Paving of I-24 in Tennessee to Affect Several NW Georgia Highways

by: Summer Kelley

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) issued a press release warning Northwest Georgia counties of possible traffic delays due to paving of I-24 in Tennessee.

According to the press release, weather permitting, on July 6 Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing I-24 from the Georgia/Tennessee state line to the I-24/I-75 split in Chattanooga. Overnight lane closures will take place Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the paving project.

Motorists in Georgia should expect traffic delays extending to I-75, I-24, I-59, and Highway 41 during the resurfacing.  "Advisory: Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app. Our maintenance team members who repair roads and bridges and our project teams who oversee construction projects are continuing their essential work, while following sanitary work practices prescribed by health agencies to protect themselves and the public from the coronavirus, as are most state DOTs in the U.S."

Wreck on Lookout Results in Fatality: UPDATE - Fatality Identified

by: Summer Kelley

UPDATE: The man who died during a wreck Sunday evening on Lookout Mountain has been identified. Georgia State Patrol identified the driver as 41- year old Wesley Ron Davenport of Rossville, GA. Davenport was driving westbound on Hwy 136 E, traveling too fast according to the report, when he lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve. The GSP report says that Davenport's vehicle veered into oncoming traffic where it was struck by another vehicle carrying a family from Flat Rock, AL. Davenport's vehicle caught fire with Davenport trapped inside. Davenport was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A wreck with one fatality on Lookout Mountain Sunday afternoon is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol.

The two vehicle accident occurred on Sunday around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 136 E. A 42 year old Rossville man lost control of his vehicle which struck another vehicle carrying a husband, wife and infant. The vehicle being driving by the Rossville man caught fire. The family in the other car was transported to an area hospital to be checked for injuries, but appeared to be okay.

The Dade County Coroner has not yet responded as to whether the name of the deceased has been released.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A Thank You From Mike Cameron

I would  like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of Dade County for their vote and support in the June 9th election. It is clear that as the race progressed, our campaign gained great momentum.

Also, I would like to congratulate Vikki Mills for running such a good campaign. It is not easy to offer one’s self in an election.   If you supported Mrs. Mills in the primary, I hope you will consider voting for me in the runoff.  I would love to earn your support and vote.  It was clear during the campaign that Vikki and I were the conservative alternative to John Deffenbaugh.

Growing up in Lookout Valley, I spent a great deal of time in Dade County with my late mother, who worked at Trenton Spinning Mills and I have enjoyed renewing many friendships during the last few months.

I look forward to seeing many of you over the next couple of month.  I will work hard to earn your support and vote and serve you proudly as your next State Representative from District 1.

Mike Cameron