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Friday Night Football Scoreboard

Saturday, October 24

Dalton 57, Villa Rica 19 Northwest Whitfield 43, Ridgeland 14 Ringgold 42, Coahulla Creek 7 Rockmart 42, North Murray 7 Murray County 35, Union County 34 Adairsville 40, Southeast Whitfield 7 Calhoun 49, Heritage-Catoosa 28 Sonoraville 43, LaFayette 32 Christian Heritage 31, Dade County 7 Chattooga 27, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 14 Trion 35, Manchester 7 Fannin... Read More.

Former Walker County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested, Accused of Illegally Accessing Criminal Records and Sharing Evidence

Friday, October 23

A former Walker County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation into allegations that he illegally accessed criminal history records and distributed law enforcement materials connected to active investigations. The GBI identified the former deputy as 33-year-old... Read More.

Catoosa County Man Receives Multiple Life Sentences After Being Convicted of Physically and Sexually Abusing a Child

Friday, October 23

A Catoosa County jury has convicted a 42-year-old man on multiple charges stemming from years of physical and sexual abuse involving a young child. Christopher Lee McClure was found guilty on September 24, 2026, following a four-day trial. A judge handed down the maximum sentence... Read More.

Catoosa County Man Convicted of Fondling Two Children Approximately Eight Years Ago

Friday, October 23

A Catoosa County man has been sentenced to 20 years after a jury found him guilty of molesting two young children. According to District Attorney Kathleen V.P. Davis, 26-year-old Dakota Christopher Crow was convicted on September 30, 2026, following a three-day trial in Catoosa... Read More.

Early Voting Continues in Walker County Ahead of November 3 Election

Friday, October 23

Early voting continues today in Walker County, with voters able to cast ballots from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette. Tomorrow will offer another opportunity for voters to cast their ballots early. Voting will be available from 9... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Labor Force and Employment Reach Record Highs in September

Thursday, October 22

Northwest Georgia's workforce continued to grow in September, with both the labor force and the number of employed residents reaching all-time highs, according to new figures released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor. The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, which includes Walker County and surrounding... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report Card

Thursday, October 22

97 Taco Bell 16 W Crest Rd, Rossville, GA 81 Kings Inn 2209 N Main St, LaFayette, GA 100 Chickamauga Nutrition 1001 Lafayette Rd, Chickamauga, GA 96 Subway (Hwy 27) 8175 Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA 96 Snack Shack 923 Schmitt Rd, Rossville, GA ... Read More.

Friday Night Football Schedule

Thursday, October 22

Armuchee at Bremen Chattooga at Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe Dade Co. at Christian Heritage Fannin Co. at Gordon Central Heard Co. at Pepperell Heritage at Calhoun Manchester at Trion Model at Darlington Ridgeland at Northwest Whitfield Ringgold at Coahulla Creek River Ridge at Rome Rockmart at... Read More.

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Advance to Elite Eight with Sweep of Lumpkin County; Clarke Sets School Record

Thursday, October 22

The LaFayette High School Lady Ramblers volleyball team is headed to the Elite Eight after an impressive 3-0 victory over Lumpkin County in the state playoffs. LaFayette delivered a strong performance, winning all three sets by identical scores of 25-18, 25-18, and 25-18 to secure... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council Calls Special Meeting to Consider Resolution Regarding PFAS Litigation

Thursday, October 22

The Chickamauga City Council will hold a special called meeting on Friday, October 23, to consider a resolution authorizing settlement negotiations related to PFAS litigation involving the city. According to the meeting agenda, the special called session is scheduled for 5 p.m. at 1817 Lee... Read More.

Walker County Tax Commissioner Issues Notice Regarding 2026 Property Tax Statements

Thursday, October 22

The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office is notifying property owners of potential delays in receiving their 2026 property tax statements, particularly for those who purchased property after January 1 of this year. According to the Tax Commissioner’s Office, property tax statements are issued to the... Read More.

Kayak Rentals Now Available at Queen City Lake in LaFayette

Thursday, October 22

The City of LaFayette has announced that kayak rentals are now officially available at Queen City Lake, offering residents and visitors a new way to enjoy outdoor recreation in the community. According to a social media post from the city, Walker Rocks, LaFayette’s official destination... Read More.

Friday Night Football Scoreboard

Catoosa County Man Receives Multiple Life Sentences After Being Convicted of Physically and Sexually Abusing a Child

Catoosa County Man Convicted of Fondling Two Children Approximately Eight Years Ago

Early Voting Continues in Walker County Ahead of November 3 Election

Northwest Georgia Labor Force and Employment Reach Record Highs in September

Walker County Restaurant Report Card

Friday Night Football Schedule

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Advance to Elite Eight with Sweep of Lumpkin County; Clarke Sets School Record

Chickamauga City Council Calls Special Meeting to Consider Resolution Regarding PFAS Litigation

Walker County Tax Commissioner Issues Notice Regarding 2026 Property Tax Statements

Kayak Rentals Now Available at Queen City Lake in LaFayette

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