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Hamilton County invests over $100K in McDonald Farm water upgrades amid jobs push

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County is moving forward with a more than $100,000 water upgrade project at McDonald Farm, a decision that has sparked debate over the future use of the property. County officials say the project will connect water service to county buildings and the fairgrounds at...

Hamilton County, TN · 9d

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Floyd County Commission Approves Grants and Infrastructure Projects, Honors Tax Commissioner

At their October 27 meeting, the Floyd County Board of Commissioners approved an employee contract for the County Clerk, approved several grant applications, awarded bids for infrastructure and facility improvements, and recognized Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne. The Board approved an employee contract for Aundi Lesley to serve as...

Floyd County, GA · 9d

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Walker County weighs need for forensic financial audit

LAFAYETTE — Walker County’s legislative delegation proposed requiring a forensic investigation of the county’s finances, prompting commissioners to hear from an expert about what it could uncover, how it differs from a routine financial audit, and how much it might cost. After learning of the delegation’s plans, County Attorney Ken Gerard arranged for forensic accountant David Sawyer to address the Board of Commissioners and explain how a forensic accounting investigation works. The delegation is House District 1 Rep. Mike Cameron, House District 2 Rep. Steve Tarvin and Senate District 53 Sen. Lanny Thomas. At a recent special called meeting, Sawyer presented his extensive credentials, then explained the purpose of a forensic audit and how it differs from the annual financial statement audit the county conducts each year. How a forensic investigation differs Sawyer, addressing county commissioners on Oct. 20, explained that “forensic audit” is a colloquial term used by the public, but the official term is forensic accounting investigation. Sawyer said a financial statement audit is a shallow review unlikely to uncover fraud or mismanagement of money. A forensic investigation digs deep and can discover padded contracts, overspending in expense accounts, even shell companies. Sawyer said he has audited many

Walker County, GA · 11d

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Optimist Club Hosting 13th Annual ‘Booo-B-Que’

The East Ridge Optimist Club will host its 13th Annual Booo-B-Que on Saturday, October 31, bringing Harry’s Famous Barbecue back to the community for the club’s annual fundraiser, which supports the club’s work throughout the year. The Booo-B-Que will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....

East Ridge, TN · 10d

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Cherokee County fire recruits serve to support firefighter

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services recruits spent their day off on Monday showing support for a local firefighter with cancer. Recruit Class 26-01’s annual community service event “A Day for Dave” was for one of the department’s own, CCFES announced. “Fire Apparatus Operator Dave Beedle has been with the department since 2007 and has always been the first to step up when someone else needs help. Whether it’s a community service project or supporting a fellow firefighter, Dave is there, quietly, consistently, and wholeheartedly. Now, facing a diagnosis of small cell carcinoma, it was Dave who needed support,” the fire department wrote in a news release. “Recruit Class 26-01 answered that call. Recruits showed up to clear brush, clean up fallen trees, and rebuild a barn that was in need of a new roof.” “This is what it’s all about,” Training Captain James Lussier said in a statement. “Dave is always helping others at events like this, so it was the least we could do in his time of need. The recruits are learning that lots of hands make lite work.”

Cherokee County, GA · 9d

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Floyd County eyes spring rehabilitation of Foster's Bend Road

Floyd County is moving closer to rehabilitating Foster's Bend Road after soil and pavement testing confirmed its previous concerns about the road's structure. The geotechnical report showed the road had a high clay content, little rock base and varying depths of asphalt that make a single rehabilitation approach difficult. Assistant Public Works Director Ben Brooks updated the Floyd County Public Utilities and Transportation Committee on Wednesday, outlining the project's next steps. "We will get a bid package out, hopefully before the end of this year, to have the full-depth reclamation done hopefully next spring and we will come in behind them and pave the entirety of that road," Brooks said. The Floyd County Commission hired Ahlberg Engineering in early July to perform geotechnical testing and soil-cement design work as part of the county's 2026 Local Road Assistance Administration funding. Bruce Ivey, the county's Public Services and Utilities Division director, said the report identified sections of Foster's Bend Road where lime stabilization may be a better option than other methods. "He recommended that we consider doing a one-mile test section," Ivey said. Public Works Director Michael Skeen said in a follow-up interview that engineers initially anticipated using Portland cement or a

Floyd County, GA · 11d

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Walker County data center panel finishes ordinance review, drafts recommendation proposal

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee completed its review of proposed rules for data center developments at its fifth meeting. The recommendations cover generator testing, decommissioning bonds, sound limits and cooling water. The rules under consideration would require emergency backup generators to...

