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Three Predators Taken Down: District Attorney Promises Justice for Those Who Prey on Children

Wednesday, April 9

April 7th 2025 - Summerville, Georgia - The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has successfully prosecuted three defendants who were caught attempting to meet with minors for illegal sexual encounters in an online sting operation. Each of these individuals, who believed they were speaking with... Read More.

Ramblers Release 2025 Fall Football Schedule

Wednesday, April 9

Freeze Warning In Effect From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Wednesday

Tuesday, April 8

Dade, Walker, Catoosa and Chattooga Counties are under a freeze warning from 2 AM to 10 AM Wednesday, April 9th. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected with a low of around 30-degrees. This freeze could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage... Read More.

GNTC students place at state FBLA competition

Tuesday, April 8

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have qualified to compete in June in the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas.Four GNTC students competed in eight events at the Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State... Read More.

Real ID Deadline Approaching

Tuesday, April 8

ATLANTA (April 8, 2025) – In four weeks, your driver’s license may not be an acceptable form of identification for boarding a domestic flight. That is unless your license is REAL ID compliant. Beginning May 7th, U.S. travelers will be required to have a... Read More.

Walker County Missing 14 Year Old

Tuesday, April 8

MISSING PERSON - - Kristen Elizabeth Elliott age 14, height 5foot 3inch, weight 130, hair red, eyes hazel was last seen at approx 230am on 4/8/2025 at her residence on Old Chattanooga Valley Rd Flinstone GA. If you have any information on Elizabeth location you... Read More.

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Walker County School Board Planning Session Agenda for April 8

Tuesday, April 8

Walker County Historic Courthouse Adds new ADA Accessible Ramp

Monday, April 7

The historic Walker County Courthouse received a much-needed upgrade last month with the addition of an ADA accessible ramp. The ramp provides access from the parking lot to the first floor, where an elevator can be used to reach the other levels.

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Walker County Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19

Monday, April 7

We have some amazing dispatchers who work at our 911 Center. The team has already worked multiple weather events, a massive brush fire, a triple murder/suicide, a plane crash and other stressful situations, in addition to the calls they would normally receive over the... Read More.

Tennessee Woman Sentenced to Prison for Home Invasion by Wielding a Pair of Hedge Clippers

Monday, April 7

April 7th 2025 – Ringgold, GA – On February 25, 2025, Samantha Hyatte, a 37 year-old woman from Dayton, Tennessee entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Home Invasion in the First Degree, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and Attempted Armed Robbery in the... Read More.

Walker County Steps Up Enforcing Georgia’s Unsecured and Uncovered Load Law

Monday, April 7

Walker County will step up its enforcement of the Georgia’s unsecured and uncovered load law this month in an effort to address a growing concern over roadside trash. Warnings will be issued this month. Then on May 1st, citations will be written with progressive... Read More.

Senior Men’s Golf Tournament Cancelled at City of LaFayette Golf Course

Sunday, April 6

We are sorry to announce that the Senior Men’s tournament April 7, has been cancelled due to the amount of rain accumulated. To register for the 4man Senior Men’s tournament next Monday, 4/14/25, please call the pro shop.