Local News Headlines

     Today is the first day of fall.  It's also the first day in nearly two months that our high temperature will not reach at least 90-degrees.  We've been at least 90-degrees for the past 50-days.  Patrick Core has your forecast all day... Read More.

     The Lookout Mountain City Council has rejected a zoning amendment tied to Rock City’s proposed gondola project.  The $30 million to $40 million project would connect the attraction with the base of Lookout Mountain in Flintstone.  Rock City says the gondola could... Read More.

     Walker County voters have several important dates to remember ahead of the November third election.  Early voting begins October 13 and continues through October 30 at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette. Saturday voting is available October 17 and 24, from... Read More.

    A former Walker County Schools assistant principal has been sentenced to 60 years in connection with a child pornography investigation.  Ronnie Massey will serve the first 25 years behind bars, with the remaining 35 years served outside prison under the terms of... Read More.

     Rock City leaders say new sound data shows the proposed Lookout Mountain gondola would operate at noise levels comparable to a quiet neighborhood.  Rock City says the closest residence would be about 280 feet from the route, with projected noise levels of... Read More.

     A section of the Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain has been temporarily closed because of reports of aggressive wildlife.  Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park says the closure covers the trail between Cravens House Trail and the base of the metal staircase... Read More.

     Walker County voters can now get an early look at the ballot for the November third General and Special Election.  The composite ballot includes races for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress, the Georgia legislature, Walker County Commission and the Board of Education.  Voters... Read More.

     The LaFayette City Council will take up a lengthy agenda tonight, including the city’s property tax rate, budget, upcoming community events and several infrastructure projects.  A public hearing on the property tax rate is set for 6:15 p.m., followed by the regular... Read More.

     Walker County will gather this morning to remember the lives lost in the September 11th terrorist attacks, as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.  The memorial service begins at 8:40 at the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette.  The ceremony will... Read More.

     Walker County’s Data Center Study Committee meets today at four p.m. at the Civic Center, continuing work on possible regulations for future data centers.  At its first meeting, the committee discussed power and water use, noise and light, setbacks, tax abatements, and... Read More.

     The Lookout Mountain Town Council will hold a special meeting September 21st at 6pm.  The meeting comes at the request of Rock City Enterprises, which is proposing a 30-million-dollar gondola project.  The meeting will focus on proposed zoning ordinance amendments involving permitted... Read More.

     The future of a proposed gondola at Rock City could be decided later this month.  The Lookout Mountain City Council will hold a special meeting September 21st to vote on amendments that would allow aerial passenger ropeways in the town’s tourism district. ... Read More.