Local News Headlines

          Walker County commissioners are moving closer to approving the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget following a public work session yesterday.  Commissioners are considering two options to close the remaining budget gap. One would provide county employees with a three-percent... Read More.

     Walker County officials say the county remains financially healthy, with more than 24-million dollars in unassigned reserves.  Officials say the fund balance represents more than seven months of reserves, despite several major expenses during the last fiscal year.  The county’s fiscal 2027... Read More.

     Keep an eye on the weather today. Not just for the heat, but for active weather moving into the area.  A weak cold front will bring our best chance of showers and thunderstorms from mid-afternoon into the evening. A few strong to... Read More.

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session next Tuesday to continue discussions on the county’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget and millage rate. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. August 18th in the conference room at Courthouse Annex... Read More.

     Walker County Government is bringing back its “Mulch Madness” giveaway, offering free mulch to county residents next week, while supplies last.  County officials say a record year for tree and brush collections has produced more mulch than the landfill can store.  Residents... Read More.

     Walker County Animal Control is temporarily closed for part of today as the department moves into a new office space.  The offices closed yesterday for the move.  They are expected to reopen today at noon and resume regular services.        The Chickamauga... Read More.

     Walker County commissioners have extended the county’s moratorium on data centers for another 180 days.  The moratorium applies only to unincorporated areas of Walker County and will remain in effect through February second, 2027.  County officials say the additional time will allow... Read More.

       The City of LaFayette says it has identified the source of elevated E. coli levels that have kept the Queen City Lake swimming area closed.  Officials say runoff from a nearby private property, recently treated with an organic fertilizer, entered the... Read More.

     No vote was taken Thursday on Walker County's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The budget was removed from the Walker County Board of Commissioners' meeting agenda before commissioners could consider its adoption. The delay comes as a group of county residents continues... Read More.

     Representative Mike Cameron of Rossville and Representative Steve Tarvin of Chickamauga say they'll introduce legislation next year aimed at increasing financial oversight in Walker County government.  The proposal would require a forensic audit during the first year of every new county commission... Read More.

     School is back in session today in Walker County.  You may want to allow yourself a little more travel time today.  Be aware of those school zones and watch out for busses.      The City of LaFayette is closing Queen City Lake... Read More.

     The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding two missing 15-year-olds.  Chase Allen Mays, also known as “Bro Bro,” is five-foot-six and about 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing black shorts with pink shells on them.  Issabella Alexis Rosario... Read More.