Local News Headlines

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.

The Walker County Election Commission has announced some dates you’ll want to keep in mind. Early voting for the November elections will take place at the Walker County Courthouse October 15th through November 1st, 8am until 5pm during the week…and two Saturdays, the 19th and... Read More.

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods is pushing for additional funding for safety in schools. Wood wants a school resource officer and a crisis alert system in every school in the state. State Representative Mike Cameron said $109-million was included in this year’s budget... Read More.