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Extreme Heat Warning in Effect; Walker County Residents Urged to Take Precautions

Thursday, July 2

Walker County residents are being urged to limit outdoor activities and take precautions as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for northwest Georgia. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values are expected to reach 108 to 111 degrees during the afternoon and... Read More.

More Than 100 New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1, Covering Education, Public Safety and Tax Relief

Wednesday, July 1

More than 100 new Georgia laws officially took effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that impact education, public safety, tax policy, workforce development, and families across the state. Georgia Senate Republicans highlighted the new laws as part of their legislative agenda, saying the measures focus... Read More.

Walker County Planning Commission to Consider Variances and Rezoning Request at July 16 Meeting

Wednesday, July 1

The Walker County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, where members are expected to consider several variance requests and a proposed rezoning during a public hearing. Following the approval of minutes from the commission’s... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Participating in Summer “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Event

Tuesday, June 30

The Walker County Animal Shelter is joining shelters across the country for BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer “Empty the Shelters” event, offering reduced and waived adoption fees throughout the month of July. The event runs July 5 through July 26 and aims to help more cats... Read More.

Two Raw Sewage Spills Reported at McLemore Resort Wastewater Facility

Tuesday, June 30

A troubled sewage treatment system at McLemore Resort on Lookout Mountain experienced two raw sewage spills within a three-month period, according to a report from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The report states a lift station within the resort’s wastewater collection system released approximately 60,000... Read More.

Catoosa County Library Offers Cooling Station During Summer Heat

Tuesday, June 30

As temperatures continue to rise across the region, the Catoosa County Library is providing residents with a place to escape the summer heat while enjoying the library’s resources and summer reading activities. The library is serving as a designated cooling station throughout the summer, offering... Read More.

LaFayette to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Freedom Festival and Largest Fireworks Show Yet

Tuesday, June 30

The City of LaFayette is inviting the community to celebrate America's 250th anniversary during its annual Freedom Festival on Thursday, July 2, at the Ross Abney Sports Complex. The celebration begins at 5 p.m. at 252 First Street and will feature an evening of patriotic... Read More.

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Tuesday, June 30

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgia's absentee ballot deadlines will remain unchanged following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to decide whether to count absentee ballots received after... Read More.

Walker County Wins 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Competition

Tuesday, June 30

The Walker County Sheriff's Office has once again claimed bragging rights in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive competition. Results from the 2026 event show Walker County collected 86 blood donations, defeating the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office, which finished with 57 donations. With this... Read More.

GNTC Announces First Recipients of Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship

Tuesday, June 30

Georgia Northwestern Technical College has announced the first recipients of the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship, with 12 students receiving awards for the summer 2026 semester. Funded through voluntary donations made on Georgia state income tax returns, the Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship was created to help... Read More.

Study Estimates Walker County Residents Spent $341,000 on OnlyFans in 2025

Monday, June 29

A new study estimates that residents in Walker County spent approximately $341,000 on the subscription-based content platform OnlyFans in 2025. The report, compiled by OnlyGuider, a third-party search engine that tracks creators on the platform, estimates spending levels based on search traffic, site data, and... Read More.

Heat Advisory Issued for Walker County as Heat Index Expected to Reach 106 Degrees

Monday, June 29

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Walker County and surrounding areas through 8 p.m. Tuesday as hot temperatures and high humidity create the potential for dangerous heat conditions. The advisory includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield Counties. Officials say heat index... Read More.

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect; Walker County Residents Urged to Take Precautions

More Than 100 New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1, Covering Education, Public Safety and Tax Relief

Walker County Planning Commission to Consider Variances and Rezoning Request at July 16 Meeting

Walker County Animal Shelter Participating in Summer “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Event

Two Raw Sewage Spills Reported at McLemore Resort Wastewater Facility

Catoosa County Library Offers Cooling Station During Summer Heat

LaFayette to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Freedom Festival and Largest Fireworks Show Yet

Georgia Secretary of State Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Mail Ballots

Walker County Wins 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Competition

GNTC Announces First Recipients of Disabled Veterans Support Scholarship

Study Estimates Walker County Residents Spent $341,000 on OnlyFans in 2025

Heat Advisory Issued for Walker County as Heat Index Expected to Reach 106 Degrees

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