Local News Headlines

The Walker County Sheriff's Office worked two bad accidents last night.  There was a 2-vehicle crash with injuries that happened at the intersection of Highway 193 and Highway 2 in Flintstone.  A second accident happened on Highway 151 at Highway 136.  A car and a... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has adjusted it's meeting schedule for the rest of the year. The Board of Commissioners will meet October 24, November 14 and December 19. The meetings start at 6:30pm at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III at 201... Read More.

The City of LaFayette has issued a boil water advisory. The advisory is for the area east of the Highway 27 bypass, South of 136 East including the Naomi community, Highway 151, the Corinth area, the Hillcrest community, the Walnut grove area, and Old... Read More.

It was a rough day for drivers yesterday locally.  Several wrecks were reported including many with injuries.  Law enforcement responded to a one car accident with injuries on Foster Mill Drive in LaFayette.  There was a wreck with severe injuries on 151 at Chapman... Read More.

The Walker County Detention Center reported six felony arrests on Monday.  46-year-old Wayne Edward Ellinger was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and false reporting of a crime.  26-year-old Halie Lakayla Young was booked on charges of tampering with evidence, trafficking illegal drugs,... Read More.

Work on the sewer redirection plan continues in Walker County.  Osburn Road from Davis Lane to North Long Hollow Road will be closed to thru traffic for the next 3-4 weeks as crews work in the area. The Chattooga County Sheriff's Department is accepting donations. ... Read More.

The LaFayette City Council will meet today to approve a new city budget.  The meeting is set for noon today and will be held at the Lafayette Golf Course. Only two felony arrests on Saturday in Walker County.  Among those booked, 34-year-old Zachary Raphel Barrett... Read More.

The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Walker County.  The county is also under a flood watch.  High winds and flooding continue to be a concern. Walker County Public Work Crews spent parts of yesterday clearing out ditches and storm... Read More.

Some severe weather is headed our way beginning later today and into Friday.  The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says this storm could be an unprecedented event for north and central parts of Georgia given the strength of the hurricane.  Walker County officials are... Read More.

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal one vehicle accident on Lookout Mountain involving a person who had previously been reported missing, found deceased in a roadside ravine.  Troopers say they were called to the crash scene near the intersection of GA-136 and Lookout Drive late... Read More.

Road paving continues in Walker County.  Crews have started working this week on Childress Hollow Road.  Work will start soon on other nearby roads.  If you travel this area expect some delays over the next two weeks while repaving work happens. Lots of rain in... Read More.

The group PFAS Georgia says more than 250 tests of various water sources across that region show elevated levels of the PFAS chemical.  This chemical, polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals that are found in many... Read More.