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Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says his office has made an arrest in a 24 year old cold case. Wilson along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will hold a news conference today at 10am to announce more details. The arrests centers around the... Read More.

The city of Chickamauga is one of the six in the state to receive part of an $18.9 million dollar loan. The money helps water systems complete lead service line inventory projects. Lead service line replacements are also a part of the project. All... Read More.

All City of LaFayette offices will be closed today from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. The closure will allow city employees to pay their respects to late Councilman Beacher Garmany. Garmany had served Ward 1 since January of 2014, passed away recently. A head on collision in... Read More.

Two felony arrests in Walker County on Sunday. 46-year-old Robert Allen Lenticum was booked on several charges. Giving a false name, possession of meth and a schedule II. The price of gas continues to drop. According to AAA, gas prices in the state have dropped... Read More.

The US Department of Interior-National Park Service has awarded a grant to Walker County.  The money will go toward the third phrase of Walker Rocks Park.  The next phase will include an expansion of the new inclusive playground that opened this summer.  There will... Read More.

The Walker County Commission approved a new millage rate for property owners last night.  The new rolled back millage rate was approved by a unanimous vote.  The move marks the third year in a row that the commission has reduced the millage rate with... Read More.

Seven felony arrests in Walker County on Tuesday.  Two were arrested for drug possession.  42-year-old Arthur Williams Thacker was charged with possession of meth.  38-year-old Cameron Muzuk was booked on charges of possession of a schedule II. A new report from the Georgia Governor's Office... Read More.

Four felony arrests on Saturday in Walker County.  54-year-old Timothy Edgar Evett was charged with two counts of cruelty to children, terrorist threats and disorderly conduct.  45-year-old William Michael Crawley was arrested and charged with bringing stolen property across state lines and possession of... Read More.

There is a threat of some severe weather in the area today. We are expected to hit a high of 93. Heat index of 101. Some strong scattered storms are expected between 2pm and 7pm. We could see some gusty, damaging winds along with... Read More.

LaFayette Police is asking for help in finding a person involved in a hit and run. The accident happened June 8th at around 7pm on East Villanow Street. The driver of 4x4 pickup truck hit a pedestrian and failed to stop. If you have... Read More.

  Fall Armyworms are becoming a serious problem in Georgia. Many homeowners and commercial growers said the pests are infesting their land. The Fall Armyworm is the caterpillar to a moth. The adult moth will lay eggs in the grass starting the life cycle all... Read More.