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Queen City Lake Reopens for All Activities, Swimming

Wednesday, September 2

Queen City Lake has reopened for all recreational activities, including swimming in the beachfront area, after conditions at the lake returned to normal. Officials announced the reopening following a period in which activities at the lake were restricted while conditions were monitored. Community members were thanked... Read More.

Battlefield Parkway Reopens After Gas Leak Forces Hours-Long Closure

Wednesday, September 2

Battlefield Parkway has reopened to traffic following a gas leak that forced the busy roadway to close for several hours Wednesday. According to the Catoosa County Fire Department, crews were able to shut off the leaking gas line and have begun collecting traffic cones and... Read More.

USPS Plans Temporary Holiday Shipping Rate Increase

Tuesday, September 1

The U.S. Postal Service is planning a temporary increase in prices for some package shipping services during the 2026 holiday season. USPS has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission regarding the proposed price adjustment, which is intended to help cover additional handling costs associated... Read More.

Historic Resources Survey Planned for Southeastern Walker County

Tuesday, September 1

Representatives from WLA Studio will be in southeastern Walker County this week conducting a historic resources survey as part of an effort to help the county regain eligibility for funding to restore local historic properties. Survey work is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in an... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Offering Free Three-Day GED Program in October

Tuesday, September 1

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is offering adults an opportunity to earn their GED in just three days through a free program scheduled for October at the college’s Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton. The three-day GED program will be held Oct. 15-17, 2026, at GNTC’s Whitfield... Read More.

Walker County Planning Commission to Consider Variance, Rezoning Requests Sept. 17

Monday, August 31

The Walker County Planning Commission will consider a pair of property requests during its next meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Walker County Civic Center. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and includes public hearings on a variance request near Chickamauga and... Read More.

Gordon Lee Student Hospitalized After Golf Cart Crash Involving Five Teens

Monday, August 31

A 15-year-old Gordon Lee High School student remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a weekend golf cart crash in Chickamauga that injured five young people, according to WTVC NewsChannel 9. The crash happened around 7:14 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, on Old Homestead Drive near Henderson... Read More.

Walker County Man Arrested Following GBI Child Exploitation Investigation

Monday, August 31

A Rossville man has been arrested on child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said 36-year-old Nathan Aldrich of Rossville was arrested Thursday, Aug. 27, and charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children. According to the... Read More.

Labor Day Traffic Expected to Increase on I-75, I-24 in Northwest Georgia

Monday, August 31

Drivers traveling through Northwest Georgia should prepare for increased traffic on Interstate 75 and Interstate 24 during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, while the Georgia Department of Transportation plans to suspend most interstate lane closures to help keep traffic moving. Georgia DOT will suspend... Read More.

LaFayette Cross-Country Opens Season at Heritage

Sunday, August 30

The LaFayette High School cross-country team opened its season Saturday at Heritage, competing against 29 other teams in the season’s first meet. The Ramblers finished 13th overall in the 30-team field. Leading the way for LaFayette were Peyton Lands, Cayden Decker and Braxton Lively. In the... Read More.

Friday Night Football Scoreboard

Saturday, August 29

Ringgold 42, Heritage-Catoosa 28 Dalton 35, Northwest Whitfield 9 Christian Heritage 63, Landmark Christian 23 Murray County 35, Southeast Whitfield 17 Coahulla Creek 41, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 0 LaFayette 56, Dade County 13 Model 31, Trion 7 Greater Atlanta Christian 24, Calhoun 17 Rockmart 49,... Read More.

Walker County to Hold Patriot Day Service Marking 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Friday, August 28

Walker County will gather next month to remember the lives lost in the September 11 terrorist attacks and honor the first responders who continue to serve their communities. The county will hold a Patriot Day service on Friday, September 11, marking the 25th anniversary of... Read More.

Queen City Lake Reopens for All Activities, Swimming

Battlefield Parkway Reopens After Gas Leak Forces Hours-Long Closure

USPS Plans Temporary Holiday Shipping Rate Increase

Historic Resources Survey Planned for Southeastern Walker County

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Offering Free Three-Day GED Program in October

Walker County Planning Commission to Consider Variance, Rezoning Requests Sept. 17

Gordon Lee Student Hospitalized After Golf Cart Crash Involving Five Teens

Walker County Man Arrested Following GBI Child Exploitation Investigation

Labor Day Traffic Expected to Increase on I-75, I-24 in Northwest Georgia

LaFayette Cross-Country Opens Season at Heritage

Friday Night Football Scoreboard

Walker County to Hold Patriot Day Service Marking 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Local/Regional News

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Fall in Five Sets in State Final Four

New Report Reveals Explosions and Dangerous Conditions During Deadly Rossville Shed Fire

Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations