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Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, May 31

100 Adventure Acres, 370 Salem Rd. Rossville, GA 100 Camp Adahi Pool, 125 Camp Adahi Rd. Cloudland, GA 97 Old South Grill, 796 Chickamauga Ave Rossville, GA 97 Bojangles, 2445 N Hwy. 27 La Fayette, GA 100 The Grind Coffee Shop, 104 Crittenden Ave... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council to Consider Annexation Policy, Crystal Springs Projects at June 1 Meeting

Thursday, May 28

The Chickamauga Mayor and City Council will meet Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, located at 1817 Lee Clarkson Road, with several significant development and infrastructure items on the agenda. Mayor Roy E. Parrish IV will preside over the meeting, which will... Read More.

Honeybee Festival Releases Safety Guidelines and Event Rules Ahead of Saturday Celebration

Thursday, May 28

As thousands of visitors prepare to attend the annual Honeybee Festival in downtown LaFayette, organizers are reminding attendees of several important rules and safety tips designed to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Festival officials have released a “Know Before You Go”... Read More.

Wilson Road Bridge Closing June 4 After Inspection Finds Structural Deficiencies

Thursday, May 28

Drivers who use Wilson Road to travel between Walker County and Chattanooga will need to follow a detour beginning Thursday, June 4, after officials announced the temporary closure of the Wilson Road Bridge over Chattanooga Creek. The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works said... Read More.

Chattooga County Expands Redevelopment Area for Proposed Trion Apartment Project

Thursday, May 28

Chattooga County has expanded the boundaries of its Urban Redevelopment Area to allow a proposed apartment development near Trion to qualify for additional federal funding. The amendment, designated Resolution 2026-19, was adopted and signed by Sole Commissioner Andy Allen on May 8, 2026, and took... Read More.

Walker County June 16th Runoff Election Sample Ballots

Thursday, May 28

Sample ballots have been released for the upcoming Georgia runoff election on June 16th for Walker County. On the Republican ballot you will see for US Senate seat Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, then for Governor it will be Rick Jackson and Burt Jones,... Read More.

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High

Thursday, May 28

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High LAFAYETTE, GA — Walker County posted an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in the latest labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia. Nearby counties also reported relatively low unemployment rates, including... Read More.

LaFayette Lions Club Hosting Honeybee Festival Raffle Giveaway

Thursday, May 28

The LaFayette Lions Club is giving community members a chance to win several prizes during this year’s Honeybee Festival with a special raffle contest drawing set for May 30. According to organizers, raffle tickets are available for $5 each or five tickets for $20. Participants... Read More.

Cherokee Regional Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program

Thursday, May 28

The Cherokee Regional Library System is inviting families across northwest Georgia to dig into reading and discovery this summer with its free all-ages Summer Reading 2026 program, “Unearth a Story.” The annual summer initiative will run from June 1 through July 19 at branch libraries... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Hosting Open Houses Across All Six Campuses

Thursday, May 28

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host Open House events at all six of its campuses in early June, giving prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore academic programs, tour facilities, and meet faculty and staff members. The Open Houses will take place... Read More.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Set for June 25 in Walker and Catoosa Counties

Thursday, May 28

A friendly competition between local law enforcement agencies will help save lives later this month as the American Red Cross hosts the “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive on Thursday, June 25. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will... Read More.

Georgia Hunters Can Begin Applying for Quota Hunts Starting June 1

Thursday, May 28

Hunters across Georgia will soon be able to begin applying for quota hunts as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division prepares for another hunting season. Starting June 1, hunters can electronically apply for a variety of quota hunts through the state’s online... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Chickamauga City Council to Consider Annexation Policy, Crystal Springs Projects at June 1 Meeting

Honeybee Festival Releases Safety Guidelines and Event Rules Ahead of Saturday Celebration

Wilson Road Bridge Closing June 4 After Inspection Finds Structural Deficiencies

Chattooga County Expands Redevelopment Area for Proposed Trion Apartment Project

Walker County June 16th Runoff Election Sample Ballots

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High

LaFayette Lions Club Hosting Honeybee Festival Raffle Giveaway

Cherokee Regional Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Hosting Open Houses Across All Six Campuses

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Set for June 25 in Walker and Catoosa Counties

Georgia Hunters Can Begin Applying for Quota Hunts Starting June 1

Local/Regional News

Walker County Commissioners Discuss Possible Property Tax Increase to Fund Fire Department Expansion

MARS THEATER WELCOMES SEASONED PERFORMER DMC FOR AN EVENING OF POP, COUNTRY & BROADWAY FAVORITES

Walker County Voters to Receive New School Board District Assignments Ahead of November Election

Walker County Officials Announce Rock Spring Polling Place Change