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Lafayette Police Department Releases 2025 Activity Statistics

Tuesday, January 6

The City of Lafayette Police Department has released its total activity statistics for 2025, highlighting a year of continued service, enforcement, and community engagement. According to the department, officers responded to 8,942 total calls for service during the year. Those calls included 1,541 incident reports... Read More.

Several Candidates Have Already Declared For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Special Election

Tuesday, January 6

The Latest List Candidates Declared for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Special Election Republican Party — Declared Star Black — former Federal Emergency Management Agency official Reagan Box — horse trainer Elvis Casely — entrepreneur Jared Craig — attorney Jeff Criswell — teacher Clayton Fuller —... Read More.

Special Election Set For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Tuesday, January 6

Special Election Set For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District “Notice is hereby given that a Special Election shall be held on March 10, 2026, in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker, Whitfield, and portions of Cobb Counties for United States House of Representatives, District... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council postpones meeting to next Monday 1/12/26

Monday, January 5

The Chickamauga City Council has postponed a special meeting originally scheduled for Thursday and rescheduled it for Monday, January 12. The meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for public involvement and discussion regarding the city’s grant application for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Cleanup... Read More.

Georgia DPS Reports Seven Deaths, Hundreds of Citations During New Year’s Holiday Travel Period

Monday, January 5

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report for the New Year’s holiday travel period, showing hundreds of traffic enforcement actions and multiple fatalities across the state. DPS reports that seven people were killed during the holiday travel period. As of 6... Read More.

Walker Commissioners to meet Thursday

Monday, January 5

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will take place at the Courthouse Annex IV at 201 South Duke Street. Commissioners will hear comments from the Chairwoman Angie Teems, receive a financial report, and... Read More.

City Council Holds Organizational Meeting, Swears in Newly Elected Officials

Monday, January 5

Friday marked the first business day of the new year, and the City Council convened for its annual organizational meeting. During the meeting, officials elected in 2025 were formally sworn into office, including Mayor Andy Arnold, Judge Kenneth Maples, Councilwoman Jenny Cook, and Councilman Tom... Read More.

Widespread Flu Activity Reported Across Georgia

Monday, January 5

Flu activity is widespread and severe across Georgia, with health officials warning that cases are expected to rise following the holiday season as residents return to work and school. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also projecting a severe flu season... Read More.

Man Injured in Domestic Shooting on Highway 337 in Chattooga County

Monday, January 5

Chattooga County deputies responded to a domestic dispute that ended in a shooting last night. According to Sheriff Mark A. Schrader, deputies were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. to a residence on Highway 337 north of Chelsea. Upon arrival, they found that a male had been... Read More.

City of LaFayette Unveils Name for New Greenway Project: Traverse Park

Sunday, January 4

The City of LaFayette has announced a new name for its long-planned greenway park project as construction continues into the new year. City officials revealed the park will be known as Traverse Park, replacing the temporary working title “Greenway Park.” The name reflects the park’s... Read More.

The Rambler Lowdown for this week…

Sunday, January 4

City of Chickamauga to Hold Special Meeting and Public Hearing January 8

Saturday, January 3

The City of Chickamauga Mayor and Council will hold a Special Meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Chickamauga City Hall, located at 1817 Lee Clarkson Road, Chickamauga, Georgia. The public hearing is scheduled to... Read More.

Lafayette Police Department Releases 2025 Activity Statistics

Several Candidates Have Already Declared For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Special Election

Special Election Set For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Chickamauga City Council postpones meeting to next Monday 1/12/26

Georgia DPS Reports Seven Deaths, Hundreds of Citations During New Year’s Holiday Travel Period

Walker Commissioners to meet Thursday

City Council Holds Organizational Meeting, Swears in Newly Elected Officials

Widespread Flu Activity Reported Across Georgia

Man Injured in Domestic Shooting on Highway 337 in Chattooga County

City of LaFayette Unveils Name for New Greenway Project: Traverse Park

The Rambler Lowdown for this week…

City of Chickamauga to Hold Special Meeting and Public Hearing January 8

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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