Voters head to the polls tomorrow for a midterm election featuring two major statewide races. Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is defending his seat against Republican Congressman Mike Collins. Republican healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms are competing to succeed Governor Brian Kemp. Polls across Walker County will be open tomorrow from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters will also choose candidates for other statewide offices, the state legislature, and consider three proposed constitutional amendments. If no candidate receives a majority in a statewide race, the top two finishers will meet in a December first runoff.
The Walker County Restaurant Report shows a failing grade for the Huddle House in Chickamauga. Two weeks ago the restaurant received a 75. Last week’s follow up inspection found several more citations. The result was a score of 47. You can read more about the violations on our website at DiscoverWalker.com. Elsewhere, Little Ceasars and Clara’s Place in LaFayette received a 90. It was a 93 for Crushed Tomato in LaFayette.
A North Carolina man is facing DUI and other charges after crashing into the Historic Dade County Courthouse yesterday morning. Georgia State Patrol says 24-year-old Jacob Stevenson was traveling north on Highway 11, when he approached the Trenton roundabout around 9:40. Stevenson failed to maintain his lane and continued straight, crashing into the courthouse. He was taken to Erlanger Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Stevenson faces DUI, failure to maintain lane and other traffic charges. The Historic Courthouse has undergone extensive renovations and just reopened to the public last spring. The extent of the damage to the courthouse is unknown.
Access to Summerville Cemetery will be limited beginning today because of scheduled tree maintenance. City officials say certain sections of the cemetery may be temporarily blocked or inaccessible while the work is underway. Visitors are asked to use caution and be aware of maintenance crews and equipment in the area.
There were two felony arrests in Walker County on Saturday. 38-year-old Ashley Nicole Ball was booked on charges of possession of a schedule I. 22-year-old Peyton Ryan Mcgee faces possession charges, motor vehicle violations and possession of a fire arm while committing a felony.