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Georgia’s 14th Congressional and State Senate District 53 Races Headed to Runoff; Kemp and Trump Weigh In

Wednesday, March 11

Georgia’s 14th Congressional and State Senate District 53 Races Headed to Runoff; Kemp and Trump Weigh In Two key races impacting northwest Georgia are headed to a runoff election scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th following Tuesday’s special election. The 14th Congressional District race and the Georgia... Read More.

How Walker County Voted

Wednesday, March 11

Voters in Walker County turned out in modest numbers for Tuesday’s special election, with 10,427 ballots cast out of more than 44,000 registered voters. According to election totals, the county recorded a voter turnout of 23.68 percent. Of the ballots cast, 4,543 were submitted during advance... Read More.

Hamilton: LaFayette Monitoring PFAS Levels, Preparing for Future EPA Standards

Wednesday, March 11

The City of LaFayette is monitoring PFAS levels in its drinking water and preparing for upcoming federal standards, according to City Manager David Hamilton. “The safety of our residents’ drinking water is a top priority, and we understand why reports about PFAS raise questions,” Hamilton... Read More.

Storms Expected Wednesday Night Into Thursday Across North Georgia

Wednesday, March 11

The National Weather Service is advising residents across north and central Georgia to prepare for the possibility of strong to severe storms Wednesday night into Thursday as a cold front moves through the region. Forecasters say several rounds of storms are expected to develop as... Read More.

14th District and State Senate District 53 Races Headed to April 7 Runoffs

Tuesday, March 10

Two closely watched special elections in northwest Georgia are headed to runoff votes after no candidate won a majority on Tuesday. In Georgia’s 14th Congressional District race, Republican Clay Fuller led the field with 43.48% of the vote, followed by Democrat Shawn Harris with... Read More.

Lightning Strike Destroys Barn at Home of Chattooga County Commissioner

Tuesday, March 10

A barn owned by Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen was destroyed in a fire Monday night during severe storms that moved through the area. Allen said lightning struck a fence charger on the property, sparking a fire that quickly spread to the barn. The... Read More.

Chattooga County Jury Convicts Man on Multiple Child Abuse Charges

Tuesday, March 10

A Chattooga County jury has convicted Timmy Glenn on multiple charges, including rape, aggravated sexual battery, child molestation, cruelty to children and simple battery, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said evidence presented at trial showed Glenn repeatedly physically and... Read More.

Jason Gamel Named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year

Tuesday, March 10

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Jason Gamel, the college’s director of Recruitment, as the recipient of the 2026 Staff Member of the Year Award. The award recognizes GNTC staff members who make significant contributions to the college and to technical education. Gamel received... Read More.

Lady Ramblers Shut Out Ridgeland 8–0

Monday, March 9

The Lady Ramblers soccer team turned in a dominant performance Friday night, defeating Ridgeland Panthers girls soccer by a score of 8–0. Cora Lanier led the offensive effort for the Lady Ramblers, recording a hat trick with three goals and adding an assist. Emma Brown... Read More.

Local Races Set for May 19 Primary Election in Walker County

Monday, March 9

Walker County voters will return to the polls May 19 for Georgia’s General Primary Election, which will include several local races for county offices and a municipal special election in Rossville. On the Republican ballot, two incumbents are seeking re-election to the Walker County Board... Read More.

Walker County Voters Head to Polls Tuesday for Congressional and State Senate Special Elections

Monday, March 9

Walker County voters will head to the polls Tuesday for two special elections that will help determine representation for northwest Georgia in both Washington and Atlanta. The most prominent race on the ballot is the special election to replace former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in... Read More.

Victim Alive After Shooting at Holiday Travel Park in Catoosa County

Sunday, March 8

Authorities say the victim of a shooting reported Sunday night at Holiday Travel Park in Catoosa County is alive as investigators continue working to determine what led to the incident. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk confirmed the incident involved a shooting and said the victim... Read More.

Georgia’s 14th Congressional and State Senate District 53 Races Headed to Runoff; Kemp and Trump Weigh In

How Walker County Voted

Hamilton: LaFayette Monitoring PFAS Levels, Preparing for Future EPA Standards

Storms Expected Wednesday Night Into Thursday Across North Georgia

14th District and State Senate District 53 Races Headed to April 7 Runoffs

Lightning Strike Destroys Barn at Home of Chattooga County Commissioner

Chattooga County Jury Convicts Man on Multiple Child Abuse Charges

Jason Gamel Named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year

Lady Ramblers Shut Out Ridgeland 8–0

Local Races Set for May 19 Primary Election in Walker County

Walker County Voters Head to Polls Tuesday for Congressional and State Senate Special Elections

Victim Alive After Shooting at Holiday Travel Park in Catoosa County

Local/Regional News

Walker County Residents Invited to Final Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting

Walker and Catoosa County Drivers Enjoy Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices

City of LaFayette Begins 2026 Road Paving Project with TSPLOST and State Funding

Walker County Animal Shelter Seeking Donations to Help Care for Shelter Pets