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Northwest Georgia Sees Job Growth as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

Northwest Georgia continued to show strength in February, with job growth and a steady unemployment rate highlighting positive momentum in the region’s labor market, according to new data released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor. The unemployment rate in northwest Georgia remained unchanged at... Read More.

Walker County Included in State Drought Disaster Declaration

Walker County is among 126 counties across Georgia now designated as primary natural disaster areas due to ongoing drought conditions. The designation was announced by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture. The Secretarial Disaster Declaration makes eligible... Read More.

Bicycle Stolen From Local Business; Police Seek Information

LaFayette police are asking for the public’s help following a weekend theft at a local business. According to authorities, a bicycle—identified in a provided image—was taken sometime over the weekend. Few details about the incident have been released, but investigators are working to identify the... Read More.

Former Georgia State Patrol Captain Don Stultz Dies

Former Georgia State Patrol Commander Don Stultz, a longtime law enforcement officer in Northwest Georgia, has passed away. Stultz retired after a decades-long career with the State Patrol, serving approximately 40 years in uniform. He rose through the ranks from trooper to captain, ultimately overseeing... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam

The Walker County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers posing as law enforcement officers. According to the sheriff’s office, several citizens have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be deputies. The callers allegedly tell victims they have missed a... Read More.

Ossoff Pushes Legislation to Curb Insurance Delays in Patient Care

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is calling on Congress to take action against insurance practices that delay or deny medically necessary health care, saying patients across the country are facing harmful barriers to treatment. In a letter to Senate leaders, Ossoff said many Americans—including Georgians—are being... Read More.

Georgia DOT Urges Drivers to “Slow Down” for Work Zone Awareness Week

The Georgia Department of Transportation is joining national partners this week to promote roadway safety as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs April 20–24. The annual campaign, coordinated with the American Traffic Safety Services Association and supported by groups including the Federal... Read More.
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