Local News Headlines

        It’s fall in Walker County, and that means it’s a good time to review the rules around outdoor burning.  If you live in unincorporated areas of the county, you can now burn yard waste—like twigs, leaves, brush, and grass clippings—without... Read More.

         A warning from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office—be on the lookout for a phone scam targeting local residents.  Officials say scammers are posing as deputies, calling individuals and claiming there’s an active warrant for their arrest. The caller then demands... Read More.

        Big day on campus as LaFayette High School.  Fall break may be happening but plenty is going on.  The school is hosting two state playoff games today.  The volleyball team will face Gilmer inside Dan Priest Arena.  The action starts... Read More.

        An investigation by WTVC-TV in Chattanooga has uncovered that Walker County School's knew about a Ridgeland teacher’s suspension from Hamilton County Schools before they hired him.  An open records request reveals that Walker County had a suspension letter on file... Read More.

       Today is the start of Fall Break for Walker County Schools.  Students will return to the classroom next Monday.        In observance of Columbus Day, all U.S. Post Office locations are closed today. That means no regular mail delivery or... Read More.

        The Chattooga County Coroner’s Office and Georgia State Patrol are investigating a fatal crash in Summerville. It happened last night on the 6500 block of Dry Creek Road, where a motorcycle and a sedan collided. Coroner Jeremy McElhaney says the... Read More.

        WTVC-TV in Chattanooga has uncovered new details about a Walker County teacher with a troubling history across multiple school districts.  Nathan Dawson was formally reprimanded in Georgia in 2017 for sending over 60 text messages in one hour to a... Read More.

       A Catoosa County man is among 11 suspects arrested in a major child exploitation sting in Whitfield County. Authorities say Jonathan Monroe was charged with attempted sex trafficking as part of Operation H.O.O.K.—Hands Off Our Kids—a four-day undercover operation targeting online... Read More.

        Walker County has moved $12 million from its longtime account at the Bank of LaFayette to a higher-interest account with Regions Bank — a move officials say will boost returns on taxpayer dollars.  County leaders say the decision, announced at... Read More.

        Walker County has pulled $12 million out of its longtime account at the Bank of LaFayette and moved the funds to a higher-interest account with Regions Bank. That update came during a packed Board of Commissioners meeting last week, where... Read More.

       A Heritage High School student was arrested after administrators and a school resource officer found weapons in the student’s vehicle during a vaping investigation.  The car was parked on school property, and while no firearms were found, restricted contraband was discovered.... Read More.

       The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet this evening at 6 p.m. with a full agenda.  Commissioners will hold a public hearing on several zoning and variance requests, including proposals in Rising Fawn, Chickamauga, and Rossville. They'll also revisit a... Read More.