Local News Headlines

          A Chickamauga man charged in a deadly Spring Creek Road crash has been extradited to Hamilton County.   James Bernard was taken into custody Friday, after being arrested earlier this month in Clayton County.  He faces charges including vehicular homicide... Read More.

          Patients with Cigna insurance can breathe easier.  Cigna Healthcare and CommonSpirit Health — formerly known locally as CHI Memorial — have reached a new contract agreement.  That means CommonSpirit hospitals and facilities will remain in-network for Cigna members. The... Read More.

          A judge with the Walker County Superior Court has denied a legal challenge to the City of Chickamauga charter filed by former Mayor Trey Deck.  Deck challenged the charter after the Chickamauga City Council voted to remove him from... Read More.

The Walker County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam. Officials say callers are pretending to be deputies. Victims are told they missed jury duty or a court date. The callers then demand personal information. Sometimes, they ask for money. The Sheriff’s Office says it does not operate... Read More.

          Adoption fees are now waived for dogs over six months old at the Walker County Animal Shelter as the facility faces overcrowding.  Shelter officials say they’re at full capacity after 26 dogs arrived in just one week.  The fee... Read More.

           Construction is continuing at Traverse Park in LaFayette.  According to the City of LaFayette, inclusive playground equipment has been installed, and new trees have been planted to provide shade and enhance the park’s features.  However, the park remains an... Read More.

          The White House has released the schedule for President Donald Trump’s visit to Rome today.  Trump will arrive at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport before visiting a local business, recording a podcast, and touring Coosa Steel Corporation, where he’ll... Read More.

          Road resurfacing is underway this week in the Fairview and Rossville areas, with more than 11 miles of roads included in the latest phase of the county’s improvement plan.  The work is part of a larger project covering more... Read More.

          Early voting for the March 10th special election got underway yesterday in Walker County.  Day one saw 197 voters cast their ballot.  You can vote this week at the Walker County Election Office.  It's located at 311 South Main Street... Read More.

          Early voting starts Monday in Walker County. That’s for the March 10th Special Election.  Voters will see two races on their ballot. U.S. House of Representatives, District 14. And Georgia State Senate, District 53.  The main early voting site... Read More.

          Walker County has budgeted one-hundred-seventy thousand dollars to address mold, asbestos and lead-based paint inside the Courthouse.  County officials say the funding will cover remediation work in the north and south wings of the fourth floor, including stairwells and... Read More.