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CommonSpirit Health Market President and CEO Janelle Reilly Retires After 37-Year Healthcare Career

Thursday, August 20

CommonSpirit Health Market President and CEO Janelle Reilly is retiring following a 37-year career in healthcare, including the past decade leading CommonSpirit operations in Tennessee and North Georgia. CommonSpirit South Region President Matt Brown announced Reilly's retirement, recognizing her leadership and commitment to providing compassionate... Read More.

Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teenager

Thursday, August 20

The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 16-year-old runaway who was last seen in the Rossville area. Authorities say Stella Frazier, 16, was reported as a runaway juvenile after she was last seen near Princess Lane and Backdraft Lane... Read More.

Summerville Native GNTC Nursing Student Praised for Quick Action During Medical Emergency

Wednesday, August 19

A Summerville native and Georgia Northwestern Technical College nursing student is being praised for her quick thinking and compassion after helping a patient experiencing a medical crisis during a recent clinical rotation. Stephanie Wilson, 33, is a lifelong Summerville resident who attends GNTC’s Walker County... Read More.

AAA Research Shows Speeding Becoming Normalized Among Drivers

Wednesday, August 19

Speeding has become an increasingly accepted part of driving for many motorists, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study found that many drivers no longer define speeding strictly by the posted limit. Going 10 mph over the speed limit... Read More.

HIgh School Sports Roundup

Wednesday, August 19

LaFayette High School athletics had a busy night Tuesday, and the action continues this week with volleyball and high school football. The LaFayette Lady Ramblers volleyball team split its varsity matches Tuesday night against Adairsville and Gordon Lee. LaFayette’s JV squad had a strong showing,... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Weigh Two Options to Balance 2027 Budget

Tuesday, August 18

Walker County commissioners are moving closer to adopting the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget after holding a public work session Tuesday, Aug. 18, to address a projected budget shortfall. The Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on the budget during its Aug. 6 meeting as... Read More.

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Announce 2026 Flag Football Schedule

Tuesday, August 18

The LaFayette High School Lady Ramblers are gearing up for another season on the gridiron, with the school releasing its 2026 varsity flag football schedule. LaFayette will open the season on Tuesday, Sept. 22, with a road trip to Heritage High School in Ringgold. The... Read More.

LaFayette Softball Tops Calhoun 10-7, Hosts Sonoraville Tonight

Tuesday, August 18

The LaFayette High School softball team picked up a 10-7 win over Calhoun Monday night, powered by a strong performance at the plate from several Lady Ramblers. Brilee Wilson and Paityn Weldon led the LaFayette offense with three hits and one RBI apiece. Emory Beck finished... Read More.

Rock City Gondola Debate Continues as Residents Voice Concerns

Monday, August 17

The debate over a proposed gondola connecting the Chattanooga Valley to Rock City returned to the community Monday, as residents living near the proposed project had an opportunity to speak directly with Rock City representatives. Rock City held its first public listening session as the... Read More.

Portion of McFarland Gap Road to Close Wednesday for Guardrail Repairs

Monday, August 17

The National Park Service will temporarily close a portion of McFarland Gap Road in the Chickamauga Battlefield on Wednesday, Aug. 19, while crews complete guardrail repairs. According to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, McFarland Gap Road, also known as McFarland Avenue, will be closed... Read More.

Walker County’s ‘Mulch Madness’ Distributes Nearly 40 Tons of Free Mulch on First Day

Monday, August 17

Walker County’s “Mulch Madness” got off to a strong start Monday, with dozens of residents taking advantage of an opportunity to pick up free mulch at the Walker County Landfill. According to Walker County Government, 32 residents stopped by the landfill during the first day... Read More.

YouTuber Predator Sting Leads to Arrest of Man in Catoosa County

Monday, August 17

A man is facing charges in Catoosa County after a popular YouTuber and his camera crew confronted him during an amateur child predator sting involving a decoy posing as a 13-year-old girl. According to reporting from WRCB Local 3 News and WTVC News Channel 9... Read More.

CommonSpirit Health Market President and CEO Janelle Reilly Retires After 37-Year Healthcare Career

Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teenager

Summerville Native GNTC Nursing Student Praised for Quick Action During Medical Emergency

AAA Research Shows Speeding Becoming Normalized Among Drivers

HIgh School Sports Roundup

Walker County Commissioners Weigh Two Options to Balance 2027 Budget

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Announce 2026 Flag Football Schedule

LaFayette Softball Tops Calhoun 10-7, Hosts Sonoraville Tonight

Rock City Gondola Debate Continues as Residents Voice Concerns

Portion of McFarland Gap Road to Close Wednesday for Guardrail Repairs

Walker County’s ‘Mulch Madness’ Distributes Nearly 40 Tons of Free Mulch on First Day

YouTuber Predator Sting Leads to Arrest of Man in Catoosa County

Local/Regional News

USDA to Airdrop 648,000 Rabies Vaccines Across North Georgia in October

Georgia Ranked Most Expensive State in U.S. for Car Ownership, Study Finds

Abigail Griffith Named LaFayette Downtown Development Coordinator and Main Street Manager

High School Football Scoreboard