Local News Headlines

          The Walker County community is mourning the loss of Sergeant Anthony Augustus Gilleland Jr. of Trion, Georgia. Gilleland passed away Monday at the age of 59. A longtime sergeant with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, he was known for... Read More.

          City and County offices are back open today after the Memorial Day Weekend.  Just a reminder, if Monday is your normal day for garbage pick up in LaFayette.  Get those cans out this morning.  Monday's garbage pick up will... Read More.

          City of LaFayette will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. All Monday trash pick-ups will be picked up on Tuesday.  Tonight is Graduation at LaFayette High School.  Congratulations to the class of 2026.          ... Read More.

          The LaFayette City Council will hold a special called meeting tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. to address several items of city business.  On the agenda under new business, council members will consider an Outdoor Recreation Guided Trip Waiver and review... Read More.

          Walker County voters helped decide several key races Tuesday during Georgia’s primary election.  In the Walker County Commission District One Republican race, Randy Pittman won with more than 57 percent of the vote.  Several statewide races are now headed... Read More.

          Walker County voters are heading to the polls today as Georgia wraps up one of the nation’s most closely watched primary elections.  All Walker County precincts are open until 7 p.m. Voters must cast ballots at their assigned precinct... Read More.

          A LaFayette man was killed Saturday evening in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County.  According to the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office, 39-year-old James Cody Penland of LaFayette died after his motorcycle left Shinbone Valley Road in the Menlo area... Read More.

          Today is the final day for early voting ahead of Tuesday’s primary election in Walker County.  Voters can cast their ballot today at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette and at the Rossville Municipal Civic Center.  All polling... Read More.

          Only two days remain for early voting in Walker County’s General Primary Election.  Early voting is available today at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette, and at the Rossville Municipal Civic Center.  Voters are encouraged to take advantage... Read More.

           Walker County voters heading to the polls Tuesday will see more than just candidate races on their primary election ballot.  Republican and Democratic ballots will also include a series of party opinion questions, often called straw poll questions.  Democratic... Read More.

          The Walker County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death of a six-month-old infant in Chickamauga.  Sheriff Steve Wilson says deputies and EMS responded to a home on Wayne Harris Drive around 3:48 Monday... Read More.

          The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved a new spay and neuter ordinance for certain pet owners cited for animal cruelty or neglect.  The ordinance requires dogs older than six months and cats older than four months to... Read More.