Local News Headlines

          The Georgia Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a commercial poultry operation in Walker County.  State officials say the producer reported increased flock deaths Sunday, with testing confirming H-P-A-I by Monday night.... Read More.

           The race is on to replace Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.  So far, 19 candidates have qualified for the March 10 special election, including 16 Republicans, two Democrats, and one independent. The qualifying deadline is... Read More.

          Qualifying fees have been set for county offices in the 2026 general primary and general election. Fees are three percent of the minimum salary for each office. This year, seats up for election include Districts 1 and 2 on... Read More.

          Voters in the LaFayette Precinct will see a change at the polls beginning with upcoming elections.  Walker County election officials say the polling location has been moved from the LaFayette Senior Center on South Main Street to the Walker... Read More.

          Heavy rain is expected today across Walker County, increasing tonight and continuing into early Saturday. Rainfall totals could reach two to four inches, with higher amounts possible, raising the risk for localized flooding—especially in flood-prone areas. Winds will range... Read More.

The City of Chickamauga has called an emergency meeting of the Mayor and City Council for tonight at six p.m. at City Hall on Lee Clarkson Road. According to the agenda, the meeting addresses a declared emergency involving employee safety, workplace welfare, and continuity... Read More.

The field is taking shape for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District special election set for March 10. The race follows the resignation of former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. A crowded Republican field has already emerged, including State Senator Colton Moore, Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Clayton... Read More.

          School is back in session after the Christmas break today for Walker and Catoosa County Schools.  Chickamauga City Schools and Chattooga County returns tomorrow.  Dade County also goes back tomorrow.            The Walker County Board of... Read More.

Authorities in Chattooga County continue to investigate a shooting that happened last night on Highway 337.  One victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.  More details are expected today.           The City of LaFayette has announced a new name... Read More.

       No charges will be filed against the parents of a two-year-old boy who was shot on Christmas Day in Rock Spring.  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday that its review of the case is complete and the shooting was accidental.... Read More.

         The mother of a two-year-old shot in the head on Christmas morning in Walker County has been arrested on unrelated charges. Authorities say thirty-two-year-old Candice Nicole McClain of Chickamauga was taken into custody by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on Walker... Read More.

         A Rossville man is in custody after being charged with multiple child sex crimes in Walker County.  Authorities say officers were first called on December 11th after a minor victim came forward with allegations of sexual abuse. Investigators say the... Read More.