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Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezoning Requests, Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchases at April 2 Meeting

Friday, March 27

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet for its regularly scheduled session on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III on South Main Street in LaFayette. The meeting will begin with the invocation and pledge, followed by... Read More.

GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for spring 2026

Friday, March 27

Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment,... Read More.

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open Through May 1

Wednesday, March 25

Applications are now being accepted for the Georgia Centennial Farm program, which honors farms that have played a significant role in the state’s agricultural and family heritage for more than a century. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Farms have long served as... Read More.

Rihanna Davis named GNTC’s 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year

Wednesday, March 25

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Rihanna Davis, a LaFayette High School student who attends the Walker LAUNCH College and Career Academy in Rock Spring, as its 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding high school senior who has... Read More.

High School Sports Roundup: LaFayette Tennis Sweeps Ringgold and Ridgeland in Busy Week

Wednesday, March 25

The LaFayette High School tennis teams opened a busy week with strong performances, earning a pair of victories over Ringgold on Monday before closing out region play with wins over county rival Ridgeland. The Ramblers defeated Ringgold 4-1, with singles victories from Isaac Hamilton and... Read More.

Traverse Park Nearing Completion Ahead of Honeybee Festival Opening

Tuesday, March 24

The City of LaFayette says construction on Traverse Park is moving forward and remains on schedule to open in time for the annual Honeybee Festival on May 30. Earlier this month, the city’s Public Works team assisted with planting dozens of trees at the new... Read More.

Strawapalooza Giveaway at Walker County Landfill Exceeds Expectations

Tuesday, March 24

The Walker County Landfill’s “Strawapalooza” giveaway event proved to be a major success this week, with nearly 300 bales of straw distributed to residents in a single day. Organizers reported that 293 square bales of straw were handed out during the event, exceeding initial expectations... Read More.

Erin Brockovich Returning to Northwest Georgia for PFAS Testing Campaign and Town Halls

Tuesday, March 24

Famed consumer advocate Erin Brockovich will return to northwest Georgia later this month to announce an expanded campaign to test water, soil, and dust for PFAS contamination and meet with residents affected by so-called “forever chemicals.” Brockovich will hold a press conference in Rome on... Read More.

Georgia Bill Would Require Daily Weapons Screening in Public Schools

Tuesday, March 24

Georgia could become the first state in the nation to require every student to be screened for weapons when entering a public school each day under legislation now nearing final passage at the State Capitol. The proposal comes in response to the 2024 school shooting... Read More.

High Fire Danger Warning Issued Across Tri-State Area

Tuesday, March 24

High Fire Danger Warning Issued Across Tri-State Area NORTH GEORGIA / NORTHEAST ALABAMA / SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE — The National Weather Service has issued a High Fire Danger Warning for much of the region due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Officials say a combination of low... Read More.

Georgia Streamlines Career Pathways to Align with Workforce Needs

Monday, March 23

Georgia is modernizing how career pathways are organized in schools, transitioning from 17 Career Clusters to a streamlined structure of 14 clusters designed to better align with today’s workforce needs. The Georgia Department of Education announced that all 152 state-approved Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education... Read More.

Early Voting for Runoff Election Set for Single Location in Walker County

Monday, March 23

Walker County election officials have announced early voting plans for the upcoming runoff election, which will take place at a single location in LaFayette. Early voting will be held March 30 through April 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezoning Requests, Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchases at April 2 Meeting

GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for spring 2026

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open Through May 1

Rihanna Davis named GNTC’s 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year

High School Sports Roundup: LaFayette Tennis Sweeps Ringgold and Ridgeland in Busy Week

Traverse Park Nearing Completion Ahead of Honeybee Festival Opening

Strawapalooza Giveaway at Walker County Landfill Exceeds Expectations

Erin Brockovich Returning to Northwest Georgia for PFAS Testing Campaign and Town Halls

Georgia Bill Would Require Daily Weapons Screening in Public Schools

High Fire Danger Warning Issued Across Tri-State Area

Georgia Streamlines Career Pathways to Align with Workforce Needs

Early Voting for Runoff Election Set for Single Location in Walker County

Local/Regional News

Walker County Unemployment Holds at 3.5% as Georgia Sets Labor Force Records

Georgia’s Summer Burn Ban Takes Effect May 1 Across 54 Counties

LaFayette Head Football Coach Ethan Thompson Resigns, Accepts Job in Arizona

Final Safe Streets Open House Set for Noon in LaFayette