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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.

LaFayette Drinking Water Tests Show PFAS Levels 7.1 Times Higher Than EPA Limit

Sunday, March 8

Testing data submitted to federal regulators shows the City of LaFayette’s public drinking water system recorded PFAS levels 7.1 times higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s established limit, placing it among several Georgia communities reporting elevated concentrations of the so-called “forever chemicals.” The results were... Read More.

Walker County Launches ‘Adopt a Dispatcher’ Program for Telecommunicators Week

Sunday, March 8

Often the first voice heard during an emergency, Walker County’s 911 dispatchers play a vital role in helping residents during times of crisis. Now the community has an opportunity to recognize their work through a new appreciation initiative. Walker County Government is inviting residents, businesses,... Read More.

Walker County Mulch Program Supports Local Agriculture Education

Sunday, March 8

Students across Walker County are getting a hands-on lesson in sustainability thanks to a partnership between the county’s Solid Waste and Public Works departments and local schools. Approximately 65 tons of excess mulch from the county landfill’s mulch program have been delivered to several schools... Read More.

LaFayette City Council to Meet Monday Evening

Sunday, March 8

The City of LaFayette Mayor and Council will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. During the meeting, officials are expected to review several items of new business. Topics on the agenda include discussion of upcoming city events,... Read More.

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

LaFayette Drinking Water Tests Show PFAS Levels 7.1 Times Higher Than EPA Limit

Walker County Launches ‘Adopt a Dispatcher’ Program for Telecommunicators Week

Walker County Mulch Program Supports Local Agriculture Education

LaFayette City Council to Meet Monday Evening

Local/Regional News

Walker County Commissioners to Consider FY2027 Budget, Data Center Moratorium at August Meeting

Walker County Commissioners Discuss Possible Property Tax Increase to Fund Fire Department Expansion

MARS THEATER WELCOMES SEASONED PERFORMER DMC FOR AN EVENING OF POP, COUNTRY & BROADWAY FAVORITES

Walker County Voters to Receive New School Board District Assignments Ahead of November Election