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Georgia House Passes Bill to Accelerate State Income Tax Cut

Wednesday, February 25

The Georgia House of Representatives has approved legislation that would further reduce the state’s income tax rate beginning next year. Lawmakers passed House Bill 1001 on Wednesdau. The measure proposes accelerating a planned tax cut by lowering the state income tax rate by an additional... Read More.

Georgia Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online

Wednesday, February 25

Lawmakers in the Georgia State Senate have introduced two bipartisan bills designed to strengthen online protections for children. The legislation follows months of study by the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection, which... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe to Host Town Halls on Battlefield Parkway Waterline Project

Wednesday, February 25

The City of Fort Oglethorpe is inviting residents to attend upcoming town hall meetings to learn more about a planned waterline replacement project. The project will focus on Battlefield Parkway between Lafayette Road and South Cedar Lane. City officials say the meetings will provide information... Read More.

Judge Denies Challenge to Chickamauga City Charter Following Former Mayor’s Removal

Wednesday, February 25

A judge with the Walker County Superior Court has denied a legal challenge to the City of Chickamauga charter filed by former Mayor Trey Deck, according to a statement released by the city. Deck had challenged the constitutionality of the city charter after the Chickamauga... Read More.

High School Sports Round Up: Lanier’s Four Goals Lead Lady Ramblers Past Dade County

Wednesday, February 25

GHSA State Basketball Tournament. Boys Long County 70 LaFayette 54 GHSA State Basketball Tournament. Boys Ridgeland 62 Hephzibah 41 The LaFayette High School girls soccer team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, defeating Dade County 9-0. Cora Lanier led the offensive surge with four goals and one assist, helping power the... Read More.

Widespread Rain, Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday

Wednesday, February 25

The National Weather Service is advising residents to prepare for a period of showers and thunderstorms moving through the area beginning Wednesday night and continuing through Friday evening. In east-central Georgia, rain chances could linger into early Saturday morning. Forecasters say the most likely rainfall... Read More.

Walker County Authorities Seek Man on Auto Theft Warrants

Wednesday, February 25

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with an auto theft investigation in Rossville. According to authorities, Kevin Malcom has three outstanding warrants for auto theft related to an incident that occurred Oct. 7,... Read More.

Chickamauga Woman’s Club to Host Mobile Mammogram Unit May 8

Wednesday, February 25

The Chickamauga Woman’s Club (CWC) will once again bring a mobile mammogram unit to downtown Chickamauga on May 8, 2026. The unit will be stationed at the Historic Train Depot, offering women a convenient and low-cost opportunity to receive an important preventive health screening. The... Read More.

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

Wednesday, February 25

A Georgia lawmaker is pushing for new legislation aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with developmental disabilities. The proposal, known as “Rio’s Law,” is being introduced by State Senator Brian Strickland, who says the measure would allow individuals with autism—or families... Read More.

Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Tuesday, February 24

Georgia lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism in public schools. Senate Bill 513, also known as the Every Day Counts Act, would establish a statewide definition for chronically unexcused students and require intervention measures to improve attendance. Under the proposal, a student... Read More.

Girls Basketball State Tournament: Cherokee Bluff 57 LaFayette 41

Tuesday, February 24

Girls basketball state tournament results from Tuesday night. Cherokee Bluff 57 LaFayette 41 The Lady Ramblers finish the season 17-11.

Rock City Gondola Proposal Draws Crowd, Concerns at Lookout Mountain Meeting

Tuesday, February 24

A proposed gondola project at Rock City prompted a lively discussion Tuesday evening during a meeting of the Lookout Mountain Planning Commission. Rock City must receive approval from the Lookout Mountain City Council before the project can move forward. The proposal has already been approved... Read More.

Georgia House Passes Bill to Accelerate State Income Tax Cut

Georgia Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online

Fort Oglethorpe to Host Town Halls on Battlefield Parkway Waterline Project

Judge Denies Challenge to Chickamauga City Charter Following Former Mayor’s Removal

High School Sports Round Up: Lanier’s Four Goals Lead Lady Ramblers Past Dade County

Widespread Rain, Thunderstorms Expected Through Friday

Walker County Authorities Seek Man on Auto Theft Warrants

Chickamauga Woman’s Club to Host Mobile Mammogram Unit May 8

Georgia Lawmaker Proposes ‘Rio’s Law’ to Improve Safety for Drivers with Developmental Disabilities

Georgia Senate Bill Targets Chronic Student Absenteeism

Girls Basketball State Tournament: Cherokee Bluff 57 LaFayette 41

Rock City Gondola Proposal Draws Crowd, Concerns at Lookout Mountain Meeting

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