Local News Headlines

March 7, 2024

Thursday, March 7

Friday is the deadline to qualify for political office in Walker County. The primary is set for May 21st. Incumbent Billy Sims is running to remain coroner in Walker County. Sims will face competition. Former Walker County Coroner Dewayne Wilson has also qualified. More drama... Read More.

March 6, 2024

Wednesday, March 6

The LaFayette Police Department is looking to speak with two individuals involved in an incident at the LaFayette Wal-Mart. The incident happened February 19th. You can see pictures of the man and woman the police are looking for by going to the LaFayette Police Department... Read More.

March 5, 2024

Tuesday, March 5

State Representative Mike Cameron last week voted in favor of a proposal to fight illegal immigration in Georgia. House Bill 1105 would require local law enforcement to work with federal immigration authorities. Local law enforcement would be required to keep information on the immigration... Read More.

March 4, 2024

Monday, March 4

Two felony arrests were reported in Walker County on Saturday. 32-year-old Dante LaNeal Stewart was booked Saturday night and charged with possession of a schedule II. Cloudland at McLemore Resort has opened. It's hailed as being one of the largest private investments in the history... Read More.

March 1, 2024

Friday, March 1

The Walker County Detention Center reported five felony arrests on Wednesday. 37-year-old Miranda Maria Blair was charged with possession of marijuana of less than an ounce, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. 53-year-old James Shannon Johnson was booked on possession of meth.... Read More.

February 28, 2024

Wednesday, February 28

A petition has been created against a proposed rock quarry in Walker County. The proposed quarry would sit on 700 acres surrounded by Ridgeway, Oakton and Lee Wilson Roads. The area is roughly a five minute drive from Highway 27 and Highway 337. Residents... Read More.

February 27, 2024

Tuesday, February 27

A Rossville man and woman are facing several drug charges after being arrested yesterday by the Walker County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office says that 32-year-old Katelyn Christina Cox and 33-year-old Sean William King were arrested after a search at a home on Reece... Read More.

February 26, 2024

Monday, February 26

A tree fell in the area of South Chattanooga Street yesterday. The incident brought down power lines and left some residents without power. Crews worked through the afternoon to restore power. If your one of the AT&T customers who were impacted by the service outage... Read More.

February 23, 2024

Friday, February 23

There were seven felony arrests in Walker County on Wednesday. Among those booked in to the Walker County Detention Center, 50-year-old April Dawn Lumpkins was charged with possession of meth. A two-vehicle accident with injuries happened yesterday in Walker County. The accident occurred on LaFayette... Read More.

February 22, 2024

Thursday, February 22

The Walker County Detention Center reported six felony arrests on Tuesday. Among those arrested 42-year-old James Chad Letson. Letson faces possession of meth charges. 58-year-old Travis Lamar Teems faces charges of possession of meth and failure to appear. Tina Lashae Sisk, a 50-year-old female... Read More.

February 21, 2024

Wednesday, February 21

LaFayette Fire and Police responded to a single vehicle accident yesterday. A pickup truck struck a utility pole and a house. The accident happened near South Main Street and Crane Street. One person was taken to the hospital to be checked out as a... Read More.

February 20, 2024

Tuesday, February 20

Early voting is underway in the state of Georgia. You can vote now through March 8th at the Walker County Courthouse. The polls are open Monday- Friday from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Four satellite locations will open starting... Read More.