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Walker County Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 15

Sunday, December 14

Walker County Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 15 WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — Based on the forecast of single-digit temperatures on the mountain and extremely harsh wind chills in the valley, Walker County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, December 15. District... Read More.

Final Days of ‘Empty the Shelters’ Offer Free and Reduced Pet Adoptions

Friday, December 12

The Walker County Animal Shelter is entering the final days of its “Empty the Shelters” adoption event, offering reduced fees in an effort to place more animals into permanent homes before the holidays. The event continues today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Thursday, December 11

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Summerville Named New Rural Zone, Gains Access to State Tax Incentives

Thursday, December 11

Summerville will receive a new economic development opportunity beginning January 1, 2026, as it becomes one of seven Georgia cities selected for designation as a Rural Zone. The designation, which runs through December 31, 2030, is part of a statewide initiative aimed at stimulating... Read More.

AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Break Records in Georgia and Nationwide

Wednesday, December 10

AAA is forecasting the busiest year-end holiday travel period on record, with 122.4 million Americans expected to journey 50 miles or more between December 20 and January 1. The projection marks a 2.2% increase from last year and surpasses the previous record of 119.7... Read More.

Walker County Commission Reviews Vendor Contracts, Road Concerns, and Community Achievements at December 4 Meeting

Wednesday, December 10

The Walker County Board of Commissioners addressed a wide range of business Thursday evening during its final regular meeting of 2025. The December 4 session began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance before commissioners approved a minor agenda amendment and accepted minutes... Read More.

Walker County Development Authority Reschedules December Meeting

Tuesday, December 9

The Walker County Development Authority has rescheduled its regular December meeting. Originally planned for Tuesday, December 9, the meeting will now take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The session will begin at 10 a.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052... Read More.

Decomposed Body Discovered in Chattooga County Home

Tuesday, December 9

Authorities in Chattooga County are investigating after a severely decomposed body was found inside a residence south of Holland yesterday. Deputies and investigators with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the home off Highway 100 shortly before noon after the discovery was... Read More.

Key Election Dates Announced for 2026 Races

Monday, December 8

Voters in northwest Georgia will see several important election dates in the months ahead, including a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. The special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District will be held on March 17, giving voters the... Read More.

New Catoosa County Hospital to Host Community Preview Event Tuesday

Monday, December 8

A new hospital in Catoosa County is set to open at the start of 2026, and residents will have the chance to tour the facility. CHI Memorial, also known as CommonSpirit, will hold a community preview on Tuesday, December 9, from 4 to 7... Read More.

State Launches Initiative to Equip All Georgia Public Schools With Overdose Reversal Kits

Monday, December 8

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Georgia Department of Education have announced a new statewide initiative to place opioid overdose reversal kits in every public school. The program is funded through opioid settlement dollars and carried out in partnership... Read More.

Two GNTC Students Awarded Inaugural Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship

Monday, December 8

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been named the first recipients of the newly established Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to support students pursuing careers in emergency medical services. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)... Read More.

Walker County Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 15

Final Days of ‘Empty the Shelters’ Offer Free and Reduced Pet Adoptions

Walker County Restaurant Report

Summerville Named New Rural Zone, Gains Access to State Tax Incentives

AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Break Records in Georgia and Nationwide

Walker County Commission Reviews Vendor Contracts, Road Concerns, and Community Achievements at December 4 Meeting

Walker County Development Authority Reschedules December Meeting

Decomposed Body Discovered in Chattooga County Home

Key Election Dates Announced for 2026 Races

New Catoosa County Hospital to Host Community Preview Event Tuesday

State Launches Initiative to Equip All Georgia Public Schools With Overdose Reversal Kits

Two GNTC Students Awarded Inaugural Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship

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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