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Walker County is under a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Wednesday as dangerously hot conditions move into the area.  The National Weather Service says heat index values could reach up to 107 degrees, making it feel much hotter than the actual temperature.  The advisory began at... Read More.

Dangerously high temperatures are expected this week, with daytime highs likely reaching the triple digits — particularly on Wednesday, which is forecast to be the hottest day of the week.  Heat index values will also climb into the triple digits, significantly increasing the risk... Read More.

Four schools in the Walker County School System are being honored for academic excellence. Cherokee Ridge Elementary, Fairyland Elementary, Naomi Elementary, and LaFayette High School have earned the “Beating the Odds” designation from Georgia’s Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. The award recognizes schools that outperform... Read More.

In observance of Juneteenth, all Walker County Government offices — including the landfill — will be closed today.  Normal operations in Walker County will resume tomorrow. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore is facing a financial penalty following an ethics investigation by the Georgia Government Transparency... Read More.

In observance of Juneteenth, all Walker County Government offices — including the landfill — will be closed this Thursday, June 19th.  Normal operations in Walker County will resume on Friday, June 20th. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore is facing a financial penalty following an ethics... Read More.

Today is Election Day in Walker County. Voters are heading to the polls for a Special Primary Election to fill the Public Service Commissioner seats for Districts 2 and 3.  Polling locations across Walker County are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you... Read More.

Walker County voters will head to the polls tomorrow, for a Special Primary Election to fill Public Service Commissioner seats for Districts 2 and 3 in Georgia.  Polling places across all 11 Walker County precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.... Read More.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a suspicious letter.  Recently, a Walker County citizen received a letter accompanied by a check for nearly four thousand dollars—$3,990.69. However, officials say this kind of unexpected payment from unknown sources is highly unusual.  The... Read More.

Two people are facing animal cruelty charges in Walker County following a welfare check on several horses.  Walker County Animal Control officers launched a two-day investigation after receiving complaints about malnourished horses at a property just outside Rossville, at 44 Manor Lane.  Raul Rodriguez,... Read More.

A Georgia law enforcement officer has been arrested for allegedly sharing official data with a criminal suspect tied to a drug investigation in Tennessee.  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says Kenneth Rankin, an officer with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, faces charges of... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners faced sharp criticism from residents and local officials during last Thursday’s meeting, amid controversy over two major rezoning approvals.  The board unanimously approved requests to rezone nearly 100 acres of farmland along Glass Road—adjacent to the Walker County... Read More.

Severe storms on Saturday caused trees to fall and left several in Walker County without power.  At its peak there were 1,695 homes without power in Walker County.  Crews worked to restore power and by yesterday the power was back on across the county. A... Read More.