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The Walker County Animal Shelter is extending its hours today and tomorrow as part of the Empty the Shelter event. The shelter will remain open until 7:00 p.m. both days in an effort to find homes for more animals in need. During the event,... Read More.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook Walker County Saturday morning. The tremor, centered near Greenback, Tennessee, rattled homes and businesses across the area. It occurred just after 9am. Residents in LaFayette, Chickamauga and Rossville reported feeling the vibrations. Windows were rattled... Read More.

The LaFayette Middle School community is grieving the loss of one of its own. Seventh grader Jeremiah Love, who had been battling cancer since 2020, has passed away. Family members of Jeremiah shared on Facebook yesterday that he "is finally cancer-free this morning with... Read More.

A Walker County woman is facing animal cruelty charges following an investigation into unsanitary living conditions for animals. 58-year-old Renva Sue Gravitt has been arrested on 22 counts of animal cruelty and 10 counts of failing to control rabies after authorities found 12 dogs... Read More.

Critics are questioning the Walker County Board of Commissioners after a recent truck purchase for public works. Concerns were raised about procurement procedures at least weeks Commission meeting. Specifically regarding the county's $472,000 purchase of two heavy trucks. Watchdog Ned Yates argues that the... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved a contractor to resurface nearly 70 miles of roads, with CW Matthews selected after receiving four competitive bids. The project, funded by voter-approved TSPLOST revenue, includes 80 roads, with major stretches on Trion Highway, Manning Mill... Read More.

Three felony arrests in Walker County on Saturday. Among those arrested, 60-year-old Richard Leon Collins was charged with aggravated battery. 37-year-old Vanessa Nicole Brown faces charges of criminal attempt to commit a felony. The full arrest report is online at DiscoverWalker.com.The Catoosa County Sheriff's... Read More.

Voters in Georgia will head to the polls Tuesday, June 17th, for a special primary election to select Public Service Commissioners for Districts 2 and 3. While the seats represent specific districts, all Georgia voters can vote in both races. Early voting starts May... Read More.

Five people are facing animal cruelty charges after disturbing conditions were uncovered inside a home in Walker County. Authorities say prospective buyers flagged down an animal control officer after noticing signs of neglect at a property on Highway 151. When officials went... Read More.

As tornado season peaks in May, Walker County emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for severe weather. Tornadoes can strike with little warning, so it’s important to stay alert and understand your area’s risk. Officials recommend signing up for emergency alerts, tuning into... Read More.

A man who shot at a Catoosa County Sheriff's Office deputy last May has pled guilty to multiple charges, including assault on an officer, stalking, and meth possession. Travis Downie, the 36-year-old defendant, fired shots at a deputy's patrol vehicle on American Boulevard before... Read More.

Five people in Walker County were arrested Saturday on Animal Cruelty charges. 65-yar-old Miriam Ellen Fields, 40-year-old Melodie Ann Lopez, 20-year-old Britni Maree Fields, 78-year-old James Delbert Fields and 42-year-old Alberto Mario Lopez. The five all face 3 counts of aggravated cruelty and 13... Read More.