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SkillsUSA Chapter and Advisor Sarah Jenkins Featured for Their National Signing Day

Friday, May 10

From LHS Principal Maggie Stultz: Big shout OUT and Congratulations goes out to our very own SkillsUSA chapter and advisor Sarah Jenkins on being featured this week for their national signing day earlier this week on the campus of GNTC!

Several Roads in Walker County Closed, Impassable or Hazardous

Thursday, May 9

As reports come in about road conditions, we will be updating the document at this link: Read More.

Weather Update

Wednesday, May 8

Based on the forecast of high winds and severe weather overnight and early tomorrow morning, Walker County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Students and staff safety remains our number one priority. Thank you for your cooperation. Walker... Read More.

GNTC holds special receptions for Dual Enrollment students

Wednesday, May 8

Special receptions were held at all six Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) campuses recently to honor and congratulate 2024 Dual Enrollment students. The receptions were held at the Catoosa County Campus, Ringgold; Floyd County Campus, Rome; Gordon County Campus, Calhoun; Polk County Campus, Rockmart; Walker... Read More.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will be hosting two new temporary exhibits

Wednesday, May 8

Beginning May 7, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will be hosting two new temporary exhibits showcasing artifacts recovered from the home and dump site of Mark Thrash and his family at the time they lived within the park. These artifacts are from an... Read More.

Walker County Board of Commissioner’s Agenda

Wednesday, May 8

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has shared their agenda for their May 9th meeting.

LaFayette High School Prepares Students for State-Mandated Tests

Monday, May 6

As the end of the school year approaches, Local High School (LHS) is gearing up to administer state-mandated End of Course tests. Parents and guardians of students enrolled in English 3, US History, Biology, or Algebra 1 are encouraged to take note of the... Read More.

Walmart Recalls Ground Beef Due to E. coli Concern

Friday, May 3

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall notice for approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products by Cargill Meat Solutions. The concern arises from potential E. coli contamination in the products. The affected raw ground beef items... Read More.

Walker This Week – Episode 15

Thursday, May 2

GNTC’s 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 2

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

Thursday, May 2

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

Wednesday, May 1

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.

SkillsUSA Chapter and Advisor Sarah Jenkins Featured for Their National Signing Day

Several Roads in Walker County Closed, Impassable or Hazardous

Weather Update

GNTC holds special receptions for Dual Enrollment students

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will be hosting two new temporary exhibits

Walker County Board of Commissioner’s Agenda

LaFayette High School Prepares Students for State-Mandated Tests

Walmart Recalls Ground Beef Due to E. coli Concern

Walker This Week – Episode 15

GNTC’s 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony

ARC Selects Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail for Funding in Walker County

Walker County Historic Preservation Commission Unveils Wayside Sign for McLemore Cove

Local/Regional News

Walker County Voters Preparing for Georgia General Primary Runoff Election

Local Historian to Share Walker County’s Rich History at Community Presentation

Walker County Residents Invited to Final Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting

Walker and Catoosa County Drivers Enjoy Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices