Local News Headlines

         Several students at a Walker County school were hospitalized Wednesday after ingesting a substance later identified as Kratom. Authorities say multiple eighth-grade students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School in Rock Spring became ill after consuming what’s being described... Read More.

          Walker County Commission Chairwoman Angie Teems says renewing the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, is key to keeping up roads and public safety—without raising property taxes.  During a live online forum Monday, Teems said the... Read More.

       Advance voting is entering its final week in Walker County, where voters are turning out for key city elections and a countywide SPLOST referendum.  The Walker County Elections Office says 865 ballots had been cast through Saturday evening at the three... Read More.

        Walker County residents will have a chance to learn more about the proposed 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax — or SPLOST — later today.  Chairwoman Angie Teems will host a live question-and-answer session on the county’s official Facebook page starting at four... Read More.

       Congratulations to the LaFayette softball team.  The ladies picked up the deciding victory over Dawson County yesterday.  2-0 was the final score.  The victory sends the Ramblers back to the Elite 8 in Columbus. LaFayette will face North Hall in the... Read More.

       Advance voting is now underway for key municipal elections in Chickamauga, LaFayette, and Rossville, as well as a county-wide referendum on the proposed 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST.  Early voting continues through Friday, October 31st. Polls are... Read More.

       Three felony arrests in Walker County on Monday.  26-year-old Johsua Lee Garcia was charged with possession of a schedule 1 and several other violations including DUI.  Ronald Eugene Careathers, 60-years-old was booked on possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. ... Read More.

       Walker County’s 2025 property tax bills will be hitting mailboxes in the coming weeks—but you can view and pay yours starting today.  Visit the Tax Commissioner’s Office or go online at WalkerCountyTax.com for office hours, locations, and payment options.      ... Read More.

         LaFayette native Channing Wilson was on CBS-TV's "The Road" last night.  The music competition series pits country music artists performing original songs.  The winner of the series gets a record deal among other prizes.  One contestant was eliminated last night,... Read More.

        It’s fall in Walker County, and that means it’s a good time to review the rules around outdoor burning.  If you live in unincorporated areas of the county, you can now burn yard waste—like twigs, leaves, brush, and grass clippings—without... Read More.

         A warning from the Walker County Sheriff’s Office—be on the lookout for a phone scam targeting local residents.  Officials say scammers are posing as deputies, calling individuals and claiming there’s an active warrant for their arrest. The caller then demands... Read More.

        Big day on campus as LaFayette High School.  Fall break may be happening but plenty is going on.  The school is hosting two state playoff games today.  The volleyball team will face Gilmer inside Dan Priest Arena.  The action starts... Read More.