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Fort Oglethorpe Police Ask for Public’s Help Locating Kallie Carringer

Monday, August 24

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Kallie Carringer. Police are asking anyone who knows Carringer’s whereabouts, or who has recently seen or had contact with her, to contact the department. Anyone with information is asked... Read More.

Rock City Releases Responses to Top Concerns Over Lookout Mountain Gondola

Monday, August 24

Rock City Enterprises is responding to community concerns surrounding its proposed gondola project on Lookout Mountain, addressing questions ranging from traffic and noise to safety and environmental impacts. Company leaders have discussed the proposal during recent community meetings, and Rock City said in a news... Read More.

LaFayette Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Investigation

Monday, August 24

The LaFayette Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run crash last month. According to police, the crash happened around 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at the intersection of East Villanow Street (Georgia Highway... Read More.

LaFayette City Council Calls Special Meeting Tuesday to Discuss Golf Training Facility

Monday, August 24

The LaFayette City Council will hold a special called meeting Tuesday evening, with a golf training facility listed as the only item of new business on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, at LaFayette City Hall. According to the meeting... Read More.

Walker County First Stop on Congressman Clay Fuller’s New Constituent Services Tour

Monday, August 24

Walker County will be the first stop on a new constituent services tour across Georgia’s 14th Congressional District organized by U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller’s office. The new “County Connections” initiative will bring members of Fuller’s staff directly into communities across the district to assist residents... Read More.

Dade, Walker Area Has Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices as State Average Climbs

Monday, August 24

Drivers in Dade and Walker counties are seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Georgia even as the statewide average continues to climb amid pressure on global oil markets. According to AAA – The Auto Club Group, the Catoosa-Dade-Walker metro market is averaging $3.71... Read More.

Walker County Data Center Study Committee to Hold First Meeting Thursday

Sunday, August 23

The Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee will hold its first meeting Thursday, August 27, as county officials begin reviewing potential regulations for data center development. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 Highway... Read More.

Chattooga County 911 Launches Logan’s List to Help Residents With Special Needs

Sunday, August 23

Chattooga County 911 is participating in a program designed to give first responders important information that could help them better assist residents with special needs during an emergency. The county has announced its participation in Logan’s List, a voluntary program authorized under Georgia House Bill... Read More.

LaFayette Police Commend Three Officers Following Prowling Suspect Arrest

Saturday, August 22

The LaFayette Police Department is recognizing three officers for their quick response and investigative work that led to the arrest of a prowling suspect earlier this month. Staff Sergeant Houser, Sergeant Hunt and Patrolman Craig were commended by the department following an incident on August... Read More.

Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Strikes Resaca, No Damage Reported

Saturday, August 22

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded in the Resaca community early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck just before 5 a.m. Saturday. The USGS reported the quake had a depth of approximately 9 kilometers, or about 5.6 miles. Gordon County Emergency... Read More.

Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Rock Spring Office to Close Temporarily for Repairs

Friday, August 21

The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s office in Rock Spring will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, August 24, as renovations and repairs continue following substantial water damage earlier this year. The office is located inside the Local Government Services building at 122 Highway 95.... Read More.

Walker County Receives $20,180 Grant for Historic Preservation Survey

Friday, August 21

Walker County is one of six communities across Georgia receiving federal grant funding to support historic preservation efforts. The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, recently announced more than $125,000 in Historic Preservation Fund subgrants for projects... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Ask for Public’s Help Locating Kallie Carringer

Rock City Releases Responses to Top Concerns Over Lookout Mountain Gondola

LaFayette Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Investigation

LaFayette City Council Calls Special Meeting Tuesday to Discuss Golf Training Facility

Walker County First Stop on Congressman Clay Fuller’s New Constituent Services Tour

Dade, Walker Area Has Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices as State Average Climbs

Walker County Data Center Study Committee to Hold First Meeting Thursday

LaFayette Police Commend Three Officers Following Prowling Suspect Arrest

Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Strikes Resaca, No Damage Reported

Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Rock Spring Office to Close Temporarily for Repairs

Walker County Receives $20,180 Grant for Historic Preservation Survey

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