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A house fire in Walker County has left 7 people without a home. Walker County Fire Department responded to a house fire yesterday afternoon on Friendship Road. When crews arrived, flames were coming out of one of the front windows. Seven people were in... Read More.

Authorities in Chattooga County were busy last night. Two accidents with injuries in the county. There was a two vehicle crash with injuries on Highway 48 at Mahan Road. A separate accident with severe injuries occurred on Highway 27 near Farmersville Road. No further... Read More.

Today is expected to be another scorcher. The index could reach 105 today. Make sure you stay cool and stay hydrated if you have to be outdoors. More paving work is happening this week. Paving will begin on Enloe Street, Circle Drive and East Avenue.... Read More.

A heat advisory is in effect today for Walker County. The advisory will last from 11am until 8pm. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids today and stay in an air-conditioned room.... Read More.

High temperatures and low rainfall have increased the risk of wildfire in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging everyone to use extreme caution when conducting any kind of outdoor burning. Fireworks, camp fires, barbecue grills, even hot machinery on dry grass can spark... Read More.

As we move into July there are some new laws going into effect in the state of Georgia. Squatted trucks are no longer legal. As of yesterday it's illegal to drive a truck with the front end raised higher than the rear. The law... Read More.

The Freedom Festival is happening tonight in LaFayette. The event starts at 5pm. Live music begins at 6pm. Kids games, lots of vendors, a corn hole tournament and much more is happening at the Ross Abney Complex on First Street. Fireworks will cap off... Read More.

Homes had to be evacuated last night in Trion.  A truck carrying ammonia to Mount Vernon Mills was leaking.  The leak forced the evacuation of homes near the mill along 5th, 6th and 7th streets.  The City of Trion opened up the recreation center to anyone... Read More.

Temperatures are expected to be at or near 100 degrees today.  This is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far.  We'll see the hot temps hang around for a while.  You can expect high temps in the mid to upper... Read More.

The LaFayette Police Department is seeking the public's help in a couple of cases. Detectives say the man and woman are accused of shoplifting from the Walmart Super Center in LaFayette. The couple left on a motorcycle. Police are also asking for help in... Read More.

An update on a story that we first told you about last week.  Justice Simone of Walker County faces four counts of cruelty to animals and four counts of abandonment of domesticated animals.  Law enforcement officials say that Simone is not currently in Walker... Read More.