Local News Headlines

     No vote was taken Thursday on Walker County's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The budget was removed from the Walker County Board of Commissioners' meeting agenda before commissioners could consider its adoption. The delay comes as a group of county residents continues... Read More.

     Representative Mike Cameron of Rossville and Representative Steve Tarvin of Chickamauga say they'll introduce legislation next year aimed at increasing financial oversight in Walker County government.  The proposal would require a forensic audit during the first year of every new county commission... Read More.

     School is back in session today in Walker County.  You may want to allow yourself a little more travel time today.  Be aware of those school zones and watch out for busses.      The City of LaFayette is closing Queen City Lake... Read More.

     The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding two missing 15-year-olds.  Chase Allen Mays, also known as “Bro Bro,” is five-foot-six and about 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing black shorts with pink shells on them.  Issabella Alexis Rosario... Read More.

     Queen City Lake Beach in LaFayette will remain closed because of elevated E. coli levels.  The city says daily testing continues, but results so far have been inconclusive. Officials are expanding testing to try to pinpoint the source.  The city is also... Read More.

     The historic Mars Theater in downtown LaFayette continues its summer entertainment lineup with "DMC Live: Songs From My Roots" on Friday, August fourteenth at seven p-m. Award-winning performer Daniel Michael Crane will take audiences on a musical journey featuring classic pop, doo... Read More.

     The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session this morning to continue discussions on the proposed 2027 fiscal year budget.  The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 at the Walker County Administration Building, or Courthouse Annex One, at... Read More.

     The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session Thursday morning to continue discussions on the county’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.  The meeting is set for 8:30 Thursday morning in the conference room of the Walker County... Read More.

     A Heat Advisory in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Today.  Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected across North Georgia.  The National Weather Service says heat index values are expected to reach between 105 and 109 degrees, increasing the risk of... Read More.

     Swimming has been temporarily suspended at the public beach at Queen City Lake after routine testing found slightly elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.  The City of LaFayette says the closure is a precaution while officials work to determine the source, which... Read More.

     A Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening for Northwest Georgia as a stalled front continues to bring rounds of heavy rain to the area.  Expect off-and-on showers and thunderstorms through today and into the weekend. It won't be a washout,... Read More.

     A Walker County fugitive is behind bars after leading authorities on a cross-state chase Tuesday.  The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says detectives tried to arrest Kennie Montieth on outstanding felony warrants from Walker County, but he fled in a vehicle, leading deputies... Read More.