna insurance can breathe easier.  Cigna Healthcare and CommonSpirit Health — formerly known locally as CHI Memorial — have reached a new contract agreement.  That means CommonSpirit hospitals and facilities will remain in-network for Cigna members. The... Read More.

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          A judge with the Walker County Superior Court has denied a legal challenge to the City of Chickamauga charter filed by former Mayor Trey Deck.  Deck challenged the charter after the Chickamauga City Council voted to remove him from... Read More.

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The Walker County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam. Officials say callers are pretending to be deputies. Victims are told they missed jury duty or a court date. The callers then demand personal information. Sometimes, they ask for money. The Sheriff’s Office says it does not operate... Read More.