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Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, May 10

95 Key West Inn 2221 N Main St La Fayette, GA 100 McDonald’s - Lafayette 1101 N Main St La Fayette, GA 100 China Buffet 1141 N Main St La Fayette, GA 99 Nhc Healthcare Rossville 1425 Mcfarland Ave Rossville, GA 100 Be Caffeinated... Read More.

Walker County ICE Transfers Largely Tied to Driving Without License Charges

Sunday, May 10

According to a report published by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, more than 60 percent of people transferred from the Walker County Jail to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody last year were originally arrested on charges of driving without a valid license. Data obtained by... Read More.

SBA Offering Disaster Loans for Drought-Impacted Businesses, Including Walker County

Sunday, May 10

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Walker County and across the region impacted by ongoing drought conditions may now be eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help offset financial losses caused by the... Read More.

Seniors Recognized Ahead of Senior Recognition Night

Friday, May 8

School officials are encouraging seniors to check their invitations and review the official list of students being recognized during the upcoming Senior Recognition Night ceremony. According to an announcement sent to seniors, Mr. Reynolds has emailed a list of students who will be honored during... Read More.

GNTC Honors 2026 Spring graduates

Friday, May 8

Approximately 230 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, May 7, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. Students representing GNTC’s nine-county service area participated in two traditional Spring Commencement Ceremonies to... Read More.

Walker County Approves Five-Year Contract for AdventHealth to Take Over Ambulance Services

Thursday, May 7

Walker County is moving forward with a new provider for emergency ambulance services following action taken at Thursday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioners voted to approve a five-year contract with AdventHealth to assume responsibility for ambulance service across the county. Under the agreement, AdventHealth will... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.3 Percent as Workforce Reaches Record Highs

Thursday, May 7

Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in March as both the region’s labor force and employment numbers reached record highs, according to new data released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor. The unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point from February... Read More.

Walker County Chairwoman to Host Series of Community Town Halls

Thursday, May 7

Angie Teems will host a series of four town hall-style meetings across Walker County over the next two months, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about county government initiatives. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. at locations throughout... Read More.

Trion High School Senior Transferred to ICE Custody Following Walker County Traffic Stop

Thursday, May 7

A Trion High School senior is now in federal immigration custody after being arrested during a traffic stop in Walker County earlier this week. Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson told WTVC-TV in Chattanooga that 19-year-old Elder Yuvini Aguilar-Macario was initially stopped by the Georgia State... Read More.

Investigation Details Georgia’s Long Response to PFAS Contamination in Northwest Georgia Rivers

Thursday, May 7

A new investigation highlighted by WTVC-TV details years of concerns surrounding PFAS contamination tied to northwest Georgia’s carpet industry and the response from state environmental regulators. The investigation, conducted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Associated Press, and PBS FRONTLINE, examined how “forever chemicals” known as... Read More.

Cherokee Regional Library System Launches America 250 Celebration Across Four Branches

Thursday, May 7

Cherokee Regional Library System is joining libraries nationwide in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a yearlong series of reading challenges, educational programs, and community events across its four branches. The initiative is part of the nationwide America... Read More.

Walker County School Bus Overturns on North Long Hollow Road; No Injuries Reported

Thursday, May 7

Walker County School Bus Overturns on North Long Hollow Road; No Injuries Reported WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A school bus accident Thursday morning in Walker County ended without injuries after the vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the crash... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Walker County ICE Transfers Largely Tied to Driving Without License Charges

SBA Offering Disaster Loans for Drought-Impacted Businesses, Including Walker County

Seniors Recognized Ahead of Senior Recognition Night

GNTC Honors 2026 Spring graduates

Walker County Approves Five-Year Contract for AdventHealth to Take Over Ambulance Services

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.3 Percent as Workforce Reaches Record Highs

Walker County Chairwoman to Host Series of Community Town Halls

Trion High School Senior Transferred to ICE Custody Following Walker County Traffic Stop

Investigation Details Georgia’s Long Response to PFAS Contamination in Northwest Georgia Rivers

Cherokee Regional Library System Launches America 250 Celebration Across Four Branches

Walker County School Bus Overturns on North Long Hollow Road; No Injuries Reported

Local/Regional News

City of LaFayette Begins 2026 Road Paving Project with TSPLOST and State Funding

Walker County Animal Shelter Seeking Donations to Help Care for Shelter Pets

Walker County Restaurant Report

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