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Roadway Safety Improvements Underway in Chickamauga, Rossville Areas

Thursday, August 13

A roadway safety improvement project is now underway in portions of the Chickamauga and Rossville areas, with work expected to continue for about a month. According to Walker County officials, a contractor is completing safety improvements along Johnson Road, Five Points Road and Wilson Road. The... Read More.

Walker County Looks to Sell Unused Properties, Return Land to Tax Rolls

Thursday, August 13

Walker County is looking to return several pieces of county-owned property to the tax rolls, beginning with a vacant tract of land in Rossville that has been in the county’s possession for nearly two decades. County officials say Walker County has accumulated a number of... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Delay Budget Vote, Approve 180-Day Data Center Moratorium

Thursday, August 13

The Walker County Board of Commissioners delayed action on the county’s proposed FY2027 budget while taking up several other matters during its Aug. 6 meeting, including a temporary moratorium on data centers, a veterans housing project and a proposed increase in Walker Transit fares. Commissioners... Read More.

Georgia Squirrel Season Opens Saturday

Thursday, August 13

Georgia’s small-game hunters will have another opportunity to head into the woods beginning this weekend, as squirrel season opens statewide on Saturday. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division says the 2026-27 squirrel season will run through February 28, 2027. Hunters may take... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Hold Special Work Session on FY2027 Budget, Millage Rate

Thursday, August 13

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session next week to continue discussions surrounding the county’s upcoming budget and millage rate. The work session is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Walker... Read More.

LaFayette City Council to hold work sesson Friday

Thursday, August 13

The City Council will be holding a work session at City Hall at 3:30 PM Friday 8/14 to discuss planning.

Walker County Cancels Two November Special Elections as Candidates Run Unopposed

Wednesday, August 12

Two special elections that were scheduled to take place in Walker County this November have been canceled after both races drew only one qualified candidate. Walker County Director of Elections Danielle L. Montgomery announced that the two special elections scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026, in... Read More.

Walker County Bringing Back ‘Mulch Madness’ With Free Mulch for Residents

Wednesday, August 12

Walker County Government is bringing back its “Mulch Madness” giveaway, offering free mulch to county residents from August 17 through August 22. The giveaway comes following what county officials described as a record year for tree and brush collections. Over the past two weeks, Walker... Read More.

LaFayette Police Officers Commended After Arrest Leads to Additional Theft Investigation

Wednesday, August 12

Two LaFayette Police Department officers are being recognized for their work following an investigation that began with a report of a suspicious person and ultimately linked a suspect to multiple entering-auto thefts in the area. According to the department, Sergeant Simpson and Patrolman McDaniel responded... Read More.

Rock City Responds to Concerns Ahead of Lookout Mountain Gondola Vote

Wednesday, August 12

As the City of Lookout Mountain prepares to vote on Rock City's proposed gondola project, the company is responding to concerns raised by opponents regarding traffic, finances, governance, and environmental and safety issues. In a statement released ahead of the anticipated vote, Rock City addressed... Read More.

Toyota Recalls More Than 508,000 Camry Hybrids in U.S. Over Display Issue

Tuesday, August 11

Toyota is recalling more than 508,000 Camry Hybrid vehicles in the United States due to a software issue that could cause the instrument display to go blank during startup, preventing important safety indicators from functioning. The recall affects 2025 and 2026 model year Toyota Camry... Read More.

Glenn-Viniard Road to Close Temporarily for Chickamauga Battlefield Construction

Tuesday, August 11

The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will temporarily close a portion of Glenn-Viniard Road beginning August 12 to accommodate construction work at Chickamauga Battlefield. The closure will affect Glenn-Viniard Road between LaFayette Road and Wilder Road. During the construction period, all public traffic will... Read More.

Roadway Safety Improvements Underway in Chickamauga, Rossville Areas

Walker County Looks to Sell Unused Properties, Return Land to Tax Rolls

Walker County Commissioners Delay Budget Vote, Approve 180-Day Data Center Moratorium

Georgia Squirrel Season Opens Saturday

Walker County Commissioners to Hold Special Work Session on FY2027 Budget, Millage Rate

LaFayette City Council to hold work sesson Friday

Walker County Cancels Two November Special Elections as Candidates Run Unopposed

Walker County Bringing Back ‘Mulch Madness’ With Free Mulch for Residents

LaFayette Police Officers Commended After Arrest Leads to Additional Theft Investigation

Rock City Responds to Concerns Ahead of Lookout Mountain Gondola Vote

Toyota Recalls More Than 508,000 Camry Hybrids in U.S. Over Display Issue

Glenn-Viniard Road to Close Temporarily for Chickamauga Battlefield Construction

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