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The bitter cold temperatures are back this week. We'll see wind gusts today up to 20 miles per hour. The forecast is calling for some winter weather around the area on Wednesday. Most likely we'll see some rain across Walker County. Keep it here...

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A lieutenant with the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has been fired and now faces criminal charges. This comes after an investigation revealed he claimed to have worked security for a local church, but never showed up to do so, according to authorities. A release...

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A former prison officer at Hayes State Prison was sentenced on Tuesday. Nathan Grindle of Summerville was found guilty of conspiracy to possess meth with the intent to distribute and bribery. Grindle was a veteran and falsely claimed in court that while serving in...

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Just a reminder that we are under a Flash Flood Watch through 7am tomorrow. Localized flooding is possible, especially in places prone to it. So, please be aware throughout the day today and tonight.A man has been sentenced after being caught, bringing in contraband...

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A flood watch is in effect for north Georgia. That includes all of Walker County. The flood watch is in effect until Thursday morning. We could see anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of rain. The heaviest rain is expected...

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The region basketball tournament begins tonight. We've got you covered with all the action on Georgia 93-7. Join Chris Barnett as he brings you live play by play coverage from Dan Priest Arena beginning at 5:50 this afternoon. The first game tips off at...

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The US drought monitor says drought conditions in Walker County have gotten worse. The northern most part of the county is in a severe drought. The rest of the county, including LaFayette, is categorized as a moderate drought. Hopefully the rain this week will...

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Walker County issued 276 permits last year for new home construction in the unincorporated parts of the county. That number is down from 2023's record total of 352. However, last year's numbers still out perform every other year in the last 15. 48 of...

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The Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced a conservation stewardship program. Agricultural producers and forest landowners should apply by March 7th to be considered for the funding. The stewardship is for working lands including organic and traditional agricultural cropland and pastureland....

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Two candidates have qualified to seek the vacant Ward 1 City Council seat in LaFayette. Tom Langford and Glen Gunnells will square off in the March 18th election. The Ward 1 City Council seat came open when Councilman Beacher Garmany passed away....

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When you get your power bill - expect to pay a little more this year. Georgia Power has increased their rates by 3.5% this month. That's going to work out to about an additional $5.48 extra per month for the average residential customer. This...

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Despite some precipitation in the month of January, we continue to experience drought conditions in Walker County. Rainfall in December was 1 ½ inches below normal. 2024 was the 37th driest year in the past 130 years. We were nearly 6 inches below normal...