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UPDATE: Mr. Porter Found Safe and Back Home

Tuesday, July 21

Update: Great news for the LaFayette community—81-year-old Mr. Porter has been located safe and is back home. The LaFayette Police Department shared the following update earlier: Mr. Porter Has Been Found Safe The City of LaFayette Police Department is pleased to report that 81-year-old Mr. Porter... Read More.

Gov. Kemp Appoints Kathleen Van Pelt Davis as Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney

Monday, July 20

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Kathleen Van Pelt Davis as the new district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Clayton M. Fuller. The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties. Davis currently serves... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Jury Duty Scam

Monday, July 20

The Walker County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be employees or deputies with the agency. According to the sheriff's office, multiple residents have reported receiving calls from individuals who say they missed jury duty and... Read More.

Walker County Schools to Continue Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for All Students

Monday, July 20

Students attending Walker County Schools will once again receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-2027 school year as the school district continues its participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the Walker County School Nutrition Department. The program includes all 15 schools in... Read More.

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents in a Week, But Walker and Dade Counties Remain Among State’s Cheapest

Monday, July 20

Georgia drivers are seeing a noticeable increase at the gas pump this week as rising crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to push fuel costs higher across the state. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education to Meet Tonight; Agenda Includes Curriculum, Technology and Purchasing Items

Monday, July 20

The Walker County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight, Monday, July 20, at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Board of Education offices, located at 301 N. Cherokee Street in LaFayette. Board members are scheduled to consider a wide range of... Read More.

New Georgia Law Requires AED Registration with Local 9-1-1 Centers

Sunday, July 19

A new Georgia law aimed at improving emergency response during cardiac emergencies is now in effect, requiring owners of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to register the devices with their local 9-1-1 communications center. The Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, also known as Senate Bill 399,... Read More.

Emails Show Rossville Officials Were Aware of BridgTRK Project Before Property Sale Closed

Saturday, July 18

Newly released emails obtained through an open records request indicate City of Rossville officials were aware of plans surrounding Walker County's sale of four acres at 2 Bulldog Drive to Chattanooga-based technology company BridgTRK months before the transaction was finalized. The emails, first obtained by... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Saturday, July 18

100 Melon Patch Market 295 Lee Gordon Mill Rd Chickamauga, GA 100 City of Lafayette Splashpad 638 S Main St Lafayette, GA 100 City of Lafayette Fountain 638 S Main St Lafayette, GA 100 City of Lafayette 638 S Main St Lafayette, GA 100... Read More.

Chattooga County Sets August Tax Sale for Delinquent Properties

Thursday, July 16

Dozens of Chattooga County properties with delinquent taxes are scheduled to be auctioned during the county's annual tax sale on Tuesday, Aug. 4. According to a notice issued by Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Cooper Hampton, the sale will begin on the courthouse steps in... Read More.

Rossville Mayor Says City Was Not Notified Before Walker County Land Sale to BridgTRK

Thursday, July 16

Rossville Mayor Jonathan Lassetter says the city was not informed that Walker County's sale of four acres at 2 Bulldog Drive to Chattanooga-based technology company BridgTRK had been finalized until after the transaction closed Monday. The sale has drawn questions from residents about the company's... Read More.

City of Fort Oglethorpe Announces 2026 Labor Day at the Post

Thursday, July 16

The City of Fort Oglethorpe is inviting everyone to celebrate Labor Day with a full day of free music, family fun, food, shopping, cars, and community at Labor Day at the Post, Monday, September 7, 2026, from 9a to 9p at Barnhardt Circle in... Read More.

UPDATE: Mr. Porter Found Safe and Back Home

Gov. Kemp Appoints Kathleen Van Pelt Davis as Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Jury Duty Scam

Walker County Schools to Continue Free Breakfast and Lunch Program for All Students

Georgia Gas Prices Jump 20 Cents in a Week, But Walker and Dade Counties Remain Among State’s Cheapest

Walker County Board of Education to Meet Tonight; Agenda Includes Curriculum, Technology and Purchasing Items

New Georgia Law Requires AED Registration with Local 9-1-1 Centers

Emails Show Rossville Officials Were Aware of BridgTRK Project Before Property Sale Closed

Walker County Restaurant Report

Chattooga County Sets August Tax Sale for Delinquent Properties

Rossville Mayor Says City Was Not Notified Before Walker County Land Sale to BridgTRK

City of Fort Oglethorpe Announces 2026 Labor Day at the Post

Local/Regional News

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Fall in Five Sets in State Final Four

New Report Reveals Explosions and Dangerous Conditions During Deadly Rossville Shed Fire

Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations