A project to create an accurate record of codes previously adopted in Walker County will soon be complete. After nearly two years of work to research and compile missing documentation, Municipal Code Corp. has published a new Walker County Code of Ordinances, or Code Book.
Catoosa County government has launched TextMyGov, a smart technology that empowers citizens with immediate access to government services by using their mobile phone’s messaging service.
North Georgia Healthcare Center Inc., a Ringgold-based nonprofit corporation and healthcare provider, and its CEO, Delaine Hunter, have agreed to pay $130,000 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by causing the submission — between Jan. 1, 2012, and Sept. 10, 2018 — …
Volunteers meet to plan the Fifth Annual Veterans Appreciation Event, including (from left) veteran Tina Groce, chairman of the event; Lauri Johnson; Karen Hunziker; Randy Pittman; Nancy Burton; Tina Painter (seated); veteran Jerry Wright (seated); veteran Mike Hillis (standing) and Rev. Dav…
ATLANTA — Christmas is coming early this year for local governments, businesses and nonprofits in Georgia struggling to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
♦ Byrd, Timothy Lewis, 49, 277 Lail Road, Chickamauga, Ga., no insurance, improper lane change/failure to maintain lane (x2), striking fixed object, driving while license suspended or revoked (first offense) (x2), driving under the influence of alcohol, hit and run/duty of driver to stop or …
ATLANTA — The state commission in charge of Georgia’s medical marijuana program has announced its intent to award six licenses to companies to grow the leaf crop and convert it into low-THC cannabis oil.
ATLANTA — Democrats in the Republican-controlled General Assembly are asking GOP Gov. Brian Kemp to add Medicaid expansion to the legislature’s upcoming redistricting special session.
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp is committing up to $2 million from the Governor’s Emergency Fund to the state Department of Public Safety’s Crime Suppression Unit.
There was a sense of urgency in Dr. Gary Voccio’s voice Thursday, July 29.
Rossville has announced qualifying information for those interested in serving on the City Council.
On, Dec. 27, 2020, a park ranger on patrol contacted three adults loitering inside the park after hours. Two of the individuals were convicted felons. In the vehicle, the ranger found a handgun, drug paraphernalia, digital scales, baggies, a magnetic hidden compartment and almost 6 ounces of…
LaFayette has announced qualifying information for those interested in serving on the City Council or as mayor or city judge.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings in August to provide citizens with a better understanding of a proposed millage rate reduction to offset an inflationary increase evaluation. The hot housing market has enhanced the value of many properties in Walker Co…
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced Oakwood Christian Academy student Mason C. Clark from LaFayette has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship …
The Walker County Board of Education has rescheduled its first public hearing on the 2021 millage (property tax) rate to Thursday Aug. 10, at 5 p.m. at the Advancing Education Center, 925 Osborn Road, Chickamauga. The hearing is prior to the school board’s work session at 6 p.m.
Mark Vaughn’s title as Ringgold’s interim city manager has changed. The City Council has named him as its new city manager.
Authorities have found the remains of a Catoosa County man who disappeared nearly seven years ago.
Kellie Johnson, a native of Catoosa County and 2020 graduate of Heritage High School, was named a Presidential Scholar for her spring 2021 semester at the University of Georgia. Presidential Scholar students have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 and earned at least 14 credit hours durin…
The man charged with killing four people at Young's Asian Massage in Cherokee County has pleaded guilty.
Kelvin King (fourth from left), candidate for U.S. Senate for Georgia in 2022, and his wife, Janelle, attend a recent meeting of the Walker County GOP. King gave his “Save America” speech to a crowd of about 80 people. The group was hosted by Walker County GOP Chairman Todd Noblitt (center).…
For 20 plus years, Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association Inc. (WCAAHAA) has moved forward on its mission to preserve, document and educate themselves and others concerning the history and legacy of African Americans of Walker County and northwest Georgia.
