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Four felony arrests in Walker County on Wednesday.  Among those arrested, 45-year-old Devine Demont Clark.  Clark was booked on simple battery and second-degree criminal damage to property.  Millie Ann Buckner, 42-years-old, was charged with exploitation or intimidation of an elderly person.  You can view... Read More.

The election is not over for everyone.  There is still one race left to be determined.  The District 3 Board of Education race is set for a run off.  Incumbent Tina Painter and Travis Q. Middleton were the top two vote getters.  They will... Read More.

More than 32,000 ballots were cast yesterday in Walker County.  That's 74% of the registered voters in the county.  Local election returns from yesterday.  Walker County Board of Education District 3.  We will have a runoff.   The Republican incumbent Tina Painter picked up 33%... Read More.

Today is election day. The polls are open today until 7pm. Georgia 93-7 will have complete election coverage tonight beginning during the 7pm hour. Join us all night for election coverage you can listen online at DiscoverWalker.com A CHICKAMAUGA MAN IS SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS... Read More.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a Thursday night shooting in Chickamauga.  25-year-old Dakota Austin Bottomlee was shot and killed.  Police are looking for two males seen in the area earlier in Thursday.    The shooting happened... Read More.

Today is the last day for early voting in Georgia.  By the time the polls close at 5pm today, it's expected to be a record breaking year for early voting in Walker County.  The polls are open from 8am to 5pm.  You can vote... Read More.

Fire Departments from Trion, Summerville and Hays responded to a mobile home fire last night.  The blaze was in the Saddle Club Road area.  No one was home at the time of the fire.  Firefighters were able to rescue the homeowner's dog and put... Read More.

Early voting continues in Walker County.  According to the county election office, as of noon yesterday, 15,041 people had already voted.  in 2020, 16,887 people voted early.  Early voting continues through Friday and election officials this year's numbers will surpass 2020.  Just over 1,600... Read More.

Walker County is considering new regulations for animals.  County officials say there are too many unwanted animals in the county.  The animal shelters are overcrowded.  The county is considering a proposal that would force spay/neuter and micro chipping.  Officials say they are not targeting... Read More.

Satellite voting locations in Rossville, Rock Spring, Chickamauga and Fairyland will be open starting today through November 1st.  The polls are open from 8am to 5pm.  These are in addition to the Courthouse location in LaFayette.  You can vote in Rock Spring at GNTC,... Read More.

Scenic Land Development withdrew their application for a sporting clay shooting range in Mountain Cove.  That didn't stop residents from voicing their opposition at last night's Walker County Board of Commissioners meeting.  Opponents of the range cited noise, environmental pollution, unwanted traffic and an... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners is set to meet tonight.  The meeting takes place at 6:30pm at the Courthouse Annex III in LaFayette and will be streamed live on the county's Facebook page.  Among the items on the agenda include an amendment to... Read More.