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AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Break Records in Georgia and Nationwide

Wednesday, December 10

AAA is forecasting the busiest year-end holiday travel period on record, with 122.4 million Americans expected to journey 50 miles or more between December 20 and January 1. The projection marks a 2.2% increase from last year and surpasses the previous record of 119.7... Read More.

Walker County Commission Reviews Vendor Contracts, Road Concerns, and Community Achievements at December 4 Meeting

Wednesday, December 10

The Walker County Board of Commissioners addressed a wide range of business Thursday evening during its final regular meeting of 2025. The December 4 session began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance before commissioners approved a minor agenda amendment and accepted minutes... Read More.

Walker County Development Authority Reschedules December Meeting

Tuesday, December 9

The Walker County Development Authority has rescheduled its regular December meeting. Originally planned for Tuesday, December 9, the meeting will now take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The session will begin at 10 a.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052... Read More.

Decomposed Body Discovered in Chattooga County Home

Tuesday, December 9

Authorities in Chattooga County are investigating after a severely decomposed body was found inside a residence south of Holland yesterday. Deputies and investigators with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the home off Highway 100 shortly before noon after the discovery was... Read More.

Key Election Dates Announced for 2026 Races

Monday, December 8

Voters in northwest Georgia will see several important election dates in the months ahead, including a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will be held on March 17, giving voters the... Read More.

New Catoosa County Hospital to Host Community Preview Event Tuesday

Monday, December 8

A new hospital in Catoosa County is set to open at the start of 2026, and residents will have the chance to tour the facility. CHI Memorial, also known as CommonSpirit, will hold a community preview on Tuesday, December 9, from 4 to 7... Read More.

State Launches Initiative to Equip All Georgia Public Schools With Overdose Reversal Kits

Monday, December 8

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Georgia Department of Education have announced a new statewide initiative to place opioid overdose reversal kits in every public school. The program is funded through opioid settlement dollars and carried out in partnership... Read More.

Two GNTC Students Awarded Inaugural Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship

Monday, December 8

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been named the first recipients of the newly established Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to support students pursuing careers in emergency medical services. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)... Read More.

Georgia State Senator Aims for Congress — Announces Run for the 14th District

Monday, December 8

Georgia State Senator Aims for Congress — Announces Run for the 14th District Georgia State Senator Colton Moore has formally announced his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives, declaring his intention to run for the seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Moore shared several priorities... Read More.

Channing Wilson Secures Semifinals Spot as The Road Cuts Field to Final Four

Monday, December 8

Channing Wilson will move on to the Semifinals of The Road, emerging as one of the final four contestants after a high-stakes double elimination on Sunday night’s episode. The December 7 show brought the Top 6 to Memphis, Tennessee — the final tour stop... Read More.

Walker County Schools Announce Early Dismissal for Friday, December 19

Monday, December 8

Walker County Schools will operate on an adjusted schedule Friday, December 19, with all students being released early ahead of the upcoming holiday break. According to the district, dismissal times will vary by grade level to ensure a smooth and safe transition home. Elementary students... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

Sunday, December 7

100 Holy Smokes BBQ Mobile 2100 Old Bethel Rd Chickamauga, GA 100 Wendy’s-Chickamauga 12706 Hwy 27 Chickamauga, GA

AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Break Records in Georgia and Nationwide

Walker County Commission Reviews Vendor Contracts, Road Concerns, and Community Achievements at December 4 Meeting

Walker County Development Authority Reschedules December Meeting

Decomposed Body Discovered in Chattooga County Home

Key Election Dates Announced for 2026 Races

New Catoosa County Hospital to Host Community Preview Event Tuesday

State Launches Initiative to Equip All Georgia Public Schools With Overdose Reversal Kits

Two GNTC Students Awarded Inaugural Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship

Georgia State Senator Aims for Congress — Announces Run for the 14th District

Channing Wilson Secures Semifinals Spot as The Road Cuts Field to Final Four

Walker County Schools Announce Early Dismissal for Friday, December 19

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

Local/Regional News

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

Walker County Unemployment Holds at 3.5% as Georgia Sets Labor Force Records

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LaFayette Head Football Coach Ethan Thompson Resigns, Accepts Job in Arizona