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          Former Georgia State Patrol Commander Don Stultz has passed away.  Stultz spent roughly 40 years in law enforcement, working his way from trooper to captain and overseeing operations across 14 North Georgia counties. After retiring, he remained active in... Read More.

          The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting today.  It begins at 4 p.m. at Courthouse Annex One on South Duke Street in LaFayette.  According to the agenda, commissioners are then expected to enter executive... Read More.

The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s office in Rock Spring will remain closed to the public through Thursday following water damage from a burst pipe.  County spokesperson Joe Legge says the office, located inside the Local Government Services building on Highway 95, was impacted after flooding damaged... Read More.

           Early voting dates are now set for the May 19th General Primary in Walker County.  Voters can cast ballots starting April 27th through May 15th, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walker County Elections... Read More.

          Walker County is leading Northwest Georgia in new residents, posting the region’s highest domestic migration rate at 5-point-6 percent.  The county’s population also grew 3-point-8 percent since 2020—second only to Murray County—while Dade County was the only area to... Read More.

          Freshman Congressman Clay Fuller says he’s hitting the ground running in Washington. On his first day in office, Fuller announced he has co-sponsored the “Save America Act,” calling it a key step toward strengthening election security.  In a statement,... Read More.

          The City of LaFayette is asking residents to weigh in on a new survey focused on street safety and walkability.  Officials say the survey, available now at safestreetslafayette.com, will help shape the city’s long-term Safe Streets for All plan. ... Read More.

          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.