ATLANTA — Kia Motors America, which operates an assembly plant in Troup County producing 340,000 vehicles a year, recently dropped “Motors” from its name and is now known simply as “Kia America.”
♦ Smith, Serena Yvonne, 47, 261 Williams Drive, LaFayette, Ga., theft by shoplifting (misdemeanor)
The Chattanooga Technology Council has named Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Dwight Watt as one of three finalists for the Unsung Tech Hero of the Year award.
ATLANTA — Georgia House Speaker David Ralston will ask House budget writers this winter to earmark $75 million for additional law enforcement and mental health services.
ATLANTA — First-time unemployment claims fell in Georgia during the week of July 11, running counter to an increase at the national level.
Fire investigators with Walker County Fire Rescue recently investigated two cases of arson.
Some property owners will see a 15% property tax increase in 2021 if the Walker County Board of Education maintains the current tax rate.
Jonathan Harold Brown, who led authorities July 21 on a chase from Northwest Georgia into Tennessee, will be extradited to Georgia after he bonds out of the Hamilton County jail.
A masonry contractor from Rossville will fill the unexpired term of a Walker County school board member who resigned last month.
ATLANTA — The Georgia Lottery generated more than $1.5 billion for the state’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs during the last fiscal year, a record that came despite a global pandemic that dampened economic activity.
ATLANTA — Georgia’s top elected leaders have vowed to make the current spike in violent crime across the state and particularly in Atlanta a top priority.
Two Walker County men have been charged with killing a Rossville man during a vehicle chase and shooting spree early Friday morning, July 16.
“Rebel Correspondent” by Steve Procko is the true story of Arba Shaw, a young man who joined the Confederate army seven days after his 18th birthday and served bravely for more than two and a half years until the war ended. He emerged as changed person.
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Transportation first turned to the private sector to help finance a major road-building project with the Northwest Corridor, adding toll lanes a few years ago to Interstate 75 in Cobb and Cherokee counties.
ATLANTA — Both westbound travel lanes of Interstate 16 in Treutlen County reopened Friday, one day after a bridge over the highway was heavily damaged and two days earlier than expected.
Ringgold City Council is expected to name its new city manager before the end of this month.
ATLANTA — All 60,000 Georgia preschoolers will be back in the classroom when the 2021-22 term begins later this month.
Peach State Health Plan has announced a new partnership with Healthy Foundations to assist in the development of the Healthy Foundations Community Resource Village, currently under development in Walker County.
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Saturday, July 31, at 2 p.m. will provide a one-hour program focusing on Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s visit to Lookout Mountain.
♦ Webb, Hayden Barbara, 24, 110 Robin Lane, Rossville, Ga., driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane change/failure to maintain lane, must give signal/insufficient use of turn signals, open container violation beer/ale/proter/stout/other similar beverages, starburst windshield/r…
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), based in Chattanooga, Tenn., has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2021.
Arrest made in animal cruelty case
The Walker County Development Authority July 8 approved a $100 million bond issue for a hotel on Lookout Mountain, overlooking McLemore Cove.
Chickamauga has announced qualifying information for those interested in serving on the City Council or Board of Education.
ATLANTA — Georgia hauled in $3.2 billion more in taxes during the last fiscal year – a period dominated by a worldwide pandemic – than it brought in during fiscal 2020, Gov. Brian Kemp reported Monday, July 12.
At recent meeting of County Committee Members, a discussion of getting out the voters we missed last election cycle and the outcomes was hot and heavy. It was a reminder to those of us attending to get more folks registered and committed to going to the polls whenever they open. Also people …
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), part of Hamilton Health Care System, will host the sixth annual North Georgia Autism Conference Friday, Oct. 29, at the Dalton Convention Center.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announces that the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science has recognized the GBI Crime lab for implementing nationally recognized standards for its forensic laboratory system. The voluntary implementation of OSAC stand…
The city of Ringgold recently recognized the contributions of Bill McMillon, former late vice mayor and council member.
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