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High School Sports Round Up: Tennis Heads to Post Season, Fishing Scores Big

Monday, April 20

LaFayette High School athletics will be well represented this week as postseason play and strong finishes on the water highlight Rambler competition. The Rambler boys tennis team is set to travel to Southeast Bulloch on Tuesday for first-round action, while the girls team will hit... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Hold Special Called Meeting Tuesday Afternoon

Monday, April 20

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting Tuesday afternoon, April 21, at 4 p.m. in the conference room of Courthouse Annex I, located at 101 South Duke Street in LaFayette. According to the published agenda, Chairwoman Angie Teems will call... Read More.

Walker County School Board to Meet Monday; Recognitions, Budget Items on Agenda

Sunday, April 19

The Walker County Board of Education is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 20, at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Department of Education building, located at 301 North Cherokee Street in LaFayette. Several student and academic achievements will be highlighted during... Read More.

Road Work Set to Resume at Chickamauga Battlefield

Sunday, April 19

Road construction is set to resume later this month at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, with improvements planned along Dyer Road inside the Chickamauga Battlefield. Park officials say the project will begin April 27 and is expected to continue through late May 2026. The... Read More.

Rock Spring Tax Office Remains Closed After Pipe Burst; Rossville Location Expands Hours

Sunday, April 19

The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office in Rock Spring will remain closed to the public through Thursday, April 23, following water damage caused by a burst pipe. County officials say cleanup and repairs are underway, but the office will not reopen until it is safe... Read More.

Red Flag Warning Issued For North Georgia

Sunday, April 19

North Georgia is facing an increased fire danger Sunday as dry and windy conditions move in behind a cold front. While some areas may see light rain overnight, conditions will quickly dry out by Sunday morning. A Red Flag Warning has been issued from noon... Read More.

Walker County Government Building In Rock Springs Closed Due To Flooding

Saturday, April 18

The Walker County Local Government Services office in Rock Spring has been temporarily closed following significant water damage that impacted multiple areas of the building. Officials say the closure comes after flooding on the first floor and water damage reported on the second floor. The... Read More.

Walker County Invites Public To Help Shape Future At Comprehensive Plan Meetings

Saturday, April 18

Walker County is inviting residents to help shape its future as officials begin the process of updating the county’s comprehensive plan with a series of public meetings. The first stakeholder session is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Walker... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Friday, April 17

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Stolen Mountain Cove Farms Sign Recovered; Investigation Ongoing

Friday, April 17

Authorities in Walker County say a historic sign stolen from Mountain Cove Farms has been recovered, more than a year after it disappeared. According to Sheriff Steve Wilson, detectives acting on an anonymous tip located the iconic Mountain Cove Farms sign on March 23, 2026,... Read More.

The Band Perry to Headline 2026 Honeybee Festival in LaFayette

Friday, April 17

Organizers of the annual Honeybee Festival have announced a major lineup for the 2026 event, headlined by The Band Perry. The festival will also feature a hometown performance from Channing Wilson, along with Shane Profitt, who is set to perform on the Pigeon Mountain Trading... Read More.

Walker County Government Building Closed After Pipe Burst

Friday, April 17

Walker County Government Building Closed After Pipe Burst ROCK SPRING, GA — The Walker County Local Government Services building in Rock Spring is closed to the public today, April 17, after a pipe burst overnight caused significant flooding. The building, located at 122 Highway 95, houses... Read More.

High School Sports Round Up: Tennis Heads to Post Season, Fishing Scores Big

Walker County Commissioners to Hold Special Called Meeting Tuesday Afternoon

Walker County School Board to Meet Monday; Recognitions, Budget Items on Agenda

Road Work Set to Resume at Chickamauga Battlefield

Rock Spring Tax Office Remains Closed After Pipe Burst; Rossville Location Expands Hours

Red Flag Warning Issued For North Georgia

Walker County Government Building In Rock Springs Closed Due To Flooding

Walker County Invites Public To Help Shape Future At Comprehensive Plan Meetings

Walker County Restaurant Report

Stolen Mountain Cove Farms Sign Recovered; Investigation Ongoing

The Band Perry to Headline 2026 Honeybee Festival in LaFayette

Walker County Government Building Closed After Pipe Burst

Local/Regional News

City of LaFayette Begins 2026 Road Paving Project with TSPLOST and State Funding

Walker County Animal Shelter Seeking Donations to Help Care for Shelter Pets

Walker County Restaurant Report

Strong Winds Cause Downed Trees, Power Outages Across Chickamauga