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GOP Candidates for Open 14th District to Face Voters at Rockmart Forum

Tuesday, January 27

Northwest Georgia voters will have a chance this weekend to hear directly from Republican candidates hoping to fill the vacant 14th Congressional District seat once held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Polk County Republican Party is hosting a GOP candidate forum Saturday, January 31, at... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Person of Interest in Theft Case

Tuesday, January 27

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a recent theft at a local retailer. According to police, the individual shown in released photographs is considered a person of interest in an ongoing... Read More.

Chickamauga Man Convicted, Sentenced to 40 Years for Violent Jailhouse Attacks

Tuesday, January 27

A Chickamauga man has been found guilty in two separate cases involving violent acts committed while he was incarcerated in the Catoosa County Jail. Jeffrey Wade Anthony, 47, was convicted of Unlawful Acts of Violence in a Penal Institution following a non-jury trial in Catoosa... Read More.

Chattooga County Sheriff Schrader Details Arrest of Billy Joe Dooley Following Two Crashes

Monday, January 26

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader has released a detailed statement addressing public concerns surrounding the arrest of Billy Joe Dooley following a crash Friday evening that resulted in DUI charges. According to Sheriff Schrader, a deputy was first dispatched around 4:15 p.m. to the intersection... Read More.

Cold Weather Advisory in Effect Until 9am Tuesday

Monday, January 26

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for much of north Georgia through 9 a.m. Tuesday, with dangerously low wind chills expected overnight. According to the advisory, wind chill values are forecast to range from five below zero to five above zero from 8 p.m.... Read More.

Chickamauga Council Schedules Special Meeting to Consider Removal of Mayor James C. Deck III

Monday, January 26

The City of Chickamauga will hold a specially called meeting of the mayor and council on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 4 p.m., for a public hearing that could result in the removal of Mayor James C. Deck III from office. The meeting will take... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Offers Free Pet Vaccines Through 2026 Partnership with Petco Love

Monday, January 26

The Walker County Animal Shelter is continuing its partnership with Petco Love in 2026 to offer free core vaccinations for dogs and cats, helping local pet owners keep their animals healthy and protected. Through the program, dog owners can receive free DHPP vaccines, while cat... Read More.

Walker County Government Offices, Courts to Open Late Tuesday Due to Cold Weather

Monday, January 26

Walker County Government offices, including Walker County Transit, will open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, due to extremely cold weather conditions in the forecast. In addition, all courts in Walker County will operate on a delayed schedule, also opening at 11:00 a.m. Officials... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Open Late Tuesday

Monday, January 26

Several public health offices across northwest Georgia will open later than usual on Tuesday, January 27. The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District office in Rome, along with health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, and Polk counties, will... Read More.

Update: Walker County Road Conditions

Monday, January 26

Walker County drivers are urged to remain cautious as patches of ice and slick spots continue to impact roadways across the area. County officials report that Nickajack Road has reopened after earlier hazardous conditions. However, Dougherty Gap Road will remain closed today. Road crews are actively... Read More.

Qualifying Begins This Week for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election

Monday, January 26

Qualifying opens this week for candidates seeking to run in the special election to fill the vacant Georgia Senate District 53 seat, according to a call issued by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The special election is scheduled for March 10, 2026, and will be... Read More.

Second Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County Poultry Flock

Monday, January 26

Second Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County Poultry Flock WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — State and federal agriculture officials have confirmed a second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry operation in Walker County. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture,... Read More.

GOP Candidates for Open 14th District to Face Voters at Rockmart Forum

Fort Oglethorpe Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Person of Interest in Theft Case

Chickamauga Man Convicted, Sentenced to 40 Years for Violent Jailhouse Attacks

Chattooga County Sheriff Schrader Details Arrest of Billy Joe Dooley Following Two Crashes

Cold Weather Advisory in Effect Until 9am Tuesday

Chickamauga Council Schedules Special Meeting to Consider Removal of Mayor James C. Deck III

Walker County Animal Shelter Offers Free Pet Vaccines Through 2026 Partnership with Petco Love

Walker County Government Offices, Courts to Open Late Tuesday Due to Cold Weather

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Open Late Tuesday

Update: Walker County Road Conditions

Qualifying Begins This Week for Georgia Senate District 53 Special Election

Second Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Walker County Poultry Flock

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Walker County Animal Shelter Kicks Off “Empty the Shelters” Event with Free Adoptions

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