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The field is taking shape for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District special election set for March 10. The race follows the resignation of former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. A crowded Republican field has already emerged, including State Senator Colton Moore, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Clayton... Read More.

          School is back in session after the Christmas break today for Walker and Catoosa County Schools.  Chickamauga City Schools and Chattooga County returns tomorrow.  Dade County also goes back tomorrow.            The Walker County Board of... Read More.

Authorities in Chattooga County continue to investigate a shooting that happened last night on Highway 337.  One victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.  More details are expected today.           The City of LaFayette has announced a new name... Read More.

       No charges will be filed against the parents of a two-year-old boy who was shot on Christmas Day in Rock Spring.  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday that its review of the case is complete and the shooting was accidental.... Read More.

         The mother of a two-year-old shot in the head on Christmas morning in Walker County has been arrested on unrelated charges. Authorities say thirty-two-year-old Candice Nicole McClain of Chickamauga was taken into custody by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Walker... Read More.

         A Rossville man is in custody after being charged with multiple child sex crimes in Walker County.  Authorities say officers were first called on December 11th after a minor victim came forward with allegations of sexual abuse. Investigators say the... Read More.

          A two-year-old child from Rock Spring was in critical condition over the weekend after being shot in the head Christmas morning.  Deputies were called to a home on Tarvin Road around 9:50 a.m. Christmas Day, where first responders found... Read More.

           A two-year-old child from Rock Spring is in critical condition after being shot in the head Christmas morning, according to the Walker County Sheriff's Department.  Deputies were called to a home on Tarvin Road around 9:50 a.m. First responders... Read More.

         Georgia District Attorney Clay Fuller of Lookout Mountain has officially entered the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, seeking to replace Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene following her upcoming resignation.  Fuller says he is running after prayer and consultation with family... Read More.

        LaFayette City offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, in observance of the Christmas holiday.  Due to the holiday schedule, changes have been announced for residential garbage collection. Garbage normally collected on Monday and Tuesday will be picked up on... Read More.

        Looks like the rain ended during the overnight hours.  We'll be a little chilly today.  Patrick Core has your up to date forecast all day on Georgia 93-7.  According to drought dot gov, 2025 is shaping up to be a... Read More.

         LaFayette City offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th and 25th, for the Christmas holiday.  Due to the closure, residential garbage pickup will change. Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected Monday, December 22nd, while Wednesday and Thursday... Read More.