Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has appointed Chris Harper as the new Director of the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), effective December 1, 2025. Harper has been with the WRD since 1999, serving most recently as Assistant Chief of Fisheries Management.
Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® announced last week that Walker County has been awarded the 2026 Placemaking Project, dedicating significant resources to enhance the safety and security of Walker Rocks Park, particularly for children with special needs.
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be distributing food at the South Summerville Baptist Church this Wednesday November 19th from 10am until 1pm. No ID is required but food must be picked up in person.
The City of Summerville Fire Department has issued an advisory regarding critical maintenance work scheduled for their fire hydrant system in the South East sector of the city. The necessary annual flushing and inspection process will take place today, Monday, November 17, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, November 17, 2025:
Northwest Georgia residents are urged to exercise extreme caution as critical fire weather conditions are forecast for this afternoon, followed by a prolonged period of unseasonably warm temperatures and potential record highs throughout the week. Minimal rain chances are expected until at least Friday, exacerbating dry conditions.
Georgia’s state coffers saw a significant boost in October, with net tax collections rising by 6.9% compared to the same month last year. The surge, which exceeded $2.7 billion, represents an acceleration in revenue growth for the Peach State, according to new figures released Friday by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
As Georgians look ahead to the 2025 holiday season, projections indicate an average per-person spending of approximately $1,210. However, this festive outlook is tempered by widespread consumer anticipation of price increases, signaling a cost-conscious Christmas for many across the Peach State.
In a notable shift, Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene offered an apology on Sunday for her participation in “toxic politics,” expressing remorse for her role in the increasingly acrimonious political landscape. The public mea culpa came during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” when pressed by host Dana Bash about her recent public statements concerning threats to her safety.
Charles Timothy Battles, the subject of an intensive search following a devastating residential fire on Saturday, was apprehended Sunday afternoon in Gordon County. Battles, who was on probation for a previous aggravated stalking conviction, now faces charges including Attempted Murder, Arson, and Aggravated Stalking.
