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GNTC Systems to Be Unavailable Monday for Scheduled Maintenance

Sunday, March 29

Students, faculty, and staff at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are being advised to plan ahead as the college prepares for a full-day system outage on Monday, March 30. According to college officials, the temporary shutdown will affect all campus locations and will include internet services,... Read More.

Georgia State Senate Candidate Lanny Thomas Provides Health Update, Plans to Continue Campaign

Sunday, March 29

Georgia State Senate District 53 candidate Lanny Thomas says he is on the road to recovery and plans to continue campaigning following a recent medical emergency. Thomas shared an update on his condition Sunday, two weeks after suffering a severe medical event that required surgery... Read More.

Advance Voting Set to Begin for Special Runoff Elections Across Northwest Georgia

Sunday, March 29

Advance Voting Set to Begin for Special Runoff Elections Across Northwest Georgia Voters across Northwest Georgia, including Walker and Catoosa counties, will head back to the polls for two important runoff elections this spring. The special runoff election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with... Read More.

Parts of Ivy Street Closed on Monday

Friday, March 27

Replacement of the culvert on Ivy Street is scheduled to begin Monday morning, March 30. The road will be closed from Highway 27 to Carline Road while repairs are being made.

Walker County Animal Shelter Launches Puppy Adoption Special

Friday, March 27

The Walker County Animal Shelter is making it easier for families to adopt a new furry companion with a limited-time puppy adoption special aimed at helping more animals find homes this spring. Shelter officials announced that adoption fees for puppies under four months old will... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Friday, March 27

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LaFayette Boys Finish Third at Gordon Lee Invitational, Sentell Breaks School Record

Friday, March 27

The LaFayette High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Gordon Lee Invitational, highlighted by a third-place overall finish for the Rambler boys and a record-breaking night for Porter Sentell. Sentell led the way with a dominant showing in the... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezoning Requests, Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchases at April 2 Meeting

Friday, March 27

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet for its regularly scheduled session on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III on South Main Street in LaFayette. The meeting will begin with the invocation and pledge, followed by... Read More.

GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for spring 2026

Friday, March 27

Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment,... Read More.

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open Through May 1

Wednesday, March 25

Applications are now being accepted for the Georgia Centennial Farm program, which honors farms that have played a significant role in the state’s agricultural and family heritage for more than a century. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Farms have long served as... Read More.

Rihanna Davis named GNTC’s 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year

Wednesday, March 25

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Rihanna Davis, a LaFayette High School student who attends the Walker LAUNCH College and Career Academy in Rock Spring, as its 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding high school senior who has... Read More.

High School Sports Roundup: LaFayette Tennis Sweeps Ringgold and Ridgeland in Busy Week

Wednesday, March 25

The LaFayette High School tennis teams opened a busy week with strong performances, earning a pair of victories over Ringgold on Monday before closing out region play with wins over county rival Ridgeland. The Ramblers defeated Ringgold 4-1, with singles victories from Isaac Hamilton and... Read More.

GNTC Systems to Be Unavailable Monday for Scheduled Maintenance

Georgia State Senate Candidate Lanny Thomas Provides Health Update, Plans to Continue Campaign

Advance Voting Set to Begin for Special Runoff Elections Across Northwest Georgia

Parts of Ivy Street Closed on Monday

Walker County Animal Shelter Launches Puppy Adoption Special

Walker County Restaurant Report

LaFayette Boys Finish Third at Gordon Lee Invitational, Sentell Breaks School Record

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezoning Requests, Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchases at April 2 Meeting

GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for spring 2026

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open Through May 1

Rihanna Davis named GNTC’s 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year

High School Sports Roundup: LaFayette Tennis Sweeps Ringgold and Ridgeland in Busy Week

Local/Regional News

Walker and Catoosa County Drivers Enjoy Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices

City of LaFayette Begins 2026 Road Paving Project with TSPLOST and State Funding

Walker County Animal Shelter Seeking Donations to Help Care for Shelter Pets

Walker County Restaurant Report