Local News Headlines

         A Rossville man is in custody after being charged with multiple child sex crimes in Walker County.  Authorities say officers were first called on December 11th after a minor victim came forward with allegations of sexual abuse. Investigators say the... Read More.

          A two-year-old child from Rock Spring was in critical condition over the weekend after being shot in the head Christmas morning.  Deputies were called to a home on Tarvin Road around 9:50 a.m. Christmas Day, where first responders found... Read More.

           A two-year-old child from Rock Spring is in critical condition after being shot in the head Christmas morning, according to the Walker County Sheriff's Department.  Deputies were called to a home on Tarvin Road around 9:50 a.m. First responders... Read More.

         Georgia District Attorney Clay Fuller of Lookout Mountain has officially entered the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, seeking to replace Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene following her upcoming resignation.  Fuller says he is running after prayer and consultation with family... Read More.

        LaFayette City offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, in observance of the Christmas holiday.  Due to the holiday schedule, changes have been announced for residential garbage collection. Garbage normally collected on Monday and Tuesday will be picked up on... Read More.

        Looks like the rain ended during the overnight hours.  We'll be a little chilly today.  Patrick Core has your up to date forecast all day on Georgia 93-7.  According to drought dot gov, 2025 is shaping up to be a... Read More.

         LaFayette City offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, December 24th and 25th, for the Christmas holiday.  Due to the closure, residential garbage pickup will change. Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected Monday, December 22nd, while Wednesday and Thursday... Read More.

        Walker County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help after a dog was abandoned over the weekend in Rossville.  Surveillance video captured the incident, which happened around 11-thirty Saturday morning on Bailey Lane, off Mission Ridge Road.  Officials say... Read More.

          A Walker County jury has convicted 24-year-old Christian Austin Raines on all eight counts of sexually related crimes involving two minor family members.  Following a three-day trial before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House, Raines was found guilty of... Read More.

        Frigid temps this morning has forced Walker County Schools to operate on a two hour delay.  District officials made the decision out of caution for student and staff safety during early-morning travel, particularly in areas affected by freezing temperatures and... Read More.

         Five felony arrest Wednesday in Walker County.  Among those charged, 32-year-old Kristalyn Michell Stout was booked on charges of being a fugitive and giving a false name.  Jeffery Lee Jones, 36-years-old was charged with theft.  William Harrison Kinard, 38-was arrested... Read More.

         The Walker County Board of Commissioners wrapped up its final regular meeting of 2025 Thursday night, covering everything from insurance savings to local concerns.  Commission Chair Angie Teems announced the county will save more than $91,000 next year thanks to... Read More.