Local News Headlines

          Walker County’s Strawapalooza giveaway wrapped up after just one day Tuesday, as all available straw was quickly claimed by residents.  County officials say 293 bales were handed out at the Walker County Landfill, more than originally expected, forcing the... Read More.

          Early voting for the Walker County runoff election will take place March 30 through April 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walker County Elections Office on South Main Street in LaFayette.  Election officials say only one... Read More.

The Chickamauga City Council has accepted the resignation of the city’s mayor, effective immediately. In a statement released March 20th, council members say the decision comes after a lengthy review, with a focus on fairness, transparency, and adherence to the city charter. Leaders emphasized that their... Read More.

Republican Georgia Senate candidate Lanny Thomas is still recovering after a sudden medical emergency. Thomas underwent emergency surgery Monday. His son, Christian Thomas, shared that while details of the condition have not been released, his father is now in recovery and receiving strong community... Read More.

Walker County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help after a troubling case of animal abandonment in Rossville. Officers say a dog was found Tuesday evening, March 17, left inside a pet carrier near the busy intersection of Schmidt and West Cloud Springs Roads. Authorities... Read More.

Georgia State Senate District 53 candidate Lanny Thomas is recovering in the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery following a sudden medical situation. In a statement, his family says the procedure was necessary and that Thomas is now on the road to recovery. Despite the setback,... Read More.

Based on the current conditions on many back roads and the potential for black ice with falling temperatures overnight, Walker County Schools have decided to operate on a 2-hour delay this Tuesday morning March 17th. Again Walker County Schools operating on a 2- hour delay this morning. A... Read More.

Walker County Schools will be on a two hour delay this morning, March 16th., joined by Catoosa County, Chickamauga City Schools, Dade and Whitfield Counties. School officials say the delay was based on the overnight forecast calling for strong storms and wind gusts across... Read More.

          Four People have been  arrested on felony charges in the latest report from the Walker County Sheriff's Office.   Thirty-eight-year-old Billy Joe Dykes was charged with possession of methamphetamine, abandonment of drugs, and public intoxication. Thirty-two-year-old Brian Austin Kirby was... Read More.

          The City of LaFayette says it is monitoring so-called “forever chemicals” in its drinking water and preparing for upcoming federal standards.  City Manager David Hamilton says the safety of the city’s drinking water remains a top priority, following national... Read More.

Northwest Georgia voters will return to the polls April 7th after no candidate received a majority in Tuesday’s special election to fill the congressional seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene.  Democrat Shawn Harris led the race with 37 percent of the vote, while Republican Clay Fuller finished... Read More.

          Voters head to the polls today for two important special elections that will shape representation for northwest Georgia in both Washington and Atlanta.  The biggest race is the special election for Georgia's 14th congressional district, the seat previously held... Read More.