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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.

Walker County Transit Delayed Opening Wednesday Due To Weather

Tuesday, February 18

Walker Transit will open at noon on Wednesday, February 19, due to the potential for inclement weather in the morning.

Local Eagle Scout’s Project Should Help Fish At Queen City Lake Thrive

Monday, February 17

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

Monday, February 17

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.

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

Walker County Transit Delayed Opening Wednesday Due To Weather

Local Eagle Scout’s Project Should Help Fish At Queen City Lake Thrive

City Of LaFayette Police-Seeking Community’s Help Identifying Person

Local/Regional News

National Park Service Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individual Seen on Lookout Mountain Trail

Three Inmates Injured in Gang-Related Altercation at Hays State Prison; Lockdowns Ordered Across Georgia

Friday Night Football Schedule

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County