Walker County, GA · 11d

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Floyd County Commission Approves Grants and Infrastructure Projects, Honors Tax Commissioner

The Floyd County Board of Commissioners this week approved an employee contract for the County Clerk, approved several grant applications, awarded bids for infrastructure and facility improvements, and recognized Floyd County Tax Commissioner Kevin Payne. The Board approved an employee contract for Aundi Lesley to serve as the County Clerk....

Floyd County, GA · 9d

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34 lawsuits filed against FedEx in Hamilton County over claims of unpaid overtime

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Thirty-four lawsuits were filed against FedEx in Hamilton County on the same day over claims of unpaid overtime wages required under federal law. According to court records, the suits were filed Oct. 20 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. One of the complaints identifies Christopher Hunt as a Hamilton County delivery driver suing Federal Express Corp.

Hamilton County, TN · 11d

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Sherrie Ford chosen to fill District 11 Hamilton County school board seat in divided vote

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County leaders voted Wednesday on who will fill the District 11 seat on the Hamilton County school board. Sherrie Ford was selected from 5 other candidates: Erin Bolinger, Derek Anderson, Esme Oehmig, Estar Murage and Vanessa Jackson. Ford was nominated by Gene-O Shipley and...

Hamilton County, TN · 9d

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Gordon County eatery Casa Brasa fails inspection after 10 violations

A routine health inspection gave Casa Brasa at 214 N River St Ste 1 in Calhoun, Georgia, a score of 63 and a grade of U, according to a Georgia Department of Public Health report.

Calhoun, GA · 13d

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State leaders want you to donate the acorns piling up in your yard

Knoxville, TN · 9d

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Valmont Industries to expand manufacturing in Tennessee

Valmont Industries has announced plans for further expansion of its Jasper, Tenn., facility. The company will invest $45 million to increase production of its engineered steel transmission, distribution, and substation structures for the utility industry, creating 84 jobs. The project extends a previous Valmont expansion announced in 2024, when the...

Jasper, TN · 11d

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'You could not ask for a better day': Fantastic turnout for Peach State

Thousands of performers, family members and fans turned out to enjoy the perfect weather and watch some of the state’s premier high school marching bands compete in the 53rd annual Peach State Marching Festival. “You could not ask for a better day,” Eric Vaughn of the Rome High School and Middle School Booster Associations said. “And so many of our visitors complimented Rome and our community for being such gracious hosts.” The competition, which took place Saturday, was an all-day affair that featured bands from throughout the Southeast competing in one of the oldest marching band competitions in Georgia. Volunteers arrived at Barron Stadium at sunrise to set up for the competition and many stayed the whole day helping and waiting to watch the highly anticipated performance from the Jacksonville State Southerners. Rome City Schools has hosted the Peach State competition for half a century and in the last three years, they have secured the Jacksonville State University marching band as special performers. The acclaimed marching band’s performance was not only fun for the audience, but also a homecoming for some band members who graduated from Rome or Floyd County schools. Jacksonville State has players not only from Northwest Georgia,

Rome, GA · 11d

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GPB morning headlines for October 28, 2026

With Election Day less than a week away, a bipartisan election integrity task force has been visiting county elections offices. The state Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling barring the Republican Party in northwest Georgia's Catoosa County from keeping "insufficiently Republican" candidates off the GOP primary ballot. In...

Catoosa County, GA · 10d

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Update on Webb Park at Emerson City Council Meeting

Emerson is one step closer to opening Webb Park. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Kevin McBurnett announced the official ribbon-cutting is tentatively set for 5 p.m. on November 9th. The park is named for longtime Council Member Terry Webb. Council members also approved the second reading...

Emerson, GA · 10d

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Cherokee County to hold data center townhall meeting as moratorium continues

Cherokee County officials announced a data center open house meeting to get resident input would be held in the coming weeks.

Cherokee County, GA · 10d

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34 lawsuits filed against FedEx in Hamilton County over claims of unpaid overtime

Hamilton County, TN · 11d

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Hamilton County Commission to pick District 11 school board replacement this week

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County leaders are preparing to choose who will fill the District 11 seat on the Hamilton County school board, a decision expected as soon as Wednesday evening if the county commission follows its agenda. The opening was created when former District 11 school board...

Hamilton County, TN · 11d

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