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Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 12

The Walker County Board of Commissioners handled several routine but required items during its first meeting of the new year, including the election of a vice chair, changes to its meeting schedule and setting qualifying fees for the 2026 election cycle. Commissioners unanimously voted to... Read More.

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

Monday, January 12

Drivers in Dade, Catoosa and Walker counties continue to enjoy some of the most affordable fuel in Georgia, with the **Catoosa-Dade-Walker region reporting the lowest average regular gasoline price in the state at approximately $2.52 per gallon as of Monday — well below the... Read More.

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

Monday, January 12

2026 LHS Boys Soccer Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Jan 20-21 Tue-Wed Tryouts LHS 3:45-5:00 February 6 Friday Orange and Black Scrimmage LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 10 Tuesday Dalton Academy LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 13 Friday Trion LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 17 Tuesday Chattooga LHS 5:00... Read More.

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

Monday, January 12

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has expanded its hands-on training resources with the donation of a Cessna 401A aircraft. The aircraft was donated by a private individual from Dalton and marks the fourth 400-series Cessna airplane now owned by GNTC. According to... Read More.

IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

Saturday, January 10

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park will begin a new chapter in 2026, as IB Parks & Entertainment announces a long-term commitment to operate the historic attraction. The partnership focuses on preserving the park’s heritage while ensuring its continued success for future generations. “Lake Winnie is a... Read More.

City of LaFayette Honors Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day

Friday, January 9

The City of LaFayette is recognizing its Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day, expressing gratitude for the dedication and service officers provide to the community each day. City officials praised the department for the countless hours spent keeping streets safe, securing public events, and... Read More.

Polling Location Changed for LaFayette Precinct Ahead of March Special Election

Friday, January 9

Voters assigned to the LaFayette Precinct will see a change in their polling location beginning with upcoming elections, according to a public notice from Walker County officials. The polling location has been moved from the LaFayette Senior Center, located at 636 S. Main Street, to... Read More.

NW Whitfield at Lafayette — January 9th, Airtime 6:50 p.m. on Georgia 93.7 FM & 1590 AM WQCH

Friday, January 9

NW Whitfield at Lafayette — January 9th, Airtime 6:50 p.m. on Georgia 93.7 FM & 1590 AM WQCH LAFAYETTE, Ga. — High school basketball returns to the airwaves on Friday, January 9, as Lafayette hosts NW Whitfield in a girls’ and boys’ doubleheader. Coverage begins at... Read More.

Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Stolen Truck

Thursday, January 8

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a stolen vehicle. Authorities say a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 with Georgia license plate PAWZ was taken from a residence on Sequatchie Trail in LaFayette sometime late on January 4 or early on... Read More.

Ringgold Man Admits to Stealing Nearly $40,000 Through Fraudulent Overtime Claims

Thursday, January 8

A Ringgold man who worked for the National Park Service has admitted to stealing thousands of dollars in taxpayer money by submitting false overtime claims. Federal prosecutors say 48-year-old Donny Campbell, a former maintenance department employee at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, pleaded guilty... Read More.

DFACS Faces $85 Million Shortfall, Forcing Foster Care Cuts Amid Georgia Budget Surplus

Thursday, January 8

The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services is facing a projected budget shortfall of more than $85 million, a financial crisis that has already led to service reductions and a near-standstill in new foster care placements by private providers. The deficit was disclosed during... Read More.

Walker County Approves Contracts to Renovate Long-Vacant Hinkle Fire Hall

Thursday, January 8

A long-vacant fire hall in Walker County is finally set to receive long-awaited renovations after county leaders approved new contracts to restart the stalled project. Walker County spokesperson Joe Legge told WTVC-TV that the Hinkle Fire Hall has sat empty for more than a decade,... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

City of LaFayette Honors Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day

Polling Location Changed for LaFayette Precinct Ahead of March Special Election

NW Whitfield at Lafayette — January 9th, Airtime 6:50 p.m. on Georgia 93.7 FM & 1590 AM WQCH

Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Stolen Truck

Ringgold Man Admits to Stealing Nearly $40,000 Through Fraudulent Overtime Claims

DFACS Faces $85 Million Shortfall, Forcing Foster Care Cuts Amid Georgia Budget Surplus

Walker County Approves Contracts to Renovate Long-Vacant Hinkle Fire Hall

Local/Regional News

Storm Winds Down Trees, Causing Power Outages in Walker County

Walker County Schools on Two-Hour Delay Monday

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Pennzoil 400 on Georgia 93.7 WQCH