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The Friends of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host the 4th annual National Park Night with the Lookouts on Monday, June 4. Profits from all general admission tickets sold in advance benefit the Friends of the Park. To buy tickets for the game call the Friends office at 648-5623 or visit chickchatt.org . Tickets are $5.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/5/23/226776/National-Park-Night-With-The-Lookouts.aspx

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:03:36 -0700

Ammo maker won't relocate close to Chickamauga day care

Businessman Paul Chapman on Wednesday withdrew an application to move his handgun and rifle ammunition manufacturing operation across the road from a Chickamauga day care.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/03/ammo-maker-wont-relocate-close-chickamauga-day-car/

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 21:12:47 -0700

Georgia governor signs $19.3 billion state budget

Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday signed a $19.3 billion budget that reflects Georgia's modest revenue gains in a recovering economy and his administration's priorities. The budget includes slightly more money for education and funding to support reforms to the state's criminal justice system.
http://news.yahoo.com/georgia-governor-signs-19-3-billion-state-budget-141505631--finance.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 07:15:05 -0700

At least 13 incumbents, challengers sign lobbyist gift ban pledge

1:23 p.m.: A number of additional primaries are now set for a variety of offices. Here's a run-down as of now: House District 20: Incumbent Republican Charlice Byrd of Woodstock will face Michael Caldwell, a 22-year-old sales manager from Woodstock.
http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/at-least-13-incumbents-1444351.html?cxtype=rss_georgia-politics-elections

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:09 -0700

Stars align for new Chickamauga planetarium

"My purpose was to turn students on to science and the best way to do that is the night sky," says James A. Smith.
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/18319838/stars-align-for-new-chickamauga-planetarium

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:48 -0700

Walker County flood plan calls for taller road

When a one-in-100-year flood hit Chickamauga in September 2009, "you could not get in and out of Chickamauga. It was just an island surrounded by water," City Manager John Culpepper remembers.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/08/walker-flood-plan-calls-for-taller-road/

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 21:14:02 -0700

Bicycle Ride Across Georgia cyclists to roll through area in June

About 1,200 bicycle riders are expected to roll through Catoosa and Whitfield counties on the first weekend in June.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/18/georgia-cyclists-to-roll-through-area-in-june/

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 21:05:29 -0700

’16 And Pregnant’ Recap: Sarah Struggles To Raise Baby Tinleigh As A Single Mom

Sarah and Blake’s love didn’t last, but luckily she has a supportive mother to help her raise beautiful baby Tinleigh. Unlike Hope’s beau from last week, not all baby daddies are keepers on this reality show. Sarah Roberts‘ ex-boyfriend chose video games over responsibility, leaving Sarah a single, teen mother. Sarah, 17, a high school [...]
http://omg.yahoo.com/news/16-pregnant-recap-sarah-struggles-raise-baby-tinleigh-033111364.html

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 20:31:11 -0700

Event involving more than 1,000 bike riders launching in Fort Oglethorpe

For the first time in its 33-year history, Bike Ride Across Georgia will take a hilly north Georgia route, starting in Fort Oglethorpe. The family-friendly event begins on June 2 in Fort Oglethorp...
http://rn-t.com/bookmark/18600609

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 07:46:52 -0700

Walker County's Smith Planetarium back in business with new projector

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — When the Smith Planetarium opened in May 2011 on Pond Springs Road, its namesake James A. Smith led the first program, pointing out constellations on the domed ceiling with a handheld green laser beam.
http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2012/may/09/walker-county-center-getting-back-in-business/

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 21:18:59 -0700