Chattooga County to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Worship Service and Day of Service

The Chattooga County community is invited to come together for a weekend of remembrance, worship, and service in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. later this month in Summerville.

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Walker County Sheriff’s Office Honors Years of Service and 2025 Employees of the Year

Sergeant Bruce Coker and Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing several employees for their dedicated service and announcing its 2025 Employee of the Year honorees across multiple divisions.

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GBI SAC Joe Montgomery Retires After 41 Years; Chattooga Sheriff Mark Schrader, Colleagues Praise Career of Service

Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Joe Montgomery, a familiar and respected figure in law enforcement across the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, has retired this week following an extraordinary 41-year career with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Of his four decades of service, 31 years were dedicated specifically to the communities within the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.

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Friends of Sloppy Floyd Named “Chapter of the Year”

The Friends of Sloppy Floyd were honored this week with the Chapter of the Year award during their monthly meeting.

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Local Scouts Support Multiple Veterans Day Events Across the Community

Menlo Students present colors at School Program 

Local Scouts dedicated their time and energy this past week to help support a wide range of Veterans Day events honoring the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Scouts from across the community volunteered at ceremonies, luncheons, and flag-replacement efforts, offering their assistance to help ensure the observances were meaningful and well-organized.

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