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Catoosa Animal Control Seeks Public’s Help After Two Dogs Abandoned at Chickamauga Battlefield

Tuesday, August 4

Catoosa County Animal Control is asking for the public’s help identifying the owner of two dogs that were reportedly abandoned at Chickamauga Battlefield Sunday, August 2. The dogs were found tied to a cannon in the gravel parking area to the left of the museum,... Read More.

Queen City Lake to Close Completely Wednesday for Aquatic Plant Treatment

Tuesday, August 4

The City of LaFayette has announced that Queen City Lake will be completely closed to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 5, as crews conduct treatment for an invasive aquatic plant. While the beach area at Queen City Lake is already closed, city officials said the... Read More.

CW Chattanooga to Televise Georgia’s Oldest High School Football Rivalry

Tuesday, August 4

The 2026 high school football season will open with a historic matchup as Gordon Lee visits Trion on Friday, August 21, in the latest installment of what is considered Georgia’s oldest high school football rivalry. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. and will be... Read More.

Catoosa County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Finding Two Missing Teens

Monday, August 3

The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two 15-year-olds who were last seen early Sunday morning. Authorities are searching for Chase Allen Mays, who also goes by the nickname “Bro Bro,” and Issabella Alexis Rosario. According to the sheriff’s office,... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Through End of Month

Sunday, August 2

The Walker County Animal Shelter is partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for the second consecutive year as part of the national #TheRescueEffect initiative. Through the month-long campaign, adoption fees are being waived on all animals at the shelter,... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, August 2

95 Dari-Dip 302 W Villanow St La Fayette, GA 100 LaFayette Golf Club 638 S Main St La Fayette, GA 95 Wardlaw's Lucky Eye Q 103 N Chattanooga St La Fayette, GA 85 Chanticleer Inn Bed & Breakfast (Pool) 1300 Mockingbird Ln Lookout Mountain,... Read More.

Queen City Lake Beach to Remain Closed as City Continues E. coli Investigation

Friday, July 31

The public beach at Queen City Lake will remain closed into next week as City of LaFayette officials continue investigating the source of elevated E. coli levels detected during routine water quality testing. In an update released Friday, the city said daily testing has been... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Consider FY2027 Budget, Data Center Moratorium at August Meeting

Friday, July 31

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III, 201 S. Main Street in LaFayette. The meeting agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027... Read More.

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

Thursday, July 30

Walker County residents could see a property tax increase later this year as county commissioners consider ways to pay for nine additional firefighter positions. The possibility was discussed during a special called work session Thursday morning as commissioners reviewed funding options for the proposed expansion... Read More.

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

Thursday, July 30

Mars Theater, located at 117 S Chattanooga Street in Downtown LaFayette, will host "DMC LIVE: Songs From My Roots" on Friday, August 14th at 7:00 PM, featuring seasoned performer Daniel Michael Crane in a night of classic pop, doo wop, country, and Broadway music. Known professionally as... Read More.

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

Thursday, July 30

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.

Walker County Officials Announce Rock Spring Polling Place Change

Thursday, July 30

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.

Catoosa Animal Control Seeks Public’s Help After Two Dogs Abandoned at Chickamauga Battlefield

Queen City Lake to Close Completely Wednesday for Aquatic Plant Treatment

CW Chattanooga to Televise Georgia’s Oldest High School Football Rivalry

Catoosa County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Finding Two Missing Teens

Walker County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Through End of Month

Walker County Restaurant Report

Queen City Lake Beach to Remain Closed as City Continues E. coli Investigation

Walker County Commissioners to Consider FY2027 Budget, Data Center Moratorium at August Meeting

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

Local/Regional News

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