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High School Football Scoreboard & Schedule

Friday, August 21

Thursday Night: Ringgold 41 LFO 0 Southeast Whitfield 42 Gordon Central 28 Friday Night Schedule: Adairsville @ Sonoraville Carrolton @ Rome Gordon Lee @ Trion (Oldest Rivalry in Georgia) Jefferson @ Calhoun (Rematch of 2024 3-A Championship - Calhoun won 20-7) LaFayette @ Chattooga (Listen Live on Georgia 93-7, DiscoverWalker.com and the Georgia 93.7... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Friday, August 21

100 Papa John’s Pizza 809 N Main St Lafayette, GA 100 Chattanooga Valley Middle 847 Allgood Rd Flintstone, GA 100 Chattanooga Valley Elementary 3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd Flintstone, GA 100 Rossville Middle School 316 Bulldog TRL Rossville, GA 100 Ridgeland High School 2478 Happy... Read More.

LaFayette Volleyball Improves to 10-1 With Three-Match Sweep

Friday, August 21

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers continued their impressive start to the volleyball season Thursday night, picking up three more victories and improving their overall record to 10-1. LaFayette turned in a dominant performance throughout the night, earning 2-0 victories over Darlington, Dalton and Christian Heritage. The three-match... Read More.

LaFayette Ramblers Open 2026 Football Season Friday Night at Chattooga

Friday, August 21

The LaFayette Ramblers will officially kick off the 2026 high school football season Friday night with a road trip to Summerville to take on the Chattooga Indians. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with both teams entering the season opener with 0-0 records. Friday night's matchup... Read More.

Georgia Sets New Employment, Labor Force Records as Unemployment Falls to 3.3%

Thursday, August 20

Georgia reached new all-time highs for both its labor force and employment in July, while the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%, according to new figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. Georgia's labor force increased by 2,941 people during the month to a record... Read More.

Walker County Data Center Standards Committee to Hold First Meeting Aug. 27

Thursday, August 20

The Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee will hold its first meeting next week as county officials begin reviewing potential regulations surrounding data center development. The committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 27, at the Walker County Civic Center, located at... Read More.

CommonSpirit Health Market President and CEO Janelle Reilly Retires After 37-Year Healthcare Career

Thursday, August 20

CommonSpirit Health Market President and CEO Janelle Reilly is retiring following a 37-year career in healthcare, including the past decade leading CommonSpirit operations in Tennessee and North Georgia. CommonSpirit South Region President Matt Brown announced Reilly's retirement, recognizing her leadership and commitment to providing compassionate... Read More.

Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teenager

Thursday, August 20

The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 16-year-old runaway who was last seen in the Rossville area. Authorities say Stella Frazier, 16, was reported as a runaway juvenile after she was last seen near Princess Lane and Backdraft Lane... Read More.

Summerville Native GNTC Nursing Student Praised for Quick Action During Medical Emergency

Wednesday, August 19

A Summerville native and Georgia Northwestern Technical College nursing student is being praised for her quick thinking and compassion after helping a patient experiencing a medical crisis during a recent clinical rotation. Stephanie Wilson, 33, is a lifelong Summerville resident who attends GNTC’s Walker County... Read More.

AAA Research Shows Speeding Becoming Normalized Among Drivers

Wednesday, August 19

Speeding has become an increasingly accepted part of driving for many motorists, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study found that many drivers no longer define speeding strictly by the posted limit. Going 10 mph over the speed limit... Read More.

HIgh School Sports Roundup

Wednesday, August 19

LaFayette High School athletics had a busy night Tuesday, and the action continues this week with volleyball and high school football. The LaFayette Lady Ramblers volleyball team split its varsity matches Tuesday night against Adairsville and Gordon Lee. LaFayette’s JV squad had a strong showing,... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Weigh Two Options to Balance 2027 Budget

Tuesday, August 18

Walker County commissioners are moving closer to adopting the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget after holding a public work session Tuesday, Aug. 18, to address a projected budget shortfall. The Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on the budget during its Aug. 6 meeting as... Read More.

High School Football Scoreboard & Schedule

Walker County Restaurant Report

LaFayette Volleyball Improves to 10-1 With Three-Match Sweep

LaFayette Ramblers Open 2026 Football Season Friday Night at Chattooga

Georgia Sets New Employment, Labor Force Records as Unemployment Falls to 3.3%

Walker County Data Center Standards Committee to Hold First Meeting Aug. 27

CommonSpirit Health Market President and CEO Janelle Reilly Retires After 37-Year Healthcare Career

Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Locating Runaway Teenager

Summerville Native GNTC Nursing Student Praised for Quick Action During Medical Emergency

AAA Research Shows Speeding Becoming Normalized Among Drivers

HIgh School Sports Roundup

Walker County Commissioners Weigh Two Options to Balance 2027 Budget

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