Local News Headlines

      There’s been a change in how Walker County plans to pay for a new fire truck—after one was totaled during a test drive earlier this summer.  In a special meeting Tuesday afternoon that lasted just six minutes, Walker County Commission Chairwoman... Read More.

     SPLOST funds are back in focus for Walker County. County leaders will meet this evening in a special called session to decide how to distribute millions of dollars from the 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST. An intergovernmental agreement... Read More.

     Power was restored in yesterday Chickamauga after an outage. Georgia Power says a fallen tree may have damaged wires, forcing crews to temporarily de-energize the lines for repairs. Nearly 500 customers in Chickamauga and Fort Oglethorpe were affected. The power was back... Read More.

     The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man connected to an incident in Rossville. The man was seen driving a dark-colored SUV near 730 West James Street around 8:40 Tuesday night. Investigators believe he may have... Read More.

      Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene paid a visit to the Roper GE Appliance Plant in LaFayette yesterday, praising the facility as a "Made in America" success story.  Greene noted the plant produces a finished appliance every 15 seconds, using all American steel.... Read More.

   Two people are behind bars in Walker County following a deadly drug overdose earlier this year.  Deputies responded to a home on April 11th, where they found 31-year-old David Victor Benitez of Lafayette dead at the scene. An autopsy later confirmed he died from... Read More.

    Drivers in Northwest Georgia are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in the state. The average price for regular unleaded in Catoosa, Dade, and Walker counties is just $2.75 per gallon, making it the cheapest metro area in Georgia.  Statewide, gas prices inched... Read More.

    Today marks the start of qualifying for the City of LaFayette’s upcoming municipal election, set for Tuesday, November 4th.  Starting today, and running through Wednesday, August 20th, candidates can qualify at LaFayette City Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day.  Several key... Read More.

 Big news for Walker County — GE Appliances is bringing more work to its Roper plant in LaFayette as part of a $3 billion investment to expand U.S. manufacturing.  The company announced it will move gas range production from Mexico to LaFayette, boosting operations at the... Read More.

    Catoosa County is asking for help for the families hit hard by Tuesday’s severe flooding.  Communities In Schools of Catoosa County has launched a fast-moving relief drive to collect essential supplies for those in urgent need.  Donations being requested include cleaning supplies, personal hygiene... Read More.

The Walker County School Board meets this evening at the Advancing Education Center in Chickamauga.  On the agenda: celebrating summer graduates and recognizing Ridgeland High School’s baseball team. The board will also hear updates on school facilities, finances, curriculum, and backpack distribution plans for... Read More.

From January through July, the Walker County Codes Enforcement team opened 436 new cases and completed over 1,600 inspections and follow-ups. As a result, 54 properties were brought into compliance. Officials say efforts are ongoing to streamline the blighted property cleanup process, with several... Read More.