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Bluff Trail Section on Lookout Mountain Closed Due to Reports of Aggressive Wildlife

Tuesday, September 15

A section of the Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain has been temporarily closed following reports of aggressive wildlife, according to Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. Park officials said the closure affects the portion of Bluff Trail between the Cravens House Trail and the base... Read More.

Chickamauga Council to Consider Millage Rates, Ordinances at Wednesday Meeting

Monday, September 14

The Chickamauga City Council will meet Wednesday, Sept. 16, with millage rates, retiree health insurance benefits, short-term vacation rentals and an upcoming $4 million federal grant announcement among the items on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at 1817 Lee Clarkson Road... Read More.

Walker County Data Center Committee Examines Zoning, Noise and Utility Regulations

Monday, September 14

The Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee is continuing its review of potential regulations for future data center development, with zoning, noise, utility usage and environmental protections among the issues discussed at its latest meeting. The committee was created by the Walker County... Read More.

Walker County Releases Sample Ballot for November General and Special Election

Monday, September 14

Walker County voters are getting an early look at the choices they will see at the polls this fall, with the county releasing its composite sample ballot for the November 3, 2026 General and Special Election. The ballot includes races ranging from the U.S. Senate... Read More.

33 Walker County Students Earn GNTC Academic Honors for Summer 2026

Monday, September 14

More than 30 Walker County students have earned academic honors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College for the 2026 summer semester. GNTC recently announced its President’s and Dean’s Lists, recognizing students who achieved high grade point averages while carrying a full course load. Twenty-one Walker County students... Read More.

Georgia Gas Prices Climb Above $4 a Gallon as Crude Oil Costs Rise

Monday, September 14

Georgia drivers are once again paying more than $4 a gallon for regular gasoline as rising crude oil prices continue to push prices higher at the pump. According to AAA – The Auto Club Group, Georgia’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline stood at $4.01... Read More.

USDA to Airdrop 648,000 Rabies Vaccines Across North Georgia in October

Sunday, September 13

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to distribute nearly 650,000 oral rabies vaccines across portions of north Georgia next month as part of an effort to slow the spread of rabies among wildlife. According to officials, approximately 648,000 oral rabies vaccine baits will be... Read More.

Georgia Ranked Most Expensive State in U.S. for Car Ownership, Study Finds

Sunday, September 13

Georgia has been ranked the most expensive state in the nation to own a car, with drivers spending thousands of dollars more each year than the national average, according to a new study from Insurify and AAA. The August 2026 study estimates the average annual... Read More.

Abigail Griffith Named LaFayette Downtown Development Coordinator and Main Street Manager

Saturday, September 12

The City of LaFayette has announced Abigail Griffith as its new Downtown Development Coordinator and Main Street Manager, bringing a familiar face and longtime supporter of downtown activities into the position. Griffith has been involved with LaFayette’s downtown community for years, volunteering during clean-up days,... Read More.

High School Football Scoreboard

Saturday, September 12

Southeast Whitfield 42, Armuchee 0 (Thu.) Christian Heritage 49, Chestatee 21 Coosa 14, Chattooga 7 Trion 42, Dade County 35 Dalton 42, Calhoun 35 Darlington 48, Sonoraville 6 Butler 28, Gordon Central 7 Cass 41, Heritage-Catoosa 13 LaFayette 27, Ridgeland 17 Northwest Whitfield 41, North Murray 14 Murray County 15, West Hall 13

LaFayette City Council to Consider Property Tax Rate, Budget and Several Community Projects Monday

Friday, September 11

The LaFayette City Council will have a lengthy agenda when members meet Monday, Sept. 14, with the city’s property tax rate, budget, several upcoming community events and infrastructure projects among the items scheduled for consideration. The evening will begin with a public hearing on the... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Jury Duty Warrant Scam

Friday, September 11

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an active phone scam targeting multiple people across the county. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling local residents and falsely identifying themselves as employees of the Walker County Sheriff’s Office. The callers tell victims... Read More.

Bluff Trail Section on Lookout Mountain Closed Due to Reports of Aggressive Wildlife

Chickamauga Council to Consider Millage Rates, Ordinances at Wednesday Meeting

Walker County Data Center Committee Examines Zoning, Noise and Utility Regulations

Walker County Releases Sample Ballot for November General and Special Election

33 Walker County Students Earn GNTC Academic Honors for Summer 2026

Georgia Gas Prices Climb Above $4 a Gallon as Crude Oil Costs Rise

USDA to Airdrop 648,000 Rabies Vaccines Across North Georgia in October

Georgia Ranked Most Expensive State in U.S. for Car Ownership, Study Finds

Abigail Griffith Named LaFayette Downtown Development Coordinator and Main Street Manager

High School Football Scoreboard

LaFayette City Council to Consider Property Tax Rate, Budget and Several Community Projects Monday

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Jury Duty Warrant Scam

Local/Regional News

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Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations