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Multiple Fire Calls Over The Weekend In Walker County
With the high winds and dry conditions in Walker County several calls went out to the Walker County Fire Department over the weekend. Brush fires along with wildfires that were caused by various things.
Per the US National Weather Service, during these windy and... Read More.
Victims Identified In Crash At Barwick–LaFayette Airport Yesterday
LaFayette, GA-Lafayette Public Safety Director, Stacey Meeks, has confirmed the victims identities that passed away in the plane crash at Barwick–LaFayette Airport yesterday. Russel Edwards Jones, who lived in Lafayette Georgia, and Steve Boyd Powell, who lived in Cartersville Georgia.
Mr. Powell was the owner... Read More.
Sheriff Steve Wilson Holds Press Conference Requesting Help Locating Missing LaFayette Resident Mr. McSears
Walker County Sheriff, Steve Wilson, asks the community to help locate missing 65 year old Timothy McSears. "Suspicious," is the word Sheriff Wilson used to describe the situation as his vehicles remain at his home. The search has been on-going for two weeks. The... Read More.
Plane Crash At LaFayette Airport Leaves No Survivors
We are working to learn more information about a plane crash at the LaFayette Airport this afternoon. According to LaFayette Public Safety Director Stacey Meeks 2 people were on board the aircraft and neither survived. Early reports indicate it may have been a Cirrus... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Office To Hold News Conference Friday Morning About Missing Citizen
Friday morning, March 21, 2025, the Walker County Sheriff Office will be holding a news conference to give an update on 65 year old Timothy McSears. He he was last seen March 6th at his residence on McSears Dr in LaFayette. We will provide... Read More.
CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia Makes Significant Construction Progress
CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia is coming along nicely in Ringgold, GA. There has been significant construction progress, moving closer to opening the state-of-the-art facility in December of this year. Recent milestones include steel installation, framing on level 3, and continued work on roofing, electrical,... Read More.
Statement on Court of Appeals Decision in Cagle v. Carruth
Walker County, GA – The Georgia Court of Appeals has upheld the Walker County Superior Court’s ruling affirming the eligibility of Board of Education member Karen Harden and former Board member Mike Carruth to serve in their elected positions. This decision confirms that Walker... Read More.
Bank Of LaFayette Will Award Three LHS Seniors Scholarships Enrolling In Accredited College
The Bank of LaFayette is awarding three scholarships to LaFayette High School Seniors enrolling in an accredited college. Applications should be returned to the Guidance Office no later than May 1, 2025. Here is the application.
Two People Charged With Animal Cruelty In Walker County
Fairview, GA (March 19, 2025) – A request by two Walker County residents to have their dog euthanized by a local veterinarian results in their arrest.
44-year old Anthony Griggs and 42-year old Crystal Spring Branch each face a charge of felony aggravated cruelty to... Read More.
Red Flag Warning Issued For Walker County
Low humidity and gusty winds will lead to dangerous fire conditions today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for our area where the most hazardous conditions are expected. Elsewhere, a Fire Danger Statement is in effect.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged!
Ridgeland High School Dismisses Early Due to Water Main Break
Due to the disruption in water service, Ridgeland High School Students are being dismissed early at 12 PM today.