Local News Headlines

Today is the runoff elections for the local and state primaries in Georgia.  There is a Democratic runoff for the 14th Congressional District.  Shawn Harris and Clarence Blalock square off for the right to face Majorie Taylor Greene in November.  The polls are open today... Read More.

The two men aiming to win the Democratic nomination for Georgia's 14th Congressional District held a debate Friday night.  Shawn Harris and Clarence Blalock are set for a run off tomorrow.  The winner will face Majorie Taylor Greene in November.   Two felony arrests in Walker County... Read More.

Traffic was a mess yesterday morning in Catoosa County.  A transfer truck was stuck under the train trestle bridge.  The road had to be closed for several hours until crews could clear the truck.  Crews continued to work throughout the day and into the... Read More.

Citizens are planning a rally tomorrow at Rossville City Hall.  The event is called "Rally for Rossville Athletic Association.  It's starts at 2pm tomorrow and runs until 8pm at City Hall on McFarland Avenue.  The event is put on by those upset over Rossville... Read More.

The City of Rossville has suspended its recreational programs.  The city voted Monday night to stop the Rossville Athletic Assocation.  The city has cited insurance concerns as the reason.  The Rossville Athletic Association was holding games on the field without insurance according to city... Read More.

The LaFayette Police Department is asking for help in a hit and run accident.  The incident happened Saturday on East Villanow Street near Charles Henry Circle just after 7pm.  An elderly female suffered serious bodily injury.  A pickup truck involved in the incident left... Read More.

A 7-year-old child was killed in an ATV accident in Chattooga County on Saturday.  Emergency crews were called to the scene of the crash in the area of Garvin and Echols Road in Menlo.  The 7-year-old was riding the ATV alone at the time... Read More.

A roll-over car crash in Ringgold Thursday left one person dead and the other with injuries.  Catoosa County Fire Department responded to the incident on Dedmon Road and found a car in the left roadway rolled onto its side with two people trapped inside.... Read More.

Three felony arrests in Walker County on Tuesday.  28-year-old Joshua Ray Allen was booked on possession of a Scheule II. You can find the full booking report on Discover Walker.com. Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer.  It also marks the start of what Triple-A... Read More.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office has released information about another phone scam taking place in the area.  Authorities say that several phone calls have been made to people in the area.  The caller claims to be from the Walker County Sheriff's Office.  The sheriff's... Read More.

LaFayette Police Department says a phone scam is going on in the area. Customers of the Bank of LaFayette are receiving calls from the phone number with a 732-area code. The person is stating that they are from the Bookkeeping Department and they’re requesting... Read More.

The Honeybee Festival was another success in downtown LaFayette this past week.  Up next is the Freedom Festival.  That's set for June 28th.  Celebrate the 4th of July the Friday before with fun and games starting at 5pm.  Fireworks begin at 10pm.  That's all happening... Read More.