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School Voucher Reality Arrives In North Georgia Saturday

Monday, February 24

Trenton, GA - In advance of Saturday's start of the first application period for the new Georgia Promise Scholarship, the Governor's Office for Student Achievement revealed its final, listed version of school eligibility, with one in Dade County and two schools in Walker County... Read More.

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 Girls 2025 GRPA District 5 Class B Allstar Champs!

Saturday, February 22

Congratulations to the City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 girls, the 2025 GRPA District 5 Class B Allstar CHAMPIONS with a 34-32 win over Calhoun! Maddox Gilreath scored the winning shot with just 2 seconds left in the game! Way to go ladies!... Read More.

Some LaFayette High School Students State Champs At The State Leadership And Skills Conference

Saturday, February 22

This past week students from LaFayette High School attended The SkillsUSA, State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta and some walked away State Champs. Congratulations!

Kiba Gets A New Home-A Walker County Animal Shelter Success Story

Friday, February 21

Congratulations to Kiba (now named Scooba) and his new mom, who was adopted by a Walker County, GA Government employee! Kiba was brought in by an Animal Control Officer in December of last year, after a member of the community caught a puppy (Kiba)... Read More.

Congratulations Rambler Wrestlers Who Placed At State!

Thursday, February 20

1st Walker County Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation A Success

Thursday, February 20

The 1st Walker County Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation was a success! If you would like to help, please consider completing a Volunteer Application at https://walkercountyga.gov/.../animal-shelter-volunteer/ and the Volunteer Coordinator will give you a call to schedule an orientation date.

Walker County Schools Delayed Opening Thursday, February 20

Wednesday, February 19

Based on the extreme temperatures and the potential for black ice forming, Walker County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Cold Weather Safety Tips

Wednesday, February 19

5 P's of Cold Weather Preparedness... Pets, Pipes, and Plants... It's been mild for a few weeks and we may need a reminder of some important tips before the extreme temps hit our area. These are a few good ones. Find more at Weather.gov .

City Of LaFayette Offices Delayed Opening Until 10 am Wednesday-Trash Delayed to 8 am

Tuesday, February 18

Due to inclement weather, all City of LaFayette offices will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Trash pickup will be delayed until 8 a.m....Residents should set out their trash cans as usual.

Walker County Government Schedule Changes Due To Winter Weather Advisory

Tuesday, February 18

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Walker County. Current most-likely snow totals are up to 0.5" in far north Georgia with a potential for amounts of 1 inch in higher elevations. Please make note of the following schedule changes due to the... Read More.

Water Outage Due To Water Main Break In LaFayette Has Been RESTORED

Tuesday, February 18

Update: The water outage has been restored. There was a water outage in LaFayette affecting West Reed, Diamond Cir., Sequatchie Trl., East Reed, Loughridge Ln., Forest Way Dr., Glen Eden Way, and Ringgold Rd. Crews identified a water main break on West Reed Road as... Read More.

Walker County DFCS Office Parking Lot Is Being Repaved

Tuesday, February 18

The parking lot of the Walker County office of the Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is being repaved this week. Visitors to the DFCS or Child Support office should park in the employee parking area at the rear of the building, and... Read More.

School Voucher Reality Arrives In North Georgia Saturday

City of LaFayette Parks and Rec 9/10 Girls 2025 GRPA District 5 Class B Allstar Champs!

Some LaFayette High School Students State Champs At The State Leadership And Skills Conference

Kiba Gets A New Home-A Walker County Animal Shelter Success Story

Congratulations Rambler Wrestlers Who Placed At State!

1st Walker County Animal Shelter Volunteer Orientation A Success

Walker County Schools Delayed Opening Thursday, February 20

Cold Weather Safety Tips

City Of LaFayette Offices Delayed Opening Until 10 am Wednesday-Trash Delayed to 8 am

Walker County Government Schedule Changes Due To Winter Weather Advisory

Water Outage Due To Water Main Break In LaFayette Has Been RESTORED

Walker County DFCS Office Parking Lot Is Being Repaved

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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