Scorestream

Rock City Gondola Project Moves Forward Amid Community Concerns

Officials with Rock City appeared before Walker County commissioners Thursday seeking rezoning approval for a new gondola ride on Lookout Mountain. Rock City representatives say the gondola would transport visitors from the base of the mountain to the top, easing congestion on the winding mountain... Read More.

Summerville Police Warn Residents About Convincing Fake-Check Scams

Summerville police are warning residents about increasingly convincing fake-check scams after a recent incident involving a fraudulent “product tester” offer. According to a police report, a local man contacted officers after receiving an email claiming to be from a product-testing company associated with Nike. The... Read More.

Environmental Hazards Found at Walker County Courthouse, Officials Say

An account manager for Gordian told Walker County Commissioners on Thursday that the county courthouse contains multiple environmental hazards, following a recent walkthrough and structural review of the building. Kayla Johnson with Gordian said the assessment revealed the presence of mold, asbestos and lead-based paint... Read More.

Catoosa County Teen Reported Missing Has Been Found

The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that 16-year-old Joshua Ryan Slingerland, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been located. Joshua, a white male, was last seen in Catoosa County in the early hours of January 31, 2026, and authorities had indicated... Read More.

Walker County Delays Action on Rezoning Request

A rezoning request scheduled for the Walker County Board of Commissioners’ February 5 meeting will be postponed at the applicant’s request. Joan Brown had requested to rezone property at 6280 Hwy 151 (Tax Map & Parcel 0-516-005) from A-1 (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). While... Read More.

Absentee Ballots Issued for Walker County Special Election

Walker County voters who requested absentee ballots for the upcoming special election are receiving ballots outlining races for both state and federal offices. According to the ballot, the special election will take place March 10, 2026, and includes contests for U.S. House of Representatives District... Read More.

New Partnership Fast-Tracks Northwest Georgia Students Into Health-Care Careers

A new partnership is creating a faster pathway for northwest Georgia students to enter nursing and other health-care careers. The agreement brings together Murray County Schools, Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and health-care providers AdventHealth and Hamilton Medical Center to strengthen the region’s... Read More.

Georgia Expands Fine Arts Instruction in Public Schools

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods is announcing a continued expansion of fine arts instruction across the state’s public schools. According to the Georgia Department of Education, the initiative includes the creation of new fine arts pathways for high school students, as well as advocacy... Read More.

Walker County to Begin Five-Year Comprehensive Plan Update

Walker County officials are beginning the process of updating the county’s Joint Comprehensive Plan, as required under planning rules established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The update is part of a full five-year review of the plan, which serves as a long-range guide... Read More.

Harris to Host Town Hall in Catoosa County

Shawn Harris, a Democrat running for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, will host a town hall meeting in Catoosa County this week. The event is scheduled for tonight at the Ringgold Depot. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the town hall set to begin at... Read More.