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Walker County Voters to Decide Senior School Tax Exemptions in November

Thursday, August 6

Walker County voters will decide this fall whether to approve expanded school property tax exemptions for senior homeowners. The Walker County Board of Elections & Registration announced Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, that voters will be asked to approve or reject a proposed homestead exemption for... Read More.

No Vote Taken on County Budget at Thursday Night Walker County Commission Meeting

Thursday, August 6

A group of Walker County residents is calling for greater public involvement in the county's budget process after raising concerns about the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Members of the collective say they believe the proposed budget contains an approximately $2 million shortfall and are... Read More.

Walker County Students Return to School Under New Statewide Cell Phone Restrictions

Thursday, August 6

As students headed back to class across Walker County this week, many are returning under new statewide rules limiting the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. Georgia's Distraction-Free Education Act requires all public school districts to prohibit students in kindergarten through eighth... Read More.

Walker County Assessor’s Office Closing Temporarily for Building Repairs

Thursday, August 6

The Walker County Assessor's Office in Rock Spring will temporarily close to the public beginning Friday, Aug. 7, while the building undergoes repairs. The closure is expected to last through Friday, Sept. 4. Although the office will not be open to the public during that... Read More.

LaFayette Police Remind Drivers to Follow School Bus Laws as Walker County Students Return to Class

Wednesday, August 5

As Walker County students head back to school, the LaFayette Police Department is urging motorists to slow down, stay alert, and follow Georgia's school bus passing laws to help keep children safe. In a social media post, the department reminded drivers to use extra caution... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education Announces Plan to Fully Roll Back 2026 Millage Rate

Wednesday, August 5

The Walker County Board of Education released the following statement Wednesday announcing plans to adopt the full rollback millage rate of 14.013 mills for 2026 and inviting the public to attend a hearing on the proposed rate later this month. Here is the full... Read More.

Walker County Officials Announce Rock Spring Polling Place Change

Wednesday, August 5

Walker County officials released the following statement Thursday announcing that the polling location for the Rock Spring Precinct will be relocated later this year: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the voters of the Rock Spring Precinct that the Walker County Board of Elections and Registration has... Read More.

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

Wednesday, August 5

The Walker County Board of Elections & Registration would like to inform all registered voters of an important change affecting future School Board elections. With the passage of House Bill 1245, the method of electing members of the Walker County Board of Education has changed. Previously, School... Read More.

Cameron, Tarvin to Introduce Legislation Requiring Financial Oversight Measures for Walker County

Wednesday, August 5

Cameron, Tarvin to Introduce Legislation Requiring Financial Oversight Measures for Walker County ATLANTA — State Representatives Mike Cameron of Rossville and Steve Tarvin of Chickamauga announced Wednesday that they plan to introduce local legislation during the 2027 Georgia General Assembly aimed at increasing financial oversight... Read More.

WQCH Launches “Queen City Scoops Rambler Coach’s Corner” to Highlight LaFayette Athletics

Wednesday, August 5

Georgia 93-7 WQCH is expanding its coverage of LaFayette High School athletics with the launch of Queen City Scoops Rambler Coach’s Corner, a new weekly program dedicated to highlighting Rambler coaches and student-athletes. The program will air Monday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. and... Read More.

Georgia squirrel season opens Aug. 15, offering early hunting opportunities

Wednesday, August 5

Georgia hunters will soon be heading back into the woods as squirrel season officially opens on Aug. 15, marking the start of one of the state's longest-running small game hunting seasons. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) says squirrel hunting provides... Read More.

Outpost to Host Georgia DNR ‘State of the Wild’ Presentation Aug. 27

Tuesday, August 4

The Outpost will continue its speaker series later this month with a presentation from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources focused on the state of wildlife and natural resources in the region. The “State of the Wild” presentation is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, at... Read More.

Walker County Voters to Decide Senior School Tax Exemptions in November

No Vote Taken on County Budget at Thursday Night Walker County Commission Meeting

Walker County Students Return to School Under New Statewide Cell Phone Restrictions

Walker County Assessor’s Office Closing Temporarily for Building Repairs

LaFayette Police Remind Drivers to Follow School Bus Laws as Walker County Students Return to Class

Walker County Board of Education Announces Plan to Fully Roll Back 2026 Millage Rate

Walker County Officials Announce Rock Spring Polling Place Change

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

Cameron, Tarvin to Introduce Legislation Requiring Financial Oversight Measures for Walker County

WQCH Launches “Queen City Scoops Rambler Coach’s Corner” to Highlight LaFayette Athletics

Georgia squirrel season opens Aug. 15, offering early hunting opportunities

Outpost to Host Georgia DNR ‘State of the Wild’ Presentation Aug. 27

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