As May welcomes in warmer weather and the motorcycle riding season begins to peak, the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) wants to remind all motorists that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the message is to "Share The Road.”
We had a lovely day with very satisfied guests for the Mother's Day Tea and Tour, May 8.
The USA observes Mother’s Day and National Preservation Month in May. Also, May is the month that we celebrate preservation of our historical treasures. Furthermore, May is National Military Appreciation Month, a month when citizens are encouraged to celebrate the unity of the citizens of ou…
On Saturday, May 22, at 2 p.m., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites you to participate in a virtual program examining the food Civil War soldiers were issued and ate, while then looking at how the country transitioned into mass food production to contend with the growi…
If one wanted to climb from earth to the moon, one theoretical way to do it would be to stack seven columns of $1 bills side by side and then climb that column from here to there. Mind you, I am not pulling those figures out of thin air; they accurately represent the thickness and height of …
I know better.
Circle D Ranch in Chickamauga is a new member of the American Angus Association, said Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
Kalyn McCade Chambers of Ringgold is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, said Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
These are a couple of suggestions on making yourself safer on the Internet and stopping some of the phishing/spam emails you get.
On The Journey, Judy Bowman
Dozens of people gathered Thursday, May 6, at noon on the Catoosa County Courthouse lawn in downtown Ringgold to take part in the county’s National Day of Prayer event.
There are certain days you will never forget. Members of the “Greatest Generation” could tell you exactly where they were when they heard about Pearl Harbor and the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church (PHUMC) and LaFayette Housing Authority (LHA) have formed a partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to address food shortages for the residents of LHA and surrounding areas.
The museum welcomed the Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe and school, community and elected officials on April 16 to enjoy lunch, see the premiere of the mini-documentary, funded by a Georgia Humanities grant, then tour the exhibit.
Vintage Base Ball welcomed fans back to its season opener on May 1 and returns to action on the polo field in Fort Oglethorpe on May 15 for a double-header match.
On the way home this morning to write a very different column, a turtle turned it into this column instead ...
The Friends of the LaFayette-Walker County Library opened the Story Walk to the public on Saturday, May 1.
The End User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal document. It is strongly encouraged you read the agreement before checking the box to agree.
On a recent clear, mid-spring morning, clouds scudded across a robin’s egg sky, and sunlight dappled the chert driveway, overhung with hardwoods, that runs alongside my riding arena. I didn’t think there could be a more perfect opportunity to spend time with my horses and let the moments soo…
On The Journey, Judy Bowman
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is hosting a temporary museum exhibition exploring the hardships captured soldiers endured following the Battle of Chickamauga. This exhibit will be on display for one year inside the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center.
Someone outside of my family hugged me last week. It was like a sneak attack, I didn’t see it coming.
Newly elected District 1 state Rep. Mike Cameron addressed the Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe and gave a legislative update on his first session. Cameron serves on the agriculture and budget and fiscal affairs committees. He spoke about his campaign success, how the state is handling COVID …
Walker County families are encouraged to walk around the LaFayette Square to read a book throughout May.
The LaFayette Junior Council and city of LaFayette will host Hometown Music Night on Saturday, May 15, on the Square in downtown LaFayette.
Feral swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state. To combat the problem, the Coosa River Conservation District purchased a Boar Buster Trapping System in October 2019 to assist landowners …
“Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. It’s me, it's me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.” Can I get an amen?
When video first emerged of former officer Derrick Chauvin kneeling on the back of George Floyd’s neck until he died, I said both in print (See my column “On Riots And Righteousness”) and from the pulpit that it was murder, and I stand by that evaluation. A jury has now determined that to be…
Yes, heat damages any electronic device, including laptops. When they get hot, they will also run slower.
Ralph Rackley was a fast-driving fool.
On The Journey, Judy Bowman
Rabbit Valley Farmers Market has partnered with Ringgold’s Downtown Development Authority to use the Ringgold Market Pavilion as their home every weekend.
Following a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Ringgold Playhouse (TRP) will offer its first production of the 2021 season beginning Thursday night, April 29, with a five-performance run of the Neil Simon classic, “I Ought to be in Pictures.”
Following strict pandemic safety protocols, the Obedience Club of Chattanooga’s next session of Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent Work (a new class), and Canine Good Citizen classes for puppies and dogs will begin on Monday, May 3. Sign up online or come to open house at 1:30 p.m. to register…
Are you interested in taking a leisurely kayak tour on historic Lookout Creek? Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park would like to invite you to participate in a free, two-hour, kayak tour with a ranger on Saturday, May 8, at 9 a.m.
I would like to thank former President Trump, and those who worked under him, for their efforts in establishing Operation Warp Speed. They are to be commended for making safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines available in a remarkably short period of time.
The “Love LaFayette” Earth Day Cleanup was a huge success and was followed up by a well-received Hometown Drive-Up Movie Night with the 1980s classic film Footloose, according to a city of LaFayette news release.
The Jimmy Simpson Foundation’s Inaugural Golf Tournament supporting the Foundations of the Future program, a capital campaign to build a new Safehaven facility that will allow the residence for individuals with brain injuries to continue to grow, is scheduled Monday, May 24, at the Lookout M…
Blood Assurance and blood banks across the nation are seeing the lowest number of blood donors since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago.
Blood Assurance and blood banks across the nation are seeing the lowest number of blood donors since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago.
April 19, 2021, 6:00 pm, meeting by Zoom
The Friends of the LaFayette-Walker County Library invite the public to the Story Walk dedication on Saturday, May 1, at noon at the entrance to the Nature Trail at the LaFayette Recreation Center.
From time to time, a stereotypical rumor will get started concerning some preacher somewhere, namely that he is running around with his secretary or piano player. In my case, this is entirely true, and I hope that it will continue to be so for a very long time since I am married to the amazi…
Following strict pandemic safety protocols, the Obedience Club of Chattanooga’s next session of Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent Work (a new class), and Canine Good Citizen classes for puppies and dogs will begin on Monday, May 3. Sign up online or come to open house at 1:30 p.m. to register…
Alleo Health System CEO Tracy Wood welcomed Dr. Sunita Puri, who serves as director of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Service at Keck Hospital and Norris Cancer Center of the University of Southern California, to a recent episode of her podcast “Grave to Great” to talk about her exp…
Nearly 2,000 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available on Wednesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 22, at the Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station at the Colonnade in Ringgold. Online registration is now open for appointments at the Vaccination Station between 9 a.m. and 8 p.…
I remember an older lady from my youth. We’ll call her Mrs. Ballyhoo. She and her husband were fairly well off, and didn’t seem to have a worry in the world.
On Saturday, May 1, at 2 p.m., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites you to participate in a virtual program exploring the 3rd Women’s Army Corps Training Center.
LIFT Youth Center Inc., in conjunction with the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 30, at 9 a.m. at 7197 Nashville St. in Ringgold. An open house will immediately follow until noon for those who wish to take a tour and meet the LIFT staff…
April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit has created a unique window display to raise awareness of the issue in our local area.
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Oglethorpe welcomed Catoosa County Fire Chief Randy Camp to its April 2 meeting to update the club on the COVID vaccination program. Program Chair PR Cook introduced Chief Camp, who outlined the three-county vaccination effort taking place at the Colonnade for Catoos…
