City of LaFayette Planning Commission Meeting Announcement
The City of LaFayette Planning Commission will meet September 29th. The meeting will start at 6pm at the Old Federal Building.
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LaFayette Volleyball Wraps Up Region Play with Strong Finish
The LaFayette High School volleyball team closed out region play this week with an impressive 8-2 record, solidifying their spot as one of the top teams in the area.
On Tuesday night, the varsity squad faced tough competition, dropping their first match to top-ranked Calhoun... Read More.
Walker County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closed After Parvovirus Case
The Walker County Animal Shelter has temporarily closed its doors after a stray animal tested positive for parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease affecting dogs.
According to shelter staff, a juvenile stray brought in less than a week ago began showing symptoms of... Read More.
LaFayette Firefighters Help Make Aerial Dream Come True for Local Senior
A special wish took flight over LaFayette recently, thanks to a collaboration between the LaFayette Fire Department’s Red Shift crew and Pruitt Healthcare.
Through Pruitt Healthcare’s Committed to Care program, Ms. Henderson, an elderly resident, was given the opportunity to see her hometown from the... Read More.
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT HONORS GBI SPECIAL AGENT JOE MONTGOMERY UPON RETIREMENT
The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has expressed its gratitude to Special Agent in Charge Joe Montgomery as he retires after more than four decades of service with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Montgomery’s career with the GBI began in 1984, where he... Read More.
Motorcycle Rider Airlifted After Collision With Truck in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A motorcyclist was airlifted to Erlanger Medical Center following a serious crash on GA 136 early Monday morning, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
The crash occurred around 7:01 a.m. near mile marker 7. Troopers say a white Ford F-450 hauling... Read More.
Walker County Board of Commissioners Approves Historic Low Millage Rate
Walker County, GA – September 2025 – The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved another historically low millage rate at their September meeting, marking the lowest property tax rate in the county since 2012.
Under the new rate, a homeowner in the unincorporated areas... Read More.
Lady Ramblers Sweep Gilmer in Dominant Doubleheader
The LaFayette High School Lady Ramblers softball team delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night, sweeping a doubleheader against Gilmer with scores of 3-0 and 10-2.
In Game One, Marlie Day continued her outstanding season in the circle, tossing a complete-game shutout with 10 strikeouts and... Read More.
Walker County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Lacey Smith as New President and CEO
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The Walker County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Lacey Smith will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 6, 2025.
Smith is no stranger to the Chamber, having previously served as its President for seven years.... Read More.
Dade, Catoosa, Walker Counties Post Lowest Gas Prices in Georgia
Drivers in Dade, Catoosa, and Walker counties are seeing some of the lowest gas prices in the state this week, with the regional average for regular unleaded fuel sitting at $2.82 per gallon, according to data released Monday.
The tri-county area joins Valdosta ($2.81) and... Read More.
Walker County Students Shine on GNTC’s Summer 2025 President’s & Dean’s Lists
Dozens of students from Walker County have earned top academic honors at Georgia Northwestern Technical College for the Summer 2025 semester, making the President’s and Dean’s Lists.
To qualify for the President’s List, students needed to carry at least 12 credit hours and achieve a... Read More.
Shawn Harris Town Hall Coming to Walker County September 25
Residents of Walker County will have an opportunity to meet Democratic congressional candidate Shawn Harris at an upcoming town hall on Thursday, September 25, at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring.
Hosted by the Walker County Democratic Committee, the event is part of... Read More.