Walker County Transit Delayed Opening Wednesday Due To Weather
Walker Transit will open at noon on Wednesday, February 19, due to the potential for inclement weather in the morning.
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Local Eagle Scout’s Project Should Help Fish At Queen City Lake Thrive
According to the City of LaFayette, in January, Eagle Scout candidate Halen Poole,(local Boy Scout Troop 1), proposed a project to the LaFayette City Council to create artificial fish habitats at the Queen City Lake. The underwater structures mimic natural features like stumps, trees,... Read More.
City Of LaFayette Police-Seeking Community’s Help Identifying Person
The LaFayette Police Department is seeking to identify the person depicted in these photos. The subject was operating a light colored two door passenger car which is also depicted. If you have information regarding this individual, please call the police department at (706)639-1540 or... Read More.
Extreme Cold Temperatures Return Wednesday Night Into Thursday And Friday Mornings
The National Weather Service and Georgia Emergency Management are reporting there will be another weather system moving through Georgia on Wednesday, bringing rain or light snow to Walker County. Snowfall accumulations of less than 1 inch are possible.
Morning low temperatures on Thursday and Friday... Read More.
Quarter Scale Replica Of Vietnam Veterans Wall On Display In Rossville This Weekend
The quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Wall, built by 200 inmates at the Walker State Prison, will be on display at the Rossville Community Center (301 Williams Street) this Friday and Saturday. This is a free, drop-in event for everyone to experience... Read More.
LHS Basketball-Ramblers Travel To Augusta For First Round of GHSA Tournament
The young men of the Rambler Basketball team will travel to Augusta to take on Cross Creek Wednesday at 7:30 in the first round of the GHSA Tournament! They earned an automatic bid into the state tournament from a loaded region. Go Ramblers!
LHS Basketball-Lady Ramblers Headed To State GHSA Playoffs Tuesday
The Lady Ramblers have qualified for the GHSA State Playoffs for the second time in school history. They travel to Dougherty High School Tuesday. Go Ramblers!!
Walker County 4-H MilkMake Contest
Walker County 4-H is having a MilkMake Contest! The Georgia 4-H MilkMake Recipe Contest is a food and nutrition activity for sponsored by The Dairy Alliance.
Submit an original recipe for milk-based drink including milkshakes and smoothies for the contest. The main ingredient should be... Read More.
How Did Lover’s Leap At Rock City Get It’s Name?
Ever wonder how Lover's Leap, located at Rock City on Lookout Mountain, got its name? According to Cherokee legend, Sautee and Nacoochee came from warring tribes, but that didn’t stop them from falling for each other. When they tried to escape together, Sautee was... Read More.
NWS Warns Of Severe Weather And Potential Flooding Over The Weekend
The severe weather threat Saturday night and Sunday morning will be accompanied by the potential for pockets of flooding. Northwest Georgia, where soils are saturated, will be most at risk. Overall they don't anticipate widespread flooding.
LaFayette Parks and Rec Soccer Evaluations
Parks and Rec would like to remind everyone that evaluations will take place indoors, so please have players wear tennis shoes. No cleats please.
NWS Releases Rainfall Totals Over The Last 48 Hours
Here's a look at radar-estimated totals from the National Weather Service(NWS). Some areas may have received more or less than what is depicted at your location. These are totals from the past 48 hours. According to the NWS, some areas saw as much as... Read More.