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Chattooga County Man Arrested on DUI Charges Following Serious Injury Crash; Records Show Multiple Prior DUI Arrests

Sunday, January 25

A 59-year-old man arrested in connection with a serious injury traffic crash last week has a history of multiple prior DUI arrests, according to records provided by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Billy Joe Dooley, 59, was arrested on January 23, 2026, following a traffic... Read More.

Ringgold Mayor to Resign, Run for Georgia State House Seat Representing Catoosa County

Sunday, January 25

Ringgold Mayor Nick Millwood announced in a video posted last week on his Facebook page that he plans to resign from his position and run for the Georgia State House seat representing Catoosa County — House District 3. House District 3 covers part of Catoosa... Read More.

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

Sunday, January 25

ATLANTA — Georgia Department of Transportation crews worked through the night to treat interstates and state routes across north and north-central Georgia as a winter storm continued to move through the region and colder temperatures settled in. According to Georgia DOT, crews focused on areas... Read More.

NGEMC Announces Drive-Thru Delays and Office Closure for Monday

Sunday, January 25

North Georgia EMC (NGEMC) has announced modified operations for Monday, January 26, due to ongoing weather concerns. NGEMC drive-thru lanes at the Calhoun, Dalton, and Fort Oglethorpe offices will open at 10 a.m. The Trion office will be closed for the day. NGEMC officials say they... Read More.

From Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core

Sunday, January 25

Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core reports that nearly 99% of the area remained above freezing early this morning. However, conditions are expected to change significantly as the day progresses. Core says the region will experience very wet conditions today, along with occasional gusty winds. Much colder... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/25/26

Sunday, January 25

DATE: 1-24-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0048 STOKER LACEY DANIELLE W/F 32 MISD DUI, TAG LIGHT, SUSPENED LICENSE 0159 WILLINGHAM TYLER JOSEPH W/M 22 MISD DUI 0325 GOOLSBY TIMOTHY RAY W/M 34 MISD STALKING, ELECTONIC TRANSMIISSON POST OF VIDEO OR PHOTO DEPICTING... Read More.

GDOT Treats Thousands of Miles of Roads Ahead of Winter Weather

Sunday, January 25

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says crews across Northwest Georgia worked ahead of incoming winter weather to treat more than 5,600 miles of state roadways. According to GDOT, road treatment operations began at 7 p.m. Friday. Within 24 hours, all state routes across the... Read More.

Walker County Government Offices to Be Closed Monday Due to Winter Weather

Saturday, January 24

Walker County Government Offices to Be Closed Monday Due to Winter Weather WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — Walker County Government officials have announced that all county offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the threat of hazardous travel conditions and dangerously cold temperatures. The... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Close Monday Due to Hazardous Weather

Saturday, January 24

The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District announced that its district office in Rome, along with county health departments across northwest Georgia, will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to anticipated hazardous weather conditions. The closure affects health departments in Bartow, Catoosa,... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College to Close Campuses Monday Due to Weather

Saturday, January 24

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced that all campuses will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the potential for hazardous travel conditions. As a result of the closure, all classes, activities, and campus events scheduled for the day are canceled. The college... Read More.

Walker County Courthouse to Be Closed Monday

Saturday, January 24

Walker County Courthouse to Be Closed Monday Following Judicial Emergency Order WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The Walker County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, following an official order issued by Chief Superior Court Judge Brian M. House of the Lookout Mountain Judicial... Read More.

Church/School/Business Closings

Saturday, January 24

Updated: Saturday 1/24 @ 7:24pm Rossville United Methodist: Closed Sun Catoosa Co Schools: Closed Mon Chickamauga City Schools: Closed Mon Dade Co Schools: Closed Mon Dalton State College: Closed Through Monday Walker Co Schools: Closed Mon All Campuses of Georgia Northwestern Technical College Closed Monday Chattooga Co Health Department: Closed Mon LaFayette-Walker County... Read More.

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Chattooga County Man Arrested on DUI Charges Following Serious Injury Crash; Records Show Multiple Prior DUI Arrests

Ringgold Mayor to Resign, Run for Georgia State House Seat Representing Catoosa County

Georgia DOT Crews Continue Treating Roads as Colder Temperatures Move In

NGEMC Announces Drive-Thru Delays and Office Closure for Monday

From Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/25/26

GDOT Treats Thousands of Miles of Roads Ahead of Winter Weather

Walker County Government Offices to Be Closed Monday Due to Winter Weather

Northwest Georgia Health Departments to Close Monday Due to Hazardous Weather

Georgia Northwestern Technical College to Close Campuses Monday Due to Weather

Walker County Courthouse to Be Closed Monday

Church/School/Business Closings

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