Both local school boards have decided to opt out of House Bill 581 and meetings will be held tomorrow where the public is being invited to share their views.
On Tuesday, at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues event, Governor Brian P. Kemp shared his main legislative and budget priorities for the 2025 session. He aims to maintain Georgia’s status as the best state for business by promoting talent development, implementing tort reform, and investing in key infrastructure.
This week, AdventHealth Redmond announced construction on a 40,000 square-foot medical office building that will be home to the AdventHealth Redmond Heart and Vascular Institute. Site preparation has already begun, and construction will continue through March 2026.
On Wednesday, State Senator Colton Moore (R-Trenton) sent an email out to supporters claiming that Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is “trying to arrest” him and block him from representing the residents of the 53rd Senate District that includes Chattooga, Walker, Dade and Catoosa Counties.
Angie Teems, Chairwoman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Curtis Creekmur to Emergency Management and 911 Director.
A 25-year-old Rome man was arrested by Floyd County Police after being found unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle, leading to a series of charges including trafficking fentanyl and attempting to elude police. Authorities identified the suspect as Mibzar Maquito Perez, who was discovered slumped over in his vehicle on North Elm Street at Verbana Avenue. Upon arrival, Rome police officers requested that Perez exit the vehicle; however, he instead took off, initiating a pursuit through several residential neighborhoods.
Dalton Academy fell to the Chattooga Indians with a final score of 53-7 at Chattooga High School on Tuesday evening. This defeat marks the Pumas’ 13th straight loss, extending their struggles from last season as they remain unable to find a winning rhythm. The Pumas find themselves ranked 521st in the state, while the Indians boast a much higher rank at 166th. The Chattooga Indians are riding high with nine victories in their last ten games, bringing their impressive season record to 15-2. Looking ahead, Chattooga will take on Fannin County, who comes into the match with a three-game winning streak, on Saturday.
A late-night shooting in Ider, Alabama in neighboring DeKalb County has left one woman injured and sparked a significant law enforcement response. At approximately 11:26 PM on January 14, DeKalb County Deputies, along with the Henagar and Ider Police Departments, were dispatched to Red Bud Drive following reports of a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.