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Friday Night Football Scoreboard

Sunday, October 11

Cartersville 52, Cedartown 8 Dade County 48, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 14 Fannin County 35, Gordon Lee 34 (2OT) Christian Heritage 48, Gordon Central 6 Trion 50, Greenville 0 LaFayette 28, Union County 22 North Murray 28, Sonoraville 12 Calhoun 55, Ridgeland 19 Rockmart 59, Ringgold 22 Northwest Whitfield 55, Southeast Whitfield 14 Adairsville 24, Heritage... Read More.

Bank of LaFayette to Host Community Shred Day October 23

Saturday, October 10

The Bank of LaFayette will host a community shredding event on Friday, October 23, giving area residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted documents and paperwork. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the bank's main branch in LaFayette. A... Read More.

AAA Urges North Georgia Drivers to Avoid Unnecessary Travel as Severe Weather Threatens Weekend

Friday, October 9

AAA is urging motorists across north Georgia to avoid unnecessary travel this weekend as a significant storm system threatens to bring heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes to the region. According to a news release issued Friday, October 9, the storm system... Read More.

Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency for All 159 Georgia Counties Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Thursday, October 8

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a statewide state of emergency covering all 159 counties as Hurricane Isaias threatens to bring severe weather to portions of the state. The emergency declaration includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties in Northwest Georgia. The declaration... Read More.

Friday Night Football Schedule

Thursday, October 8

Adairsville at Heritage Armuchee at Model Calhoun at Ridgeland Cartersville at Cedartown Christian Heritage at Gordon Central Coosa at Darlington Gordon Lee at Fannin Co. Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe at Dade Co. Northwest Whitfield at Southeast Whitfield Ringgold at Rockmart Sonoraville at North Murray Trion at... Read More.

Chickamauga Woman Credits GNTC Workforce Program with Helping Her Earn Degree, Launch Career

Thursday, October 8

A Georgia Northwestern Technical College graduate says a workforce assistance program helped her overcome financial challenges, earn her college degree and begin a career helping children and families in Northwest Georgia. Shannon Taylor, a Chickamauga resident and first-generation college graduate, credits the Workforce Innovation and... Read More.

Flood and High Wind Watches Issued for Northwest Georgia

Thursday, October 8

Northwest Georgia is preparing for heavy rain and potentially damaging winds this weekend as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. A Flood Watch will be in effect beginning at 2 o’clock Saturday morning and continuing through 8 o’clock Sunday morning. Forecasters say widespread rainfall totals of one... Read More.

Chain-Reaction Crash on I-75 Near Ringgold Leaves One Seriously Injured, Two Drivers Cited

Wednesday, October 7

A series of crashes on Interstate 75 northbound near Ringgold Wednesday morning left one person seriously injured, resulted in citations for two drivers and shut down the interstate for more than an hour. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the Ringgold Police Department requested assistance... Read More.

Walker County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Station 1 to Relocate to Rock Spring

Wednesday, October 7

Walker County Fire Rescue headquarters and Fire Station 1 will be relocating to Rock Spring following the approval of a property exchange between Walker County and the Walker County Development Authority. During their October 1 meeting, the Walker County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution... Read More.

Sewer Line Backup Causes Spill into Creek Near Lyerly Street in Summerville

Wednesday, October 7

Summerville officials are investigating a sewer line backup that caused a substance believed to be cooking-based oil to enter a creek near Lyerly Street on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers and firefighters responded after receiving reports of a discolored substance in... Read More.

LaFayette Earns Spot in Region 7-AAA Volleyball Final

Wednesday, October 7

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers are one win away from a region championship. LaFayette advanced to the Region 7-AAA title match with a convincing semifinal victory over Ringgold, sweeping the Lady Tigers in three sets. The Lady Ramblers controlled the match throughout, winning 25-21 in the opening... Read More.

Walker County Development Authority to Consider Property Transfer and Budgets at October 13 Meeting

Wednesday, October 7

The Walker County Development Authority will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, with several financial matters and a proposed property transfer on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052... Read More.

Friday Night Football Scoreboard

Bank of LaFayette to Host Community Shred Day October 23

AAA Urges North Georgia Drivers to Avoid Unnecessary Travel as Severe Weather Threatens Weekend

Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency for All 159 Georgia Counties Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Friday Night Football Schedule

Chickamauga Woman Credits GNTC Workforce Program with Helping Her Earn Degree, Launch Career

Flood and High Wind Watches Issued for Northwest Georgia

Chain-Reaction Crash on I-75 Near Ringgold Leaves One Seriously Injured, Two Drivers Cited

Walker County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Station 1 to Relocate to Rock Spring

Sewer Line Backup Causes Spill into Creek Near Lyerly Street in Summerville

LaFayette Earns Spot in Region 7-AAA Volleyball Final

Walker County Development Authority to Consider Property Transfer and Budgets at October 13 Meeting

Local/Regional News

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Fall in Five Sets in State Final Four

New Report Reveals Explosions and Dangerous Conditions During Deadly Rossville Shed Fire

Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations