North Hamilton
New local principals announced
As school starts back this fall, many students in North Hamilton County will be getting to know a new principal as well as their new homeroom teacher.
Property assessment underway in county
It’s that time again.
Sale Creek resident fulfills lifelong dream
Opened at the end of May, Debbie’s Desserts and Coffee is a lifelong dream for owner Debbie Warren.
Brighten It Up Facepainting brightens parties
Sylvie Lawrence hears the song “Happy Birthday” more often than most.
Hixson UMC gearing up for expansion and renovation
Hixson United Methodist Church is embarking on a building project that will add 28,000 square feet to its current facility on Old Hixson Pike.
Signal Mtn
Walden budget on hold for reassessments
The town of Walden is in limbo when it comes to its fiscal year 2013-2014 budget.
Property assessment underway in county
It’s that time again.
Summer weather means more rescues on Walden’s Ridge
Warm weather means more nature lovers on the trails around Signal Mountain and Walden. In turn, this invariably means more accidents, injuries and the need for local emergency services, said Andrew Fisher, a longtime volunteer with Waldens Ridge Emergency Services.
Help save the hemlocks on Walden’s Ridge June 22
Donna Shearer, founder of the nonprofit organization Save Georgia’s Hemlocks, is coming to Bachman Community Center Saturday, June 22 to lead a free Hemlock Help Clinic and Facilitator Workshop.
MACC holding first disc golf camp
In response to demand for learning one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, the MACC is holding its first-ever disc golf camp this summer.
Walker
Hutcheson employees ask Heiskell for support
The fate of Hutcheson Medical Center is yet to be determined after Erlanger Health System missed its June 4 deadline for a leasing and management agreement with Hutcheson.
YMCA offers free summer meals to feed the multitude
North Georgia YMCA is ramping up its USDA-based Summer Food Service Program at nine sites in Walker and Catoosa counties.
Hinkle fire station opposition growing
Local residents aren’t so sure about a new fire station going in at the intersection of Lula Lake Road and Highway 157 in the Hinkle community.
East Hamilton
Property assessment underway in county
It’s that time again.
Collegedale approves new budget
The city of Collegedale is moving forward with a budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 that calls for no tax increase. The City Commission unanimously approved the budget on first reading at its most recent meeting.
Summer means reading fun at area libraries
When school’s out for the summer, reading can be the last thing on kids’ minds. Luckily for many, libraries across East Hamilton have plenty of summer programs to keep both bibliophobes and bibliophiles happy.
Catoosa
Catoosa Pet of the Week June 19
Pascal is a tri-colored Aussie mix.
Millage rate may rise to fund schools
The Catoosa County School Board is dealing with a math problem — it needs more money.
Catoosa Pet of the Week June 12
Jessie is a black and white male Labrador Retriever mix.
Metro
Anderson talks about transportation fixes for city
Parking, busses and paved roads: three things City Councilman Chris Anderson plans on fixing.
Property assessment underway in county
It’s that time again.
Teen activities heating up
Rauelle Kelly wants to buy her own clothes and be more financially independent.

