GNTC to Celebrate Nearly 300 Graduates at 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony

Approximately 300 students from across Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will cross the stage on Thursday, Dec. 4, during the college’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. as graduates, faculty and administrators enter... Read More.

Old Man Winter Is on the Way, Says Meteorologist Patrick Core

Old Man Winter is gearing up for an early arrival, according to Meteorologist Patrick Core, who has released his annual fearless winter forecast. Core says colder temperatures and an increased chance of winter precipitation could be headed our way soon. Residents are encouraged to... Read More.
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Walker County Man Convicted in 2016 Shooting Death of DJ Fickey

A Walker County jury has convicted Marshall Payne of malice murder and felony murder in the 2016 shooting death of 28-year-old Donald “DJ” Fickey Jr., bringing closure to a case that lingered for nine years. The verdict was returned on Nov. 20 after a nearly... Read More.
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Dade County Deputies Make Multiple Drug and DUI Arrests Over Weekend

Dade County deputies made a series of arrests over the weekend following several enforcement operations that led to the seizure of drugs, a firearm, and multiple DUI charges. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies recovered approximately 65 grams of methamphetamine, 4 grams of fentanyl,... Read More.

2.4 Magnitude Earthquake In Walker County Sunday morning

Location in Blue A small earthquake rattled part of Walker County Sunday morning.The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 2.4 magnitude quake struck just outside LaFayette at about 6:37 a.m. The quake was centered roughly 2.4 miles southwest of town at a depth of about 3.4... Read More.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation from Congress

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation from Congress U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Rome Republican representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, announced Friday evening that she will resign from Congress. In an unexpected video message posted to social media, Greene said her final day in office... Read More.

A Flat Rock Man Died In a Single-Vehicle Crash In Jackson County

A Flat Rock man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Jackson County.The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the accident happened around 5:55 p.m ET. Saturday on Alabama 117, near the 26-mile marker, about two miles northwest of Flat Rock. The victim has been identified... Read More.
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