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GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Thursday, May 21

Georgia Northwestern Technical College officials say the college’s Welding and Joining Technology program continues to see strong demand as manufacturers and industrial employers across Northwest Georgia search for skilled workers to fill critical positions. The program, offered at GNTC’s campuses in Rome, Cedartown, Rock Spring... Read More.

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

Thursday, May 21

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's labor force surged to an all-time high of 5,461,455, and that total employment also set a new record at 5,271,138. The April unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than... Read More.

Honeybee Festival Returns to LaFayette May 30th

Thursday, May 21

Honeybee Festival returns to Downtown LaFayette on Saturday, May 30, bringing a full day of live music, food, family activities, arts and crafts, and community events to Northwest Georgia. The annual festival, hosted by the City of LaFayette, is expected to draw thousands of visitors... Read More.

Walker County Primary Election Turnout Reaches 20.54 Percent

Thursday, May 21

Voter turnout in Walker County reached just over 20 percent during Tuesday’s May 19 General Primary Election, according to official figures from the Walker County Elections Office. A total of 9,124 ballots were cast in the primary election out of 44,430 registered voters in the... Read More.

Runoff Election June 16th…What’s on the ballot?

Thursday, May 21

Runoff elections are set for June 16th in Walker County. Several state races are on the ballot for both the Democrat and GOP tickets. Here's a list... Democrat: Lt. Governor Josh McLaurin Nabilah Parkes Secretary of State Dana Barrett Penny Reynolds Commissioner of Insurance Keisha Sean Waites Deandre Mathis Commissioner of Labor Nikki Porcher Michelle Sanchez Republican: US Senate Mike... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Finds Homes for 41 Pets During Empty The Shelters Event

Wednesday, May 20

The Walker County Animal Shelter is celebrating the success of its Empty The Shelters adoption after dozens of animals found new homes during the nationwide campaign. Shelter officials announced that 41 animals were adopted during the event, including 23 dogs and 18 cats. The adoption... Read More.

Walker County Republicans Dominate Local Primary Turnout as Georgia Runoffs Loom

Wednesday, May 20

Voters in Walker County turned out heavily for Republican candidates during Tuesday’s Georgia primary election, with GOP voters outnumbering Democrats by wide margins in several statewide races. According to election data, Walker County Republicans cast 7,206 votes in the governor’s race compared to 1,691 Democratic... Read More.

Adventure Acres Officially Opens as Walker County’s First Signature Park

Wednesday, May 20

Walker County officially opened Adventure Acres to the public Wednesday, marking the debut of the county’s first signature park. Located at 370 Salem Road in Rossville, the new recreation destination features a nature-themed playground, splash pad, pavilion with restrooms, walking trail, solar-powered charging station and... Read More.

Cherokee Regional Library Expands Free Online Access to Local History Archives

Wednesday, May 20

The Cherokee Regional Library System has announced a major expansion of the Walker County Messenger digital archive, giving the public online access to decades of local history through the Digital Library of Georgia as part of the Georgia Historic Newspapers collection. The expanded archive now... Read More.

AAA Activates “Tow to Go” Program for Memorial Day Weekend in Georgia

Wednesday, May 20

As Memorial Day weekend travel ramps up across Georgia and the Southeast, AAA is once again activating its “Tow to Go” program to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group announced the program will be available beginning at 6 p.m. Friday,... Read More.

City of LaFayette Mayor and Council to Hold Special Called Meeting Friday

Wednesday, May 20

The City of LaFayette Mayor and Council will hold a special called meeting on Friday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m. to address several items of city business. According to the agenda for the City of LaFayette, Georgia, the meeting will begin with the call to... Read More.

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Travel Weekend

Wednesday, May 20

The Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending interstate lane closures statewide for the upcoming Memorial Day travel period to help reduce traffic delays and improve safety for motorists traveling during the busy holiday weekend. According to Georgia DOT, interstate lane closures will be suspended beginning... Read More.

GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

Honeybee Festival Returns to LaFayette May 30th

Walker County Primary Election Turnout Reaches 20.54 Percent

Runoff Election June 16th…What’s on the ballot?

Walker County Animal Shelter Finds Homes for 41 Pets During Empty The Shelters Event

Walker County Republicans Dominate Local Primary Turnout as Georgia Runoffs Loom

Adventure Acres Officially Opens as Walker County’s First Signature Park

Cherokee Regional Library Expands Free Online Access to Local History Archives

AAA Activates “Tow to Go” Program for Memorial Day Weekend in Georgia

City of LaFayette Mayor and Council to Hold Special Called Meeting Friday

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Travel Weekend

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