Local News Headlines

          Walker County officials are working to clear up confusion surrounding a recent land sale in Rossville that's sparked online speculation about a possible data center.  The four-acre Bulldog Drive property behind Peerless Mill was purchased by Chattanooga-based technology company BridgTRK.... Read More.

          Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems is clarifying that the county's 30-day moratorium on new data center development applies only to unincorporated Walker County.  In a video released Tuesday, Teems said the moratorium does not affect any of the county's... Read More.

          Residents may notice increased law enforcement activity at LaFayette Middle School today. The City of LaFayette Police Department will conduct active shooter training today and again next Tuesday, July 21, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Police say the... Read More.

          LaFayette is building a new youth wrestling facility.  The LaFayette City Council has approved a $659,000 project funded through SPLOST recreation dollars. The new building will be located near the Villanow Street entrance to the city’s Pollinator Trail and... Read More.

          Walker County commissioners have extended the county's moratorium on new data center development for 180 days.  The action means the county will not consider new data center projects until February of 2027. During the moratorium, officials will not accept... Read More.

          The Walker County Board of Commissioners meets today at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Annex Four in LaFayette. One of the top agenda items is a proposed six-month moratorium on new data center development while county leaders review current regulations.... Read More.

          The Georgia State Patrol says 12 people were killed in traffic crashes during the Independence Day holiday travel period. Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes, while local agencies handled three others. Statewide, troopers responded to more than 295 crashes that... Read More.

          The LaFayette Mayor and City Council meet tonight at 6:30 at City Hall. On the agenda are several infrastructure and public works items, including a replacement arm for a garbage truck, vegetation management, airport and golf course signage, a... Read More.

          A tree down on Duke Street yesterday caused a power outage in LaFayette.  The fallen tree brought down power lines, resulting in the outage. City crews worked quickly to get the power restored to most of those affected before... Read More.

          City of LaFayette and Walker County government offices will be closed today, in recognition of Independence Day.  The Walker County Landfill is closed today and tomorrow.  It will reopen on Monday.            Expect another hot one... Read More.

          A Slight Risk for Severe Storms area wide through out the day today.  A Heat Advisory continues for today and tomorrow as temperatures reach the upper 90s and Heat Index from 100 to 108.  Patrick Core has your forecast... Read More.

          Another hot day is in the forecast for Northwest Georgia, with a Heat Advisory in effect today from noon until 8 PM.  Officials are reminding residents to take precautions during the afternoon heat. Limit outdoor activities when possible, wear... Read More.