Local News Headlines

Another wreck last night on I-75 had all southbound lanes closed at the Carbondale exit in Whitfield County.  Only one northbound lane was open.  Crews worked into the night to try and clear the wreckage.  Please you caution if you're traveling I-75 today. There is... Read More.

A vice principal and coach at LaFayette High School has been arrested on serious child pornography charges. Ronnie Brent Massey, 49, of Ringgold, was taken into custody Monday after a search of his home by law enforcement. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office says Massey... Read More.

A Walker County man is among four people arrested following a multi-agency human trafficking operation. Between May 30th and June 1st, local law enforcement agencies teamed up with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit to target individuals seeking to engage in... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson announced yesterday that a second 16-year-old Ridgeland High School student has been charged for a threatening Snapchat post referencing the school on May 17th. The juvenile faces one count of Terroristic Threats or Acts Against a School. ... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday at 6pm.  The meeting will happen at Courthouse Annex III on South Main Street in LaFayette.  Among the items on the agenda is a request from the Walker County Development Authority to rezone two... Read More.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing the use of taxpayer dollars by a former Chattooga County Commissioner. GBI agents are looking into financial activities involving Blake Elsberry, who served as the county’s sole commissioner. The investigation follows allegations surrounding a payment... Read More.

Construction has begun on the new Lantern at Morning Pointe at Happy Valley, an assisted living and memory care center. The facility will feature two levels of specialized memory care, designed to support individuals with early and advanced stages of dementia. The... Read More.

CHI Memorial announced a $1.3 million grant to strengthen emergency services in north Georgia.  The state provided $1 million to fund COVID-19 testing and vaccines, helping purchase ventilators and defibrillators for ambulances. Two new ambulances will also arrive later this year to improve service... Read More.

Severe weather is a possibility again today. There is the chance for some thunderstorms. We'll keep you updated here on Georgia 93-7. Patrick Core has your forecast all day. If severe weather happens we'll keep you updated on DiscoverWalker.com as... Read More.

Monday is Memorial Day. Just a reminder, city and county offices will be closed. Be safe this weekend and remember if you do drink, leave the driving to someone else. Unemployment in Walker County took a dip in April. The... Read More.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael Levi Franklin on two counts of child molestation. The arrest follows the issuance of warrants for Franklin's arrest. Authorities report that Franklin turned himself in at the Sheriff's Office last Tuesday without incident. No further details... Read More.

A 16-year-old student from Ridgeland High School has been arrested after making a threatening post on social media. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, the post, which was made on Snapchat, referenced the school and was deemed a credible threat. The incident occurred... Read More.