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Georgia Forestry-Active Wildfire In Southeast Walker Co In The Bowater Fire Station Area

Monday, March 3

As of 8:00 PM, March 3, 2025, Georgia Forestry shows an active 51 acre fire in Southeastern Walker County in the Bowater Fire Station Area. We would like to remind people that due to weather conditions, please refrain from any outdoor burning. Please avoid... Read More.

Project 52 Works With Walker County Code Enforcement To Clean Up

Monday, March 3

Project 52 (P52) is back in action in Walker County. Walker County code officials work with P52 to provide clean up assistance to residents who are unable to comply with property codes due to physical or financial difficulties. The partnership with P52 will result... Read More.

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec Summer Day Camp Registration Open Now

Monday, March 3

City of LaFayette Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp registration is now open. You can register by going to Read More.

Walker County Mourns Passing Of Retired Deputy

Sunday, March 2

W. Keith Smith "Sheriff Steve Wilson and the employees of the Walker County Sheriff's Office are saddened to hear the passing of retired Deputy Sheriff, W. Keith Smith, on February 26th, 2025. Keith began his law enforcement career in 1972 with the Lafayette Police Department.... Read More.

City Of LaFayette Police And City Of LaFayette Fire VS No Limits Basketball Game

Sunday, March 2

The City of LaFayette Police Department and City of LaFayette Fire Department joined together to play against the "No Limits basketball team"! They had a star substitute in the 4th quarter and still couldn’t pull out the win! They will have a rematch on... Read More.

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec Adult Volleyball League Will Start Back Up Fall 2025

Sunday, March 2

City of LaFayette Parks and Recreation Adult League Volleyball season is coming to an end soon. The fall season will begin in September. Games will be played on Friday nights. Team registration will begin in July for Fall sports registration, so keep an eye... Read More.

NWS Issues Red Flag WARNING For Our Area

Saturday, March 1

Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected today (Saturday, 3/01), so a Red Flag Warning is in effect for north and central Georgia from 11 AM to 8 PM. Any fires could spread rapidly due to dry and windy conditions, and outdoor burning is strongly... Read More.

City Of LaFayette Presents Service Awards To City Staff Members

Saturday, March 1

Service Awards were recently presented to city staff members, recognizing their years of commitment and hard work. Join us in thanking them for all they do to keep our community running strong!

NWS Issues A Fire Weather Watch For Our Area

Friday, February 28

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Due to low humidity and breezy winds, in addition to dry fuels, any fires that develop could... Read More.

Repairs and Renovations To Walker County Health Department

Friday, February 28

As you drive by the Walker County Health Department building in LaFayette, you will notice some exterior work taking place. Crews are making repairs to parts of the building with water damage. Additionally, they are renovating an area at the rear of the building... Read More.

Chickamauga-Hardee Guard Battalion Holding Annual Exercises At Gordon Lee Mansion March 1-2

Friday, February 28

March 1st and 2nd (This Saturday and Sunday) the Hardee Guard Battalion will be holding annual exercises at the Gordon Lee Mansion. Take the opportunity and step back in time and learn about Civil War as demonstrated by Hardee Guard Battalion in period... Read More.

Water Outage In The Area Of Windwood Forest Subdivision

Friday, February 28

Attention Windwood Forest Subdivision Residents: The Water Department is actively addressing the water outage in your area and expects to have service restored by 3:00 PM today.

Georgia Forestry-Active Wildfire In Southeast Walker Co In The Bowater Fire Station Area

Project 52 Works With Walker County Code Enforcement To Clean Up

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec Summer Day Camp Registration Open Now

Walker County Mourns Passing Of Retired Deputy

City Of LaFayette Police And City Of LaFayette Fire VS No Limits Basketball Game

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec Adult Volleyball League Will Start Back Up Fall 2025

NWS Issues Red Flag WARNING For Our Area

City Of LaFayette Presents Service Awards To City Staff Members

NWS Issues A Fire Weather Watch For Our Area

Repairs and Renovations To Walker County Health Department

Chickamauga-Hardee Guard Battalion Holding Annual Exercises At Gordon Lee Mansion March 1-2

Water Outage In The Area Of Windwood Forest Subdivision

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