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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.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in a theft early Sunday morning. At about 4:45am two people drop up to Mission Glen Baptist Church and stole a 3 ton AC unit. The thieves removed the security camera before taking... Read More.

Work continues on the sewer redirection project today.  This part of the construction will last 8-10 weeks.  The work will disrupt traffic.  Traffic coming out of North Jekins will go east down McFarland Avenue and use Schmitt Road for a detour route.  School bus... Read More.

Tina Painter has been appointed to the Walker County School Board.  Painter fills the void left by Mike Carruth's resignation in July.  Painter is a former educator teaching at both LaFayette High School and Gordon Lee Middle School. Four felony arrests in Walker County on... Read More.

Today is the 1st day of school in Walker County.  Make sure you watch your speed in the school zones and be on the lookout for busses. A wedding venue in Rossville has been forced to close due to a zoning issue.  The wedding and events... Read More.