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Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson announced today that citizens are receiving telephone calls where the caller identifies themselves as a Deputy Sheriff. The caller states that there is a warrant for the individual and proceeds to instruct the victim in how they can pay... Read More.

Early voting is currently underway at the Walker County Courthouse.  There are 3 city council positions up for grabs.  Ward 3, Ward 4, and an at-large seat.  Registered city voters from any ward in the city can vote for all candidates in any ward... Read More.

Skeletal remains found in McMinn County on October 19 have been identified as those of a Fort Oglethorpe man, missing from 2016.  David Abbott was reported missing on June 23, 2016. His abandoned truck was recovered the next day in McMinn County, in a driveway... Read More.

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department is asking for assistance locating Janice Abney.  Abney has been reported missing.  She was last seen on October 18th.  If you have any information on Mrs. Abney's whereabouts, contact the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department. Georgia's lieutenant governor said yesterday that... Read More.

The National Weather Service has issued a wildfire warning for northwest Georgia.  They say there is a high fire danger in the area because of low relative humidity.  To avoid starting a fire, properly dispose of cigarettes, don’t leave a fire unattended and be careful of... Read More.

The Wildfire continues on Lookout Mountain.  According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, the blaze has been fully contained.  The size of the fire has been estimated at 250 acres.  Authorities say the fire is still burning. The latest restaurant health inspection report shows a 96... Read More.

A wildfire continues to burn on Lookout Mountain.  The Georgia Forestry Commission says the blaze started Saturday.  The fire covers about 20-acres.  It's located off Highway 157 and Tower Road.  Authorities say the blaze does not pose a threat to homes or businesses.Walker County... Read More.

Rainfall in Walker County was 2.8 inches below normal.  2023 was the 7th driest September on record over the past 129 years.  Walker County is in a severe drought.  The drought is expected to continue through October.  With a drought comes brush fires.  None reported... Read More.

A man robbed a gas station at gunpoint in Dade County on Sunday, and the sheriff’s office is asking for help finding him.  According to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, a man robbed the gas station on Deer Head Cove Road on October 15 at... Read More.

An early morning accident Tuesday killed a Rossville man.  Just after 7am yesterday, a 2007 Toyota Corolla turned in front of a 2014 Lincoln MKS.  The accident happened at State Route 2 and Happy Valley Road at Ridgeland High School.  46-year-old Curtis Williams of... Read More.

Georgia now has $10.7 billion in surplus cash that its leaders can spend however they want after the state ran a huge surplus for the third straight year.  The State Accounting Office, in a Monday report, said Georgia ran a $5.3 billion surplus in the... Read More.