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A former prison officer at Hayes State Prison was sentenced on Tuesday. Nathan Grindle of Summerville was found guilty of conspiracy to possess meth with the intent to distribute and bribery. Grindle was a veteran and falsely claimed in court that while serving in... Read More.

Just a reminder that we are under a Flash Flood Watch through 7am tomorrow. Localized flooding is possible, especially in places prone to it. So, please be aware throughout the day today and tonight. A man has been sentenced after being caught, bringing in contraband... Read More.

A flood watch is in effect for north Georgia. That includes all of Walker County. The flood watch is in effect until Thursday morning. We could see anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of rain. The heaviest rain is expected... Read More.

The region basketball tournament begins tonight. We've got you covered with all the action on Georgia 93-7. Join Chris Barnett as he brings you live play by play coverage from Dan Priest Arena beginning at 5:50 this afternoon. The first game tips off at... Read More.

The US drought monitor says drought conditions in Walker County have gotten worse. The northern most part of the county is in a severe drought. The rest of the county, including LaFayette, is categorized as a moderate drought. Hopefully the rain this week will... Read More.

Walker County issued 276 permits last year for new home construction in the unincorporated parts of the county. That number is down from 2023's record total of 352. However, last year's numbers still out perform every other year in the last 15. 48 of... Read More.

The Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced a conservation stewardship program. Agricultural producers and forest landowners should apply by March 7th to be considered for the funding. The stewardship is for working lands including organic and traditional agricultural cropland and pastureland.... Read More.

Two candidates have qualified to seek the vacant Ward 1 City Council seat in LaFayette. Tom Langford and Glen Gunnells will square off in the March 18th election. The Ward 1 City Council seat came open when Councilman Beacher Garmany passed away.... Read More.

When you get your power bill - expect to pay a little more this year. Georgia Power has increased their rates by 3.5% this month. That's going to work out to about an additional $5.48 extra per month for the average residential customer. This... Read More.

Despite some precipitation in the month of January, we continue to experience drought conditions in Walker County. Rainfall in December was 1 ½ inches below normal. 2024 was the 37th driest year in the past 130 years. We were nearly 6 inches below normal... Read More.

On January 15th Samantha Shea Leamon of Rossville was found guilty of possession of fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Leamon was found guilty in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Court. Back in April of last year, Leamon was found in possession of more... Read More.

Patchy freezing fog is expected all across northwest Georgia this morning. Please drive safely. Make sure you slow down, use your low beam headlights and leave a little extra room between you and the car in front of you. Conditions are... Read More.