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Fort Oglethorpe Police Seek Public’s Help in Theft Investigation

Tuesday, January 13

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is requesting assistance from the public in identifying an individual connected to an ongoing theft investigation at a local retail business. According to police, the individual shown in released photographs is considered a person of interest in... Read More.

Qualifying Fees Set for 2026 County Elections

Monday, January 12

Qualifying fees have been established for county offices up for election in the 2026 general primary and general election. Fees are set at three percent of the minimum salary for each office. Seats on the ballot this year include Districts 1 and 2 on the... Read More.

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Monday, January 12

Georgia residents can now add emergency contact information to their driver’s license or state ID record, giving law enforcement and medical personnel a faster way to notify loved ones during emergencies. The new option allows drivers to securely store emergency contact details in a statewide... Read More.

Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

Monday, January 12

All services, including the emergency department, at the former CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia facility (formerly Hutcheson Hospital) are now closed, hospital officials confirmed. Patients seeking emergency care should instead go to the CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway, which is now... Read More.

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Monday, January 12

A Chattanooga man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into suspicious financial activity involving Chattooga County accounts, according to Sheriff Mark Schrader. Sheriff Schrader said the GBI arrested Jonathan Wesley Allen, 52, of Chattanooga, on Friday, January 9, charging him with... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Monday, January 12

Georgia’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in November 2025 but remained well below the national average, according to data released this week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5 percent in November, up from a revised 3.4 percent in... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 12

The Walker County Board of Commissioners handled several routine but required items during its first meeting of the new year, including the election of a vice chair, changes to its meeting schedule and setting qualifying fees for the 2026 election cycle. Commissioners unanimously voted to... Read More.

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

Monday, January 12

Drivers in Dade, Catoosa and Walker counties continue to enjoy some of the most affordable fuel in Georgia, with the **Catoosa-Dade-Walker region reporting the lowest average regular gasoline price in the state at approximately $2.52 per gallon as of Monday — well below the... Read More.

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

Monday, January 12

2026 LHS Boys Soccer Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Jan 20-21 Tue-Wed Tryouts LHS 3:45-5:00 February 6 Friday Orange and Black Scrimmage LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 10 Tuesday Dalton Academy LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 13 Friday Trion LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 17 Tuesday Chattooga LHS 5:00... Read More.

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

Monday, January 12

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has expanded its hands-on training resources with the donation of a Cessna 401A aircraft. The aircraft was donated by a private individual from Dalton and marks the fourth 400-series Cessna airplane now owned by GNTC. According to... Read More.

IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

Saturday, January 10

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park will begin a new chapter in 2026, as IB Parks & Entertainment announces a long-term commitment to operate the historic attraction. The partnership focuses on preserving the park’s heritage while ensuring its continued success for future generations. “Lake Winnie is a... Read More.

City of LaFayette Honors Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day

Friday, January 9

The City of LaFayette is recognizing its Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day, expressing gratitude for the dedication and service officers provide to the community each day. City officials praised the department for the countless hours spent keeping streets safe, securing public events, and... Read More.

Fort Oglethorpe Police Seek Public’s Help in Theft Investigation

Qualifying Fees Set for 2026 County Elections

Georgia Drivers Can Now Add Emergency Contact Information to License Records

Former Hutcheson Hospital Campus Closed; Emergency Services Now at New Battlefield Parkway Facility

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

City of LaFayette Honors Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day

Local/Regional News

Queen City Lake Beach to Remain Closed as City Continues E. coli Investigation

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

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