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The identities of the two people who lost their lives in the LaFayette plane crash last week have been identified. The deceased are Russell Edward Jones, 48, of LaFayette, GA, and Steven Boyd Powell, 52, of Cartersville, GA. Both Jones and... Read More.

The NTSB will arrive on scene today to investigate the Cirrus SR22 plane that crashed at the LaFayette Airport yesterday afternoon. The NTSB says the small plane crashed while attempting to land, and a post-crash fire followed. Two people were on board when... Read More.

A request by two Walker County residents to have their dog euthanized by a local veterinarian results in their arrest. 44-year old Anthony Griggs and 42-year old Crystal Spring Branch each face a charge of felony aggravated cruelty to an animal. They have... Read More.

Less than 4% of Walker County's registered voters went to the polls for yesterday's special election. The countywide ESPLOST was once again approved. The tax benefits Walker County Schools, it passed easily. The race for the City of LaFayette Council seat for Ward 1... Read More.

It's election day in Walker County. In LaFayette voters will be asked to select a new city councilman for Ward 1. Countywide, a renewal request from the school system on the education special purpose local option sales tax is on the ballot. Polls are... Read More.

Tomorrow is election day in Walker County. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. The ballot includes the Ward 1 City Council seat in LaFayette. The ESPLOST, a 1% tax earmarked for education is up for renewal and is also... Read More.

There is a chance for a severe storm tomorrow night. It's important to know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. A watch means that a tornado is possible. A warning means that one has been spotted. If a tornado warning... Read More.

Since Tuesday six wildfires in Walker County have burned 378 acres. That's according to the Georgia Forestry Commission. A fire in Rossville near Happy Valley Road has destroyed three homes and caused damage to 10 others. Firefighters were working yesterday to... Read More.

Several fire agencies from across northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee came together last night to battle a massive wildfire in Walker County. The blaze covered more than 300 acres. The fire first started around 4:30pm yesterday. The fire appears to have been started by... Read More.

Walker County Government unveiled an updated design yesterday for a playground expansion at Walker Rocks Park at the Civic Center. Walker County received a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior-National Park Service to help complete the third... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says three people are dead and one injured in an apparent murder-suicide on Saturday night. The shooter is among those dead. A domestic dispute turned deadly when 54-year-old Russell David Payne entered a house on Wood Station Road and... Read More.

Crews have been able to restore power across Walker County. As of last night, North Georgia EMC still had three customers in Walker County without power. Wednesday's storms left more than 500 without power across the county.The Walker County Animal Shelter will provide free... Read More.