Local News Headlines

     Swimming has been temporarily suspended at the public beach at Queen City Lake after routine testing found slightly elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.  The City of LaFayette says the closure is a precaution while officials work to determine the source, which... Read More.

     A Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening for Northwest Georgia as a stalled front continues to bring rounds of heavy rain to the area.  Expect off-and-on showers and thunderstorms through today and into the weekend. It won't be a washout,... Read More.

     A Walker County fugitive is behind bars after leading authorities on a cross-state chase Tuesday.  The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says detectives tried to arrest Kennie Montieth on outstanding felony warrants from Walker County, but he fled in a vehicle, leading deputies... Read More.

     Walker County students will head back to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 5th.  The first major break in the school calendar will be Fall Break, scheduled for Oct. 12 through Oct. 16. Students and staff will also enjoy Holiday Break beginning Dec.... Read More.

     Students in Walker County Schools will once again receive free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year. The district is continuing its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, allowing every student at all 15 schools to receive one free breakfast and... Read More.

     Newly released emails obtained through an open records request show Rossville city officials were aware for months of plans for Walker County’s sale of four acres to technology company BridgTRK. The emails obtained by WRCB show city officials discussing the proposed project... Read More.

     Rossville Mayor Jonathan Lassetter says the city was not notified that Walker County's sale of four acres on Bulldog Drive to Chattanooga-based technology company BridgTRK had been finalized until after the deal closed. Lassetter says the city is reviewing its options and... Read More.

          Walker County officials are working to clear up confusion surrounding a recent land sale in Rossville that's sparked online speculation about a possible data center.  The four-acre Bulldog Drive property behind Peerless Mill was purchased by Chattanooga-based technology company BridgTRK.... Read More.

          Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems is clarifying that the county's 30-day moratorium on new data center development applies only to unincorporated Walker County.  In a video released Tuesday, Teems said the moratorium does not affect any of the county's... Read More.

          Residents may notice increased law enforcement activity at LaFayette Middle School today. The City of LaFayette Police Department will conduct active shooter training today and again next Tuesday, July 21, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Police say the... Read More.

          LaFayette is building a new youth wrestling facility.  The LaFayette City Council has approved a $659,000 project funded through SPLOST recreation dollars. The new building will be located near the Villanow Street entrance to the city’s Pollinator Trail and... Read More.

          Walker County commissioners have extended the county's moratorium on new data center development for 180 days.  The action means the county will not consider new data center projects until February of 2027. During the moratorium, officials will not accept... Read More.