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AAA Launches Statewide “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” Campaign to Promote Back-to-School Safety

Tuesday, July 29

As Georgia students head back to class, AAA is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert near schools and bus stops as part of its annual “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” campaign. The initiative, launched nationally in 1946, aims to reduce dangerous driving... Read More.

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Begins August 5 in Chattanooga and 423 Area

Tuesday, July 29

Starting August 5, residents in Chattanooga and across the 423 area code will be required to use 10-digit dialing for all local calls—even when calling within the same area code. The change is part of a statewide plan to introduce a new area code,... Read More.

LaFayette Softball Begins Season Today with Black and Orange Scrimmage

Tuesday, July 29

LaFayette softball gets back in action today. The Lady Ramblers host their annual Black and Orange Scrimmage. The pre-season continues at home on Thursday when they face North Murray at 5:30pm. The regular season begins Friday when LFO visits. First pitch is at 5:30pm.

Walker County School Board Announces Upcoming Meetings

Monday, July 28

The Walker County Board of Education has announced a series of upcoming meetings focused on planning and regular business. The board will hold a called session for annual planning on Tuesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Advancing Education... Read More.

Walker County Celebrates Summer Reading Champions

Monday, July 28

Walker County libraries are wrapping up an exciting Summer Reading Program with a celebration of their Week 8 Top Readers — the final champions of the season! Congratulations to this year’s outstanding readers: Juvenile Reader: Cora Hudson, who logged an impressive 1,200 minutes of reading ... Read More.

HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR WALKER COUNTY: DANGEROUS TEMPERATURES EXPECTED

Monday, July 28

WALKER COUNTY, GA — A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, through 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, covering all of Walker County. The National Weather Service is warning of heat index values ranging from 105 to... Read More.

Lake Winnepesaukah Honored for 100 Years of Family Ownership and Fun

Monday, July 28

ROSSVILLE, GA — A local treasure with a century of smiles and thrills has just received national recognition. Lake Winnepesaukah, the beloved Chattanooga-area amusement park, was honored Sunday, July 27, by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) for 100 years of continuous family ownership... Read More.

2025 Ramblers Volleyball Schedule

Sunday, July 27

LaFayette High School has released the 2025 Volleyball schedule. The Lady Ramblers open the season with a scrimmage against Christian Heritage August 5th at 5:30pm at LHS. The regular season opens against Sonoraville and Pickens on Thursday August 7th. Those matches will be played... Read More.

Restaurant Health Inspection Scores

Sunday, July 27

100 Camp Lookout (Campground), Inc 3130 Hwy 157 Rising Fawn, GA 100 Camp Lookout (Pool) 3130 Hwy 157 Rising Fawn, GA 93 Dari-Dip 302 W Villanow St. La Fayette, GA 99 Taco Bell 15 Major James Clark Gordon Ave Chickamauga, GA

Victim Identified in Chickamauga Drowning

Sunday, July 27

Authorities have identified the man who drowned Saturday afternoon in the Chickamauga Reservoir as 51-year-old Randall Bradley of Rock Spring. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. near Dogwood Drive. Witnesses told investigators that Bradley entered the water... Read More.

Rock Spring Man Drowns in Chickamauga Reservoir

Sunday, July 27

A 51-year-old man from Rock Spring, Georgia, drowned Saturday while boating on Chickamauga Reservoir, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Officials say the man jumped into the water to retrieve a piece of his boat that had broken off. He was not wearing... Read More.

New exhibit opens Saturday at the Walker County African American Museum

Friday, July 25

A new exhibit opens Saturday at the Walker County African American Museum in LaFayette. The exhibit tells the story of Walker County’s once-segregated African American schools and the period of racial integration from 1965 to 1975. The museum will be open between 11:00 a.m.... Read More.

AAA Launches Statewide “School’s Open – Drive Carefully” Campaign to Promote Back-to-School Safety

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Begins August 5 in Chattanooga and 423 Area

LaFayette Softball Begins Season Today with Black and Orange Scrimmage

Walker County School Board Announces Upcoming Meetings

Walker County Celebrates Summer Reading Champions

HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED FOR WALKER COUNTY: DANGEROUS TEMPERATURES EXPECTED

Lake Winnepesaukah Honored for 100 Years of Family Ownership and Fun

2025 Ramblers Volleyball Schedule

Restaurant Health Inspection Scores

Victim Identified in Chickamauga Drowning

Rock Spring Man Drowns in Chickamauga Reservoir

New exhibit opens Saturday at the Walker County African American Museum

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