Local News Headlines

     Queen City Lake Beach in LaFayette will remain closed because of elevated E. coli levels.  The city says daily testing continues, but results so far have been inconclusive. Officials are expanding testing to try to pinpoint the source.  The city is also... Read More.

     The historic Mars Theater in downtown LaFayette continues its summer entertainment lineup with "DMC Live: Songs From My Roots" on Friday, August fourteenth at seven p-m. Award-winning performer Daniel Michael Crane will take audiences on a musical journey featuring classic pop, doo... Read More.

     The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session this morning to continue discussions on the proposed 2027 fiscal year budget.  The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 at the Walker County Administration Building, or Courthouse Annex One, at... Read More.

     The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session Thursday morning to continue discussions on the county’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.  The meeting is set for 8:30 Thursday morning in the conference room of the Walker County... Read More.

     A Heat Advisory in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Today.  Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected across North Georgia.  The National Weather Service says heat index values are expected to reach between 105 and 109 degrees, increasing the risk of... Read More.

     Swimming has been temporarily suspended at the public beach at Queen City Lake after routine testing found slightly elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.  The City of LaFayette says the closure is a precaution while officials work to determine the source, which... Read More.

     A Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening for Northwest Georgia as a stalled front continues to bring rounds of heavy rain to the area.  Expect off-and-on showers and thunderstorms through today and into the weekend. It won't be a washout,... Read More.

     A Walker County fugitive is behind bars after leading authorities on a cross-state chase Tuesday.  The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says detectives tried to arrest Kennie Montieth on outstanding felony warrants from Walker County, but he fled in a vehicle, leading deputies... Read More.

     Walker County students will head back to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 5th.  The first major break in the school calendar will be Fall Break, scheduled for Oct. 12 through Oct. 16. Students and staff will also enjoy Holiday Break beginning Dec.... Read More.

     Students in Walker County Schools will once again receive free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year. The district is continuing its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, allowing every student at all 15 schools to receive one free breakfast and... Read More.

     Newly released emails obtained through an open records request show Rossville city officials were aware for months of plans for Walker County’s sale of four acres to technology company BridgTRK. The emails obtained by WRCB show city officials discussing the proposed project... Read More.

     Rossville Mayor Jonathan Lassetter says the city was not notified that Walker County's sale of four acres on Bulldog Drive to Chattanooga-based technology company BridgTRK had been finalized until after the deal closed. Lassetter says the city is reviewing its options and... Read More.