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GNTC students place at state FBLA competition

Tuesday, April 8

Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have qualified to compete in June in the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. Four GNTC students competed in eight events at the Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State... Read More.

Real ID Deadline Approaching

Tuesday, April 8

ATLANTA (April 8, 2025) – In four weeks, your driver’s license may not be an acceptable form of identification for boarding a domestic flight. That is unless your license is REAL ID compliant. Beginning May 7th, U.S. travelers will be required to have a... Read More.

Walker County Missing 14 Year Old

Tuesday, April 8

MISSING PERSON - - Kristen Elizabeth Elliott age 14, height 5foot 3inch, weight 130, hair red, eyes hazel was last seen at approx 230am on 4/8/2025 at her residence on Old Chattanooga Valley Rd Flinstone GA. If you have any information on Elizabeth location you... Read More.

Walker County School Board Planning Session Agenda for April 8

Tuesday, April 8

Walker County Historic Courthouse Adds new ADA Accessible Ramp

Monday, April 7

The historic Walker County Courthouse received a much-needed upgrade last month with the addition of an ADA accessible ramp. The ramp provides access from the parking lot to the first floor, where an elevator can be used to reach the other levels.

Walker County Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19

Monday, April 7

We have some amazing dispatchers who work at our 911 Center. The team has already worked multiple weather events, a massive brush fire, a triple murder/suicide, a plane crash and other stressful situations, in addition to the calls they would normally receive over the... Read More.

Tennessee Woman Sentenced to Prison for Home Invasion by Wielding a Pair of Hedge Clippers

Monday, April 7

April 7th 2025 – Ringgold, GA – On February 25, 2025, Samantha Hyatte, a 37 year-old woman from Dayton, Tennessee entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Home Invasion in the First Degree, two counts of Aggravated Assault, and Attempted Armed Robbery in the... Read More.

Walker County Steps Up Enforcing Georgia’s Unsecured and Uncovered Load Law

Monday, April 7

Walker County will step up its enforcement of the Georgia’s unsecured and uncovered load law this month in an effort to address a growing concern over roadside trash. Warnings will be issued this month. Then on May 1st, citations will be written with progressive... Read More.

Senior Men’s Golf Tournament Cancelled at City of LaFayette Golf Course

Sunday, April 6

We are sorry to announce that the Senior Men’s tournament April 7, has been cancelled due to the amount of rain accumulated. To register for the 4man Senior Men’s tournament next Monday, 4/14/25, please call the pro shop.

US National Weather Service Outlook For Sunday Into Monday

Saturday, April 5

Walker County Chamber of Commerce Helping With Donations to Support Ridgeland High Seniors

Saturday, April 5

The Walker County Chamber of Commerce 2024-2025 Leadership Team is taking donations to support Seniors at Ridgeland High School. The school has 100 seniors who may not walk the stage at graduation, simply because they cannot afford their Cap and Gowns and or dress... Read More.

2024 Audit of Governmental and Business-Type Activities of Walker County

Friday, April 4

The fiscal 2024 audit of governmental and business-type activities of Walker County was presented to the Walker County Board of Commissioners last night. Links to the audit and the auditor's presentation are available in the story on their website. HERE

GNTC students place at state FBLA competition

Real ID Deadline Approaching

Walker County Missing 14 Year Old

Walker County School Board Planning Session Agenda for April 8

Walker County Historic Courthouse Adds new ADA Accessible Ramp

Walker County Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19

Tennessee Woman Sentenced to Prison for Home Invasion by Wielding a Pair of Hedge Clippers

Walker County Steps Up Enforcing Georgia’s Unsecured and Uncovered Load Law

Senior Men’s Golf Tournament Cancelled at City of LaFayette Golf Course

US National Weather Service Outlook For Sunday Into Monday

Walker County Chamber of Commerce Helping With Donations to Support Ridgeland High Seniors

2024 Audit of Governmental and Business-Type Activities of Walker County

Local/Regional News

Queen City Lake Beach to Remain Closed as City Continues E. coli Investigation

Walker County Commissioners to Consider FY2027 Budget, Data Center Moratorium at August Meeting

Walker County Commissioners Discuss Possible Property Tax Increase to Fund Fire Department Expansion

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