Work on the sewer redirection plan continues in Walker County. Osburn Road from Davis Lane to North Long Hollow Road will be closed to thru traffic for the next 3-4 weeks as crews work in the area.
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department is accepting donations. The donations of water, cleaning supplies and dry goods will be delivered to the Sheriff’s office in one of the areas hardest hit by last weeks storms in south Georgia. In addition to water, cleaning supplies and dry goods, you can also donate new gas cans. You can drop off your donations at the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office at 533 Underwood Drive across from Wal-Mart.
Catoosa County firefighters are in Coffee County Georgia to help with search and rescue efforts following last weeks storms. Firefighters will remain in Coffee County for a few more days until they hear from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency on if they will shift to another county or if they will return home.
Dalton State College has been ranked #1 in Georgia and Tennessee in the US News and World Report 2025 Top Public Schools. Dalton State was ranked number 13 int he region out of 131 public and private universities in 12 states.