Local News Headlines

April 8, 2024

Monday, April 8

Spring break is over and Walker County Schools are back in session today. Watch out for kids and busses today. As you've probably heard, a solar eclipse is happening today. In our area the viewing window starts at around 1:45pm. Max viewing happens around 3pm... Read More.

April 5, 2024

Friday, April 5

The Walker County Chamber is hosting a meet the candidate's event. It's happening April 23rd from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring. Among the candidates invited to participate, State Senator from the 53rd District, State Supreme Court Judge,... Read More.

April 4, 2024

Thursday, April 4

LaFayette residents please be aware that the fire department will be testing the tornado warning siren on Saturday at 11am. Four felony arrests in Walker County on Tuesday. 36-year-old Donny Aaron Massey was arrested and charged with possession of meth. 48-year-old Darrell Dwayne Simone faces... Read More.

April 3, 2024

Wednesday, April 3

The Catoosa County Board of Elections and Registration held a special meeting yesterday to determine whether or not to allow four candidates to be on the ballot for the upcoming elections in May. The board of elections decided that Jeff Long, Vanita Hullander, Larry... Read More.

April 2, 2024

Tuesday, April 2

Severe weather is a good possibility late this afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorms are expected and may bring with it high winds and hail. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core will keep you updated all day today on Georgia 93-7. The Walker County Detention Center had... Read More.

April 1, 2024

Monday, April 1

In a newly-passed state budget increase, Georgia teachers and state employees will get pay raises. It's the fourth pay raise since Governor Brian Kemp took office. While this extra money could help with teacher retention, the Georgia Association of Educators believes that there is... Read More.

March 29, 2024

Friday, March 29

Just a reminder that all city offices in LaFayette are closed today in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Offices will reopen at regular times on Monday. On Thursday, a superior court judge rejected the claim that two Walker County School Board members violated state... Read More.

March 28, 2024

Thursday, March 28

County residents got a chance to voice their concerns over a proposed rock quarry at a Town Hall meeting last night. Residents who live near the proposed quarry say they should have been told about the process months before they found out. An online... Read More.

March 27, 2024

Wednesday, March 27

A non-custodial father accused of kidnapping his 3-year-old son from his home in Rossville was quickly taken into custody yesterday in Rutherford County Tennessee. 26-year-old John Kavin Samples of Utah was wanted for taking his son from the child's mother’s home. The mother tried... Read More.

March 26, 2024

Tuesday, March 26

A wind advisory is in effect for North Georgia until 2pm today. Winds are expected to be around 15-20 mph with gusts up to 40mph. The higher elevations could see more intense winds. Catoosa County Republicans continued the debate Monday night over why specific candidates... Read More.

March 25, 2024

Monday, March 25

Be advised if you're driving around today. Railroad crews will be working around Bell Road and Glass Road in Rock Spring. The road will be closed at the railroad tracks for the work to be done. CHI Memorial broke ground on a new hospital in... Read More.

March 22, 2024

Friday, March 22

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced yesterday that Georgia's February unemployment rate was 3.1. That's unchanged from a revised 3.1 percent in January. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate. Tax cuts are always popular in an election year. The Georgia... Read More.