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Severe Storms Swept Through Walker County Sunday, May 25th

Walker County, Ga. — May 25, 2025 — Powerful storms rolled through Walker County on Sunday evening, knocking down trees and some power lines were affected--leaving many residents without electricity. The storms hit during the early evening hours, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning.... Read More.

LaFayette Community Honors Class of 2025 at Gateway Park

LaFayette, GA – The LaFayette community is coming together tonight to celebrate a significant milestone for local students: the graduation of LaFayette High School’s Class of 2025. In honor of the occasion, Rambler Rock will make its official debut at Gateway Park, where the... Read More.

Walker County BOE Called Budget Session Agenda

The Walker County Board of Education will hold a called budget work session on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Walker County Board of Education Building, located at 301 North Cherokee Street, LaFayette, Georgia, for the purpose of discussing the upcoming... Read More.

Walker County Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.8% in April

Walker County, GA – Unemployment in Walker County saw a noticeable decline in April, falling to 2.8%, down from 3.3% in March, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The drop reflects a strengthening job market in the region, with 915 residents reported as... Read More.

Joe Stock Memorial Park Fountain Now Open for Summer Fun

LaFayette, GA — The Joe Stock Memorial Park fountain is now open for the season, offering a refreshing spot for families and children to enjoy in the heart of LaFayette. Located at 208 North Main Street, the park features a play fountain, gazebo, and... Read More.

Most Government Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day

This is a reminder that The City of LaFayette will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Those with trash service on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday. Most Government offices will be closed on Monday including Walker County Government Offices. Have a safe Memorial... Read More.

City of LaFayette Power Outages

Tuesday evening: The City of LaFayette Electric Department is aware of outages in the area and will respond as soon as it is safe to do so.

New Historical Signs Installed in Walker County

Walker County, GA — In honor of Historic Preservation Month, members of the Walker County Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), with help from Valley Mechanical volunteers, have installed new historical interpretive signs at three notable sites across the county. The signs highlight the history of the... Read More.

Walker County Celebrates National Public Works Week

LaFayette, GA — This week marks National Public Works Week, and Walker County officials are taking the opportunity to thank the dedicated men and women who keep essential services running behind the scenes. Public works crews in the county are responsible for maintaining roads, culverts,... Read More.