Tamara Wolk

When it came time for Sheriff Gary Sisk to make a request of the board of commissioners, all five board members donned cowboy hats for the occasion.

Georgia has long been a magnet for the film industry, thanks to state tax incentives. Catoosa and Walker counties have even served as filming locations for movie scenes.

Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk won approval for a $6.1 million inmate work-release facility, advancing his goal of helping prisoners gain skills and re-enter society.

Walker County officials say a citizen’s claims that the county secretly and illegally collected soil and water samples at the Walker County Business Park are unfounded.

By Tamara Wolk | [email protected] Walker County commissioners held a final work session on Aug. 18, ahead of a planned vote on Sept. 3 on their proposed 2027 budget.

Country music star Dolly Parton died Aug. 25 at 80 years old. The whole world will miss her, but Ringgold holds her in a special place — and she held Ringgold in a special place.

Dolly Parton had a number of local connections and relationships, among them two well-known musicians that most folks from the area will recognize: James Rogers and Randall Franks.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 2027 budget of around $40 million at its Sept. 3 meeting.

A state-mandated audit found no fraud in Catoosa schools but flagged low reserves and urged stronger financial planning, monitoring and budgeting.

Catoosa County commissioners blasted their insurance broker after learning the approved stop-loss policy wasn't final and a costlier plan left the county with few options.