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          Walker County’s unemployment rate rose slightly in January.  New labor figures show the county posted a three-point-four percent unemployment rate, up from three-point-one percent in December and also higher than January of last year.  Statewide, Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment... Read More.

          Mowing season is now underway in Walker County as several Road Department crews have transitioned to grass-cutting duties this week.  Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution when approaching roadside mowers. Advance warning signs are posted in... Read More.

          It didn't take long last night to find out the winners in yesterday's election.  Just about an hour after the polls closed, Republican Lanny Thomas was declared the winner in State Senate District 53 race.  Thomas won over Democrat... Read More.

          Today is election day in Walker County.  The polls will be open until 7pm today.  All 11 precincts in the county are open to vote.  This special election will determine who replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress and who... Read More.

           Local voters will head to the polls tomorrow to decide two important runoff races impacting the region and the state.  The special election will determine who will represent Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, filling the seat previously held by former... Read More.

           Today is Good Friday.  That means that Walker County Government Offices will be closed today.  The county landfill and the Animal Shelter will be closed today and tomorrow.            Summerville and Ringgold are among Georgia communities... Read More.

          Today is the final day for early voting in Walker County ahead of the upcoming runoff election.  Voters can cast their ballot today from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Elections Office, 311 South Main Street in LaFayette.... Read More.

          Walker County Animal Control officers have located the owner of three severely neglected dogs rescued earlier this week at McWilliams Cemetery, and the animals have now been surrendered to the Walker County Animal Shelter.  The dogs were found Monday... Read More.

          Walker County Animal Control officers rescued three abandoned and severely emaciated dogs Monday morning at McWilliams Cemetery on West Armuchee Road.  Officials say a concerned citizen reported the dogs Sunday evening. Two were found running loose, while a third—now... Read More.

          Early voting begins today in Walker County for the April 7th special runoff elections across Northwest Georgia.  Voters will decide two races on the ballot, including the U.S. House District 14 contest between Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay... Read More.

           Early voting for the upcoming runoff election begins Monday in Walker County.  Early voting will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a single location — the Elections Office at 311 South Main Street in... Read More.

          Four Felony arrest on Tuesday in Walker County.  42-year-old Clint Dewayne Phillips was arrested on a violation of probation.  James Chad Letson, a 45-year-old was charged with sale of methamphatamine.  53-year-old Robert Lebrone Williams was arrested on possession of... Read More.