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GNTC to host Open House events on all six campuses April 17

Tuesday, April 1

Date and Time: Thursday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: all six GNTC campuses Catoosa County Campus, 120 College Park Drive, Ringgold Floyd County Campus, One Maurice Culberson Drive, Rome Gordon County Campus, 1151 Highway 53 Spur, Calhoun Polk County Campus, 466 Brock Road, Rockmart Walker County... Read More.

Walker County Adventure Acres Update

Monday, March 31

Adventure Acres playground pieces have arrived at the site. Construction of the walking trail is underway, and the splash pad is starting to be laid out.

Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launches ‘Operation Hands Free’ On April 1

Monday, March 31

TENNESSEE – On Tuesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, are partnering with Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for... Read More.

GNTC Human Resources Receives Model Agency Award

Monday, March 31

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025). The Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) conducted an assessment in five module areas and an optional policy review module. Thirteen agencies received a... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Saturday, March 29

Unsettled times are ahead with eye on Monday morning!

GA Forestry Commission Shares Website To Track Fires

Friday, March 28

Want to know if a fire is being fought locally or if it's a prescribed burn? Did you know that GA Forestry Commission has a site you can look at to check 24/7, 365 days a year? Go HERE and check... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Seeks Public’s Assistance Identifying 2 Subjects

Friday, March 28

The Criminal Investigations Division is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the subjects shown in these photos. The subjects are involved in a theft from a local business. If you have any information regarding the subject's identities, please contact Detective Tucker at the Fort... Read More.

City of LaFayette Road Closure Due To House Fire: 600 Block of South Main Street

Friday, March 28

Road Closure Notice: 600 Block of South Main Street Crews are actively working to contain a fully involved house fire in the 600 block of South Main Street. For your safety and to allow emergency personnel to operate efficiently, please avoid the area and seek... Read More.

Blood Drive In Honor Of Sgt Chuck Dunn Friday, March 28th

Thursday, March 27

The Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority is honoring Sgt Chuck Dunn with a blood drive Friday, March 28th from 12 to 5 pm at 4665 Happy Valley Rd, Flinstone. Those wishing to donate blood are reminded to eat a good meal prior to... Read More.

US Department Of Agriculture Distributes Rabies Vaccine By Aircraft April 7-15

Thursday, March 27

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will distribute oral rabies vaccine (ORV) by aircraft across Walker County and surrounding northwest Georgia areas from April 7-15. This operation is part of a nationwide effort by USDA to prevent the spread of raccoon rabies in... Read More.

Prescribed Burn By GA DNR Off Pocket Loop Road Near Rock Town On Pigeon Mtn

Thursday, March 27

Even with Governor Kemp requesting people to refrain from outdoor burning, Georgia Department of Natural Resources is conducting a large prescribed burn off of Pocket Loop near Rock Town on Pigeon Mountain. There is a large presence of smoke on the west side of... Read More.

Governor Kemp Wildfire PSA Urging People Not to Burn Outdoors

Thursday, March 27

In this public service announcement, Governor Brian Kemp addresses the citizens of Georgia regarding the current wildfire conditions across the state. With recent dry weather and increased fire activity, it’s more important than ever to stay informed, practice caution, and follow all fire safety... Read More.

GNTC to host Open House events on all six campuses April 17

Walker County Adventure Acres Update

Tennessee Highway Safety Office Launches ‘Operation Hands Free’ On April 1

GNTC Human Resources Receives Model Agency Award

Your Morning Weather Discussion

GA Forestry Commission Shares Website To Track Fires

Fort Oglethorpe Police Department Seeks Public’s Assistance Identifying 2 Subjects

City of LaFayette Road Closure Due To House Fire: 600 Block of South Main Street

Blood Drive In Honor Of Sgt Chuck Dunn Friday, March 28th

US Department Of Agriculture Distributes Rabies Vaccine By Aircraft April 7-15

Prescribed Burn By GA DNR Off Pocket Loop Road Near Rock Town On Pigeon Mtn

Governor Kemp Wildfire PSA Urging People Not to Burn Outdoors

Local/Regional News

Chickamauga Begins Storm Debris Cleanup, Residents Asked to Request Pickup

Walker County Voters Preparing for Georgia General Primary Runoff Election

Local Historian to Share Walker County’s Rich History at Community Presentation

Walker County Residents Invited to Final Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting