Local News Headlines

A judge this week handed down a $1.8 million judgment in a year long legal dispute between Walker County's wastewater authority and the city of Chattanooga. A U.S. District Judge concluded that Walker County's wastewater authority, owes Chattanooga just over $1.8 million in unpaid... Read More.

Schools and Government Closings for today: Walker County Schools and Chickamauga City Schools are closed. Catoosa County Schools are closed. Dade County Schools are closed but will have a remote learning day for students. Chattooga County is having a learn from home day. All... Read More.

Yesterday was the last day to register to vote in the city of LaFayette election. Election day is March 18th. Voters will select between Tom Langford and Glenn Gunnells to fill the Ward 1 City Council seat. Early voting begins next... Read More.

The bitter cold temperatures are back this week. We'll see wind gusts today up to 20 miles per hour. The forecast is calling for some winter weather around the area on Wednesday. Most likely we'll see some rain across Walker County. Keep it here... Read More.

A lieutenant with the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has been fired and now faces criminal charges. This comes after an investigation revealed he claimed to have worked security for a local church, but never showed up to do so, according to authorities. A release... Read More.

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.