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City of LaFayette Officer Prevents Bad Situation From Becoming Worse

Wednesday, February 26

On Tuesday, Harding Hauling had a radiator hose blow on a dump truck out on the bypass. A City of LaFayette officer quickly pulled up behind the truck with his lights on to warn others of the broken down vehicle. Due to the location... Read More.

Walker County Republicans Announce 2025 Convention Dates

Wednesday, February 26

2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Occured Southwest Of LaFayette This Morning

Tuesday, February 25

According to the United States Geological Survey(USGS), around 8 am EST on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred southwest of LaFayette, in Menlo, GA. While this earthquake was deemed a mild to moderate quake by USGS, at least 25 households from... Read More.

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 Boys Win First Round GRPA District 5 Tournament

Tuesday, February 25

Congratulations to the City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 boys for winning the first round of the GRPA District 5 AllStar Tournament! They will play Bremen today in round 2.

Early Voting Starts Today In Walker County-Sample Ballot

Monday, February 24

Early voting is now underway for the March 18th special election. The only countywide item on the ballot is a renewal request from Walker County Schools for the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST). Early voting is at the courthouse in LaFayette (103... Read More.

WIN TICKETS TO SEE BEN CHAPMAN FROM GEORGIA 93-7

Monday, February 24

Georgia 93-7 and Teems and Teems have your chance to see LaFayette's own, Ben Chapman, live at the Barrelhouse Ballroom in Chattanooga. Ben takes the stage this Friday night, February 28th at 8pm. The doors open at 7pm. You can win a pair of... Read More.

School Voucher Reality Arrives In North Georgia Saturday

Monday, February 24

Trenton, GA - In advance of Saturday's start of the first application period for the new Georgia Promise Scholarship, the Governor's Office for Student Achievement revealed its final, listed version of school eligibility, with one in Dade County and two schools in Walker County... Read More.

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 Girls 2025 GRPA District 5 Class B Allstar Champs!

Saturday, February 22

Congratulations to the City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 girls, the 2025 GRPA District 5 Class B Allstar CHAMPIONS with a 34-32 win over Calhoun! Maddox Gilreath scored the winning shot with just 2 seconds left in the game! Way to go ladies!... Read More.

Some LaFayette High School Students State Champs At The State Leadership And Skills Conference

Saturday, February 22

This past week students from LaFayette High School attended The SkillsUSA, State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta and some walked away State Champs. Congratulations!

Kiba Gets A New Home-A Walker County Animal Shelter Success Story

Friday, February 21

Congratulations to Kiba (now named Scooba) and his new mom, who was adopted by a Walker County, GA Government employee! Kiba was brought in by an Animal Control Officer in December of last year, after a member of the community caught a puppy (Kiba)... Read More.

Congratulations Rambler Wrestlers Who Placed At State!

Thursday, February 20

1st Walker County Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation A Success

Thursday, February 20

The 1st Walker County Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation was a success! If you would like to help, please consider completing a Volunteer Application at https://walkercountyga.gov/.../animal-shelter-volunteer/ and the Volunteer Coordinator will give you a call to schedule an orientation date.

City of LaFayette Officer Prevents Bad Situation From Becoming Worse

Walker County Republicans Announce 2025 Convention Dates

2.6 Magnitude Earthquake Occured Southwest Of LaFayette This Morning

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 Boys Win First Round GRPA District 5 Tournament

Early Voting Starts Today In Walker County-Sample Ballot

WIN TICKETS TO SEE BEN CHAPMAN FROM GEORGIA 93-7

School Voucher Reality Arrives In North Georgia Saturday

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 Girls 2025 GRPA District 5 Class B Allstar Champs!

Some LaFayette High School Students State Champs At The State Leadership And Skills Conference

Kiba Gets A New Home-A Walker County Animal Shelter Success Story

Congratulations Rambler Wrestlers Who Placed At State!

1st Walker County Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation A Success

Local/Regional News

Chickamauga Begins Storm Debris Cleanup, Residents Asked to Request Pickup

Walker County Voters Preparing for Georgia General Primary Runoff Election

Local Historian to Share Walker County’s Rich History at Community Presentation

Walker County Residents Invited to Final Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting