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Cigna Removes CommonSpirit Health Formerly Known As CHI Memorial From Insurance Networks in Tennessee and Georgia

Tuesday, February 3

Cigna Removes CommonSpirit Health From Insurance Networks in Tennessee and Georgia Cigna has officially removed CommonSpirit Health, formerly known as CHI Memorial, from its commercial insurance networks in Tennessee and Georgia, effective February 1, 2026. CommonSpirit Health officials say discussions with Cigna are continuing in an... Read More.

Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen

Monday, February 2

The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old boy. Joshua Ryan Slingerland, a white male, was last seen in Catoosa County during the early morning hours of January 31, 2026, sometime between midnight and 3 a.m. Authorities... Read More.

74-Year-Old LaFayette Man Convicted Of Child Molestation And Spying On Female Relative

Monday, February 2

74-Year-Old LaFayette Man Convicted of Child Molestation and Spying on Female Relative Michael Forker, a 74-year-old man from LaFayette, was convicted by a Walker County jury of Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Children, and five separate counts of Invasion of Privacy on December 3, 2025. Following his conviction,... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council Cancels February Meeting

Sunday, February 1

Just days after postponing a public hearing related to the potential removal of Mayor Trey Deck, the City of Chickamauga has canceled its regularly scheduled February City Council meeting. The meeting had been set for today at 6 p.m. In a press release issued by the... Read More.

GNTC Announces Weather-Related Delay for Monday Classes

Sunday, February 1

Georgia Northwestern Technical College will operate on a delayed schedule Monday, February 2, due to weather conditions affecting the region. All GNTC campuses will open at 10:00 a.m., and all classes scheduled to begin before 10:00 a.m. are canceled. Classes that start at 10:00 a.m.... Read More.

Walker Transit Will Delay Operations

Sunday, February 1

DELAYED STARTWalker Transit will delay operations until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2. Riders should plan accordingly.

Monday Is the Final Day to Qualify for Georgia Senate District 53 Race

Sunday, February 1

Today, Monday, is the final day for candidates to qualify for the Georgia Senate District 53 seat, which is being vacated by Colton Moore of Dade County. Moore is running for the U.S. House seat currently held by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Candidate qualifying opened Thursday... Read More.

Multiple Area School Systems Announce Delays and Closures for Monday

Sunday, February 1

Multiple Area School Systems Announce Delays and Closures for Monday NORTH GEORGIA — Several school systems across the region have announced schedule changes for Monday due to weather conditions. School Delays & Closures Catoosa County Schools: Two-hour delay on Monday Dade County Schools: Two-hour delay on... Read More.

Walker County Schools Will Operate On A 2-Hour Delay On Monday

Sunday, February 1

Walker County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 2, 2026. This delay will improve visibility for our bus drivers, provide adequate time to warm buses, and enhance overall safety, given the potential for ice/black ice on roadways. The safety of our students,... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezones, Contracts and Courthouse Projects at Feb. 5 Meeting

Sunday, February 1

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting Thursday, February 5, at 6 p.m. at Courthouse Annex IV, located at 201 S. Duke Street in LaFayette. The meeting will also be streamed live on the county’s Facebook page and YouTube... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, February 1

96 Econo Lodge 118 General Bushrod Johnson Ave Chickamauga, GA 100 Wanderland 3865 Hwy 157 Rising Fawn, GA 94 Dari-Dip 302 W Villanow St La Fayette, GA 100 Queen City Scoops 119 N Chattanooga St La Fayette, GA

City of Chickamauga Cites Allegations in Pending Hearing on Mayor Trey Deck

Sunday, February 1

The City of Chickamauga says a pending hearing regarding the possible removal of Mayor Trey Deck is based on unspecified “allegations” and is being handled as a human resources matter. In a statement posted to social media Saturday evening, Jan. 31, city officials said they... Read More.

Cigna Removes CommonSpirit Health Formerly Known As CHI Memorial From Insurance Networks in Tennessee and Georgia

Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Teen

74-Year-Old LaFayette Man Convicted Of Child Molestation And Spying On Female Relative

Chickamauga City Council Cancels February Meeting

GNTC Announces Weather-Related Delay for Monday Classes

Walker Transit Will Delay Operations

Monday Is the Final Day to Qualify for Georgia Senate District 53 Race

Multiple Area School Systems Announce Delays and Closures for Monday

Walker County Schools Will Operate On A 2-Hour Delay On Monday

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezones, Contracts and Courthouse Projects at Feb. 5 Meeting

Walker County Restaurant Report

City of Chickamauga Cites Allegations in Pending Hearing on Mayor Trey Deck

Local/Regional News

Walker County Voters Preparing for Georgia General Primary Runoff Election

Local Historian to Share Walker County’s Rich History at Community Presentation

Walker County Residents Invited to Final Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting

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