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LaFayette man killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County.

Sunday, May 17

A LaFayette man was killed Saturday evening in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County. According to the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office, the crash happened on Shinbone Valley Road in the Menlo area. Chattooga County E-911 notified the coroner’s office of the accident at approximately 6:18... Read More.

Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Awareness Ahead of Summer Swim Season

Thursday, May 14

As families head into the summer swimming season, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that May is National Water Safety Month and that drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under the age of 30. According... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Thursday, May 14

93 Domino’s Pizza 8868 110 Cove Rd Chickamauga, Ga 99 Arby’s 6478 1103 N Main St La Fayette, Ga 79 Econo Lodge 118 General Bushrod Johnson Ave Chickamauga, Ga 96 Jada’s Bbq 812 Chickamauga Ave Rossville, Ga 88 Greg’s Restarurant 2078 N Main St... Read More.

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

Thursday, May 14

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed legislation expanding access to medical marijuana in the state. The measure, known as the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” was signed into law Tuesday and will take effect statewide on July 1. The bill had previously passed both the... Read More.

Walker County Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Concord Road Abandonment

Thursday, May 14

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing next month to consider a request to abandon a portion of Concord Road in LaFayette. According to a public notice, the section of roadway under consideration is located between Albert Thomas Drive and Trans... Read More.

ONLY TODAY AND TOMORROW remain for early voting in Walker County’s General Primary Election.

Thursday, May 14

Voters still have time to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day, and election officials say with little to no wait times reported at polling locations. Early voting is available today at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette and at the Rossville Municipal Civic... Read More.

Adventure Acres Park Opening Scheduled In Walker County

Wednesday, May 13

Walker County has announced the official opening of Adventure Acres, the city’s first signature park. A grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th at 4 p.m. County officials said crews recently completed major landscaping work at the park, including the installation of 22 pallets... Read More.

Georgia State Patrol Warns Residents About Scam Text Messages

Wednesday, May 13

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is warning residents about scam text messages circulating across Georgia that falsely claim to be from the Georgia State Patrol. According to the agency, the messages tell recipients they have an outstanding violation, unpaid fine, or enforcement action connected... Read More.

Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site Cleanup Expected to Take Years

Wednesday, May 13

Cleaning up and preparing the former Crystal Springs Print Works Factory site for future development is expected to take three to four years, according to city officials. The City of Chickamauga recently accepted a $1.45 million federal grant to begin environmental cleanup efforts at the... Read More.

Kemp Calls Special Georgia Legislative Session on Redistricting, Election Law Changes

Wednesday, May 13

Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly focused on redistricting and election law changes, with lawmakers set to convene June 17, 2026. The announcement comes just days after Tennessee Republicans approved a controversial redistricting plan in their state and follows... Read More.

Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Mike Cameron’s Legislation Authorizing Newborn Safety Devices at Emergency Facilities

Wednesday, May 13

Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Mike Cameron’s Legislation Authorizing Newborn Safety Devices at Emergency Facilities ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cameron (R–Rossville) applauds Governor Brian Kemp for signing his legislation, House Bill 350, into law, which authorizes the placement of newborn safety devices at fire stations,... Read More.

Cloudland Canyon State Park and James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park to Host Independence Day Events for America’s 250th Anniversary

Tuesday, May 12

Visitors planning to celebrate Independence Day in Northwest Georgia will find plenty of patriotic fun at Cloudland Canyon State Park and James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park as part of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites’ statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s Fourth... Read More.

LaFayette man killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County.

Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Awareness Ahead of Summer Swim Season

Walker County Restaurant Report

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

Walker County Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Concord Road Abandonment

ONLY TODAY AND TOMORROW remain for early voting in Walker County’s General Primary Election.

Adventure Acres Park Opening Scheduled In Walker County

Georgia State Patrol Warns Residents About Scam Text Messages

Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site Cleanup Expected to Take Years

Kemp Calls Special Georgia Legislative Session on Redistricting, Election Law Changes

Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Mike Cameron’s Legislation Authorizing Newborn Safety Devices at Emergency Facilities

Cloudland Canyon State Park and James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park to Host Independence Day Events for America’s 250th Anniversary

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