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Walker County Voters to See Party Questions on Primary Ballots Tuesday

Tuesday, May 12

Voters heading to the polls in Walker County on Tuesday will see more than just candidate races on their primary election ballot. In addition to voting for candidates, voters who choose either a Republican or Democratic ballot will also see a series of party questions... Read More.

Chickamauga Battlefield Celebrates Completion Of Dyer Road Restoration Project

Tuesday, May 12

Officials with the National Park Service recently celebrated the completion of the newly restored Dyer Road at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park as part of a major roadway improvement effort within the historic battlefield. Park officials gathered Friday, May 8, to mark the completion... Read More.

Georgia Expands Spay and Neuter Grant Program With Record $1.15 Million Investment

Monday, May 11

Georgia Department of Agriculture is expanding access to affordable spay and neuter services statewide through a record $1.15 million investment in Georgia’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program Grant. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the funding this week, saying the program is designed to help... Read More.

Trion High School Senior Remains in ICE Custody Following Traffic Crash Arrest

Monday, May 11

A northwest Georgia community is rallying around a Trion High School senior who remains in federal immigration custody just days before graduation after being arrested earlier this month following a traffic crash in Walker County. According to authorities, 19-year-old Elder Macario was arrested after deputies... Read More.

Rossville Coffee Shop Closing as Family Plans Move to Mexico Following Mother’s ICE Detention

Monday, May 11

A small coffee shop in Rossville is preparing to close its doors after three years in business, with the owners citing a deeply personal family matter behind the decision. According to a post shared on social media, Buenos Dias Coffee announced it will be selling... Read More.

Chickamauga Awarded $1.45 Million To Complete Cleanup Of Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site

Monday, May 11

The City of Chickamauga is set to move forward with long-awaited redevelopment plans for the former Crystal Springs Print Works Factory after receiving $1.45 million in federal funding to help clean up the abandoned mill property and revitalize the surrounding historic district. On Monday, May... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Investigating Death of Six-Month-Old Infant

Monday, May 11

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are conducting an investigation following the death of a six-month-old infant early Monday morning in Chickamauga. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, deputies and Walker County EMS were dispatched to a residence located... Read More.

Community Meeting Scheduled on Naomi Area Rezoning Request

Sunday, May 10

A community meeting has been scheduled to discuss a proposed rezoning request in the Naomi area of Walker County. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at Naomi Baptist Church, located at 4171 Highway 136 in LaFayette. The meeting will focus... Read More.

Walker County Approves Spay and Neuter Ordinance for Animal Control Violators

Sunday, May 10

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved a new ordinance requiring certain dog and cat owners found in violation of the county’s animal control laws to spay or neuter their pets. Commissioners voted Thursday, May 7, to amend Chapter 6 of the Walker County... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, May 10

95 Key West Inn 2221 N Main St La Fayette, GA 100 McDonald’s - Lafayette 1101 N Main St La Fayette, GA 100 China Buffet 1141 N Main St La Fayette, GA 99 Nhc Healthcare Rossville 1425 Mcfarland Ave Rossville, GA 100 Be Caffeinated... Read More.

Walker County ICE Transfers Largely Tied to Driving Without License Charges

Sunday, May 10

According to a report published by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, more than 60 percent of people transferred from the Walker County Jail to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody last year