Local News Headlines

           Today is the last day to save at the pump. Governor Brian Kemp’s temporary suspension of the state gas tax expires at 11:59 tonight and will not be extended. Beginning Wednesday, Georgia’s motor fuel tax of about 33 cents... Read More.

          Walker County Schools is encouraging parents of students receiving special education services to complete the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey. The survey helps the Georgia Department of Education measure how well schools involve parents in their child's education and identify... Read More.

          Walker County’s unemployment rate stands at 3-point-4 percent, according to the latest labor numbers for Northwest Georgia.  Nearby counties also reported low jobless rates, including Dade at 3-point-2 percent, Gordon at 3-point-1, and Floyd at 3-point-3 percent. Chattooga County... Read More.

          Black bears are making repeated visits to a neighborhood along Dripping Springs Road in LaFayette.  Residents say bears have been spotted over the past two weeks at at least four homes, getting into deer feeders and garbage cans. One... Read More.

          The Walker County community is mourning the loss of Sergeant Anthony Augustus Gilleland Jr. of Trion, Georgia. Gilleland passed away Monday at the age of 59. A longtime sergeant with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, he was known for... Read More.

          City and County offices are back open today after the Memorial Day Weekend.  Just a reminder, if Monday is your normal day for garbage pick up in LaFayette.  Get those cans out this morning.  Monday's garbage pick up will... Read More.

          City of LaFayette will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. All Monday trash pick-ups will be picked up on Tuesday.  Tonight is Graduation at LaFayette High School.  Congratulations to the class of 2026.          ... Read More.

          The LaFayette City Council will hold a special called meeting tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. to address several items of city business.  On the agenda under new business, council members will consider an Outdoor Recreation Guided Trip Waiver and review... Read More.

          Walker County voters helped decide several key races Tuesday during Georgia’s primary election.  In the Walker County Commission District One Republican race, Randy Pittman won with more than 57 percent of the vote.  Several statewide races are now headed... Read More.

          Walker County voters are heading to the polls today as Georgia wraps up one of the nation’s most closely watched primary elections.  All Walker County precincts are open until 7 p.m. Voters must cast ballots at their assigned precinct... Read More.

          A LaFayette man was killed Saturday evening in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County.  According to the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office, 39-year-old James Cody Penland of LaFayette died after his motorcycle left Shinbone Valley Road in the Menlo area... Read More.

          Today is the final day for early voting ahead of Tuesday’s primary election in Walker County.  Voters can cast their ballot today at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette and at the Rossville Municipal Civic Center.  All polling... Read More.