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           Today is Good Friday.  That means that Walker County Government Offices will be closed today.  The county landfill and the Animal Shelter will be closed today and tomorrow.            Summerville and Ringgold are among Georgia communities... Read More.

          Today is the final day for early voting in Walker County ahead of the upcoming runoff election.  Voters can cast their ballot today from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Elections Office, 311 South Main Street in LaFayette.... Read More.

          Walker County Animal Control officers have located the owner of three severely neglected dogs rescued earlier this week at McWilliams Cemetery, and the animals have now been surrendered to the Walker County Animal Shelter.  The dogs were found Monday... Read More.

          Walker County Animal Control officers rescued three abandoned and severely emaciated dogs Monday morning at McWilliams Cemetery on West Armuchee Road.  Officials say a concerned citizen reported the dogs Sunday evening. Two were found running loose, while a third—now... Read More.

          Early voting begins today in Walker County for the April 7th special runoff elections across Northwest Georgia.  Voters will decide two races on the ballot, including the U.S. House District 14 contest between Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clay... Read More.

           Early voting for the upcoming runoff election begins Monday in Walker County.  Early voting will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a single location — the Elections Office at 311 South Main Street in... Read More.

          Four Felony arrest on Tuesday in Walker County.  42-year-old Clint Dewayne Phillips was arrested on a violation of probation.  James Chad Letson, a 45-year-old was charged with sale of methamphatamine.  53-year-old Robert Lebrone Williams was arrested on possession of... Read More.

          Walker County’s Strawapalooza giveaway wrapped up after just one day Tuesday, as all available straw was quickly claimed by residents.  County officials say 293 bales were handed out at the Walker County Landfill, more than originally expected, forcing the... Read More.

          Early voting for the Walker County runoff election will take place March 30 through April 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walker County Elections Office on South Main Street in LaFayette.  Election officials say only one... Read More.

The Chickamauga City Council has accepted the resignation of the city’s mayor, effective immediately. In a statement released March 20th, council members say the decision comes after a lengthy review, with a focus on fairness, transparency, and adherence to the city charter. Leaders emphasized that their... Read More.

Republican Georgia Senate candidate Lanny Thomas is still recovering after a sudden medical emergency. Thomas underwent emergency surgery Monday. His son, Christian Thomas, shared that while details of the condition have not been released, his father is now in recovery and receiving strong community... Read More.

Walker County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help after a troubling case of animal abandonment in Rossville. Officers say a dog was found Tuesday evening, March 17, left inside a pet carrier near the busy intersection of Schmidt and West Cloud Springs Roads. Authorities... Read More.