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GNTC’s 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Date: Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
Location: Dalton Convention Center, Dalton, Georgia.
More than 170 students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will exit the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, May 2, armed with the education and technical training... Read More.
ARC Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $434,131 grant to Walker County to help fund a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and downtown Chickamauga, known as the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail.
“Walker County is committed... Read More.
Walker County Historic Preservation Commission Unveils Wayside Sign for McLemore Cove
The Walker County Historic Preservation Commission unveiled a new wayside sign for McLemore Cove this morning. The sign is in front of the Mountain Cove Farms Store.
McLemore Cove is known for antebellum structures, vast farmlands and archaeological significant sites dating back to the 1800’s.... Read More.
District Attorney Fuller Deploying to Middle East
District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller was recently ordered to fulfill an active-duty military deployment with the United States Air Force. DA Fuller will be deploying for six months as a legal advisor to military operations in the Middle East in support of the United States... Read More.
GNTC Graduate Blazes New Career Path for Women Welders
When Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Yosdel Castaneda receives her diploma in Welding and Joining Technology, she knows that she is helping to forge a new career path for women in that profession.
Castaneda, at 19, was the youngest of eight female students GNTC Welding... Read More.
Early Voting Begins Today
Today is the first day for Early Voting. Days for this include April 29th through May 17th from 8am to 5pm. On Saturdays, May 4th and May 11th, voting will continue from 9am to 5pm. Residents can place their early votes at the Walker... Read More.
Late Night Fire Claims One Life in Walker County
A late-night fire in Walker County tragically resulted in the loss of one individual's life. Walker County Fire Rescue was alerted to the incident at 11:26 p.m., responding promptly to a report of a house fire at 569 Tinkerbell Circle in the Flintstone community.... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff’s Department Seeking Suspect
THEFT SUSPECT -----
On Tuesday April 23, 2024 the person in the photo reached over the counter and took a $50 Lottery ticket at the Circle K in Rock Spring GA while the clerk was distracted. If you know the person in the photo please... Read More.
Walker County Sheriff Utilizes Ring Camera Footage in Attempted Break-In Investigation
A recent incident in Fairview, Georgia, has prompted Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson to seek public assistance in identifying a suspect captured on a homeowner's Ring camera footage. The footage, recorded at approximately 10:00 a.m. on a Tuesday morning, depicts a white male approaching... Read More.
April 25, 2024
The LaFayette Fire Department and Walker County Fire have entered into an Automatic Aid Agreement. The agreement means that any fire that endangers a structure in LaFayette will receive automatic aid from Walker County. In return LaFayette will respond to any
fire that endangers a... Read More.
Local Residents Invited to Learn More About Proposed Quarry
Walker County Stone, the company behind the proposed quarry project south of LaFayette, is hosting a community informational session next Tuesday, April 30th. The event will take place at the Walker County Ag Center located at 10052 Highway 27 in Rock Spring.
Running from 2:00... Read More.