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The boil water advisory is back in the city of LaFayette. The advisory is in effect until further notice. The areas impacted include east of the Highway 27 bypass, south of 136 east, including the Naomi community, Highway 151, Corinth area, Hillcrest community, Walnut... Read More.

Walker County Schools are closed today. School officials say they decided to close due to the conditions of the secondary roads and shaded areas across the county and in the mountains. Officials are also concerned with the sidewalks and parking lots at the schools.... Read More.

A winter storm warning is in effect until 7am tomorrow morning. Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state wide state of emergency. The measure is in effect through Tuesday. The state of emergency allows the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security to mobilize any needed... Read More.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Walker County. It starts at 7am on Friday and runs until 7am Saturday. A watch means conditions are favorable for winter precipitation. Snow and sleet accumulation in the mountains could be 3-6-inches.The forecast... Read More.

Walker County School officials say there was a cyber security incident last month. Superintendent Damon Raines says school leader just learned of the security breach on Tuesday in an email from PowerSchool. PowerSchool is the vendor of the Student Information System. It's the program... Read More.

The water boil advisory in LaFayette has been lifted. The city made the announcement around 5pm yesterday. The city says all water quality tests have confirmed compliance with safety standards. The Lee School Road Water Treatment Plant was impacted with high turbidity levels. City... Read More.