Traffic Advisory – March 25, 2024
Traffic advisory: A contractor with the railroad company will be working around Bell Road and Glass Road in Rock Spring early this week. Both roads will be closed at the railroad tracks for the day while they work.
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Fiddler Announces Candidacy For Superior Court Judge Of The Lookout Mountain Circuit
Ann Willard Fiddler, officially announced her candidacy for Superior Court Judge of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit consisting of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties for the seat currently held by the Honorable Judge Kristina Cook Graham. The non-partisan primary election occurs on May... Read More.
LaFayette High School Band Holds Second Songs for the Band Benefit Concert
The LHS Rambler Band held its second Songs for the Band benefit concert arranged by LHS alumni and Nashville singer-songwriter Channing Wilson. Channing brought with him fellow singer-songwriters Jonathan Singleton and Rob Snyder. All three men have written for Luke Combs and many other... Read More.
Walker This Week Episode 9
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Walker County Democratic Party Offering Annual Scholarship Honoring Susan Darling
The Walker County Democratic Party has established an annual scholarship program as a memorial to honor long-time member and public servant Susan Darling. Mrs. Darling was very involved with 4-H students and worked with special needs children whom she would let help on her... Read More.
GNTC Announces Appointment of Five Members to Board of Directors
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Josh Ingle, Tyler Kendall, Jeff Petrea, Jessica “Missy” Puckett and Megan Talley to its Board of Directors.Ingle has served as superintendent of Dade County Schools since 2021. His previous positions with the school system include... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff’s Office to Hold Awards and Recognition Ceremony
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office will have an awards and recognition ceremony
on Wednesday evening, March 20th, 2024 at 6:30 P.M., at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 N Highway 27 Rock Spring, GA 30739.Civilian and officers will be recognized for, Life Saving award, Medal of... Read More.
State Senator Colton Moore banned from the Georgia House Chambers at the State Capital Thursday
State Senator Colton Moore was banned from the Georgia House Chambers at the State Capital Thursday. Senators were debating a resolution that would have allowed a building on the University of North Georgia’s campus to have been named for former House Speaker David Ralston... Read More.
Annual Audit Available for Review
The annual audit report of governmental and business activities in Walker County will be presented during the Walker County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The report covers the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023, and spans 112... Read More.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Secures Federal Funding for Vital Projects
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has secured federal funding for seven vital projects in Northwest Georgia through the annual Community Project Funding Request process. These projects, aimed at enhancing the quality of life and fostering economic and social development, have been signed into law on... Read More.
Georgia Department of Transportation Installs New Signs on Lookout Mountain
The Georgia Department of Transportation - Northwest has installed new signage along the 90-degree curve on SR 136 just west of Sunset Drive. The new signs detect approaching vehicles and light up as drivers reach them to help direct motorists through the curve. We... Read More.
Fort Oglethorpe Police Requesting Assistance Identifying Subject
Investigators are requesting assistance identifying the persons shown in these photos in reference to Forgery case that occurred at a local business. If you have any information regarding their identity, please contact Detective Gebelein at (706) 866-2512 in reference to case number FOP2403091