Local News Headlines

          The Walker County Board of Commissioners meets today at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Annex Four in LaFayette. One of the top agenda items is a proposed six-month moratorium on new data center development while county leaders review current regulations.... Read More.

          The Georgia State Patrol says 12 people were killed in traffic crashes during the Independence Day holiday travel period. Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes, while local agencies handled three others. Statewide, troopers responded to more than 295 crashes that... Read More.

          The LaFayette Mayor and City Council meet tonight at 6:30 at City Hall. On the agenda are several infrastructure and public works items, including a replacement arm for a garbage truck, vegetation management, airport and golf course signage, a... Read More.

          A tree down on Duke Street yesterday caused a power outage in LaFayette.  The fallen tree brought down power lines, resulting in the outage. City crews worked quickly to get the power restored to most of those affected before... Read More.

          City of LaFayette and Walker County government offices will be closed today, in recognition of Independence Day.  The Walker County Landfill is closed today and tomorrow.  It will reopen on Monday.            Expect another hot one... Read More.

          A Slight Risk for Severe Storms area wide through out the day today.  A Heat Advisory continues for today and tomorrow as temperatures reach the upper 90s and Heat Index from 100 to 108.  Patrick Core has your forecast... Read More.

          Another hot day is in the forecast for Northwest Georgia, with a Heat Advisory in effect today from noon until 8 PM.  Officials are reminding residents to take precautions during the afternoon heat. Limit outdoor activities when possible, wear... Read More.

          A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Walker County and surrounding areas through 8 o'clock tonight as hot temperatures and high humidity create dangerous heat conditions.  The advisory covers Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield Counties, with... Read More.

          The Walker County Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposed 40-million-dollar budget for the 2027 fiscal year.  County CFO Christian Roach presented the plan during a special called meeting last week, saying county leaders reduced initial department requests by... Read More.

          Walker County’s job market remains strong, with the latest labor report showing the county’s unemployment rate at 3.0 percent.  That’s below both the national rate of 4.1 percent and Georgia’s statewide rate of 3.3 percent.  Several nearby counties also... Read More.

            The Walker County Animal Shelter has reopened following a 30-day quarantine after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus.  All eight puppies in the litter died from the highly contagious illness, but shelter officials say... Read More.

          The City of Chickamauga is asking residents with storm-damaged trees to contact City Hall and request a work order for debris removal.  Officials say fallen trees should be cut into six to eight-foot sections and placed safely near the... Read More.