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The Walker County Board of Education will hold a called meeting today at 5pm. The board will continue to conduct interviews for the vacant board seat in Post 3. The meeting will be held at Ridgeland High School. There were three felony arrests in Walker... Read More.

The unemployment rate in Georgia was up in June.  State officials say the rise is from seasonal and student workers entering the summer job market.  In Northwest Georgia the unemployment rate was up six-tenths to 3.9%.  Dalton recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7% last... Read More.

The Walker County School Board will hold a called session today.  The purpose of the meeting is to interview prospective board members for the vacant Post 3 seat.  The meeting will happen at 5pm at Ridgeland High School. A Ft. Oglethorpe doctor's office is coming... Read More.

Four felony arrests Monday in Walker County. 40-year-old Heather Danielle Parker was booked on several charges including four counts of credit card theft. 42-year-old Lori Ann Duke was charged with possession of meth along with other charges. A teenage employee at Lake Winnepesaukah was hurt... Read More.

Beginning this school year, all 15 Walker County Schools will offer one breakfast and lunch free for all students. The move is part of the Community Eligibility Program through the Walker County Schools Nutrition Department. Families will not be required to submit a free/reduced... Read More.