Daniel Walker Lofty, age 90, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Friday, September 25, 2020 at his residence. Due to the national health crisis and the COVID-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements ... (click for more)

Erwin Crider, age 85, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Friday, September 25, 2020 at Ridgewood Manor Health Care. Due to the national health crisis and the COVID-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com . Arrangements ... (click for more)

J. Lamar Owens of Austin, Texas, left this world on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Brookedale West Lake at the age of 82. Lamar was a Chattanooga native who had moved to Austin, Tx., this year to be closer to his daughter. He was a 1956 graduate of Central High School. He was in the Army National Guard for nine years and loved being of service to his country. He spoke of ... (click for more)

On September 22, 2020, my sweet, precious Jacqualine Renee Bottoms entered the presence of her Savior and Lord, whom she loves with all her heart. She had a full and fruitful life! She was a Proverbs 31:10-31 wife! She graduated from Baylor University School of Dental Hygiene, Texas A&M School of Journalism, Bryan, Tx. and Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Tx. She was ... (click for more)

S everal city facilities will reopen to the public next Monday, including the public library. Others include The Development Resource Center and City Hall. City rec centers remain closed for now. The city facilities have been closed since the coronavirus outbreak began in March. (click for more)

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested Zachary Moore, 20, of Dalton, and charged him with three counts of possession of child pornography, creation of child pornography, child molestation, aggravated sodomy, possession of methamphetamine, and possession and use of drug related objects. Agents and digital forensic investigators with the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer ... (click for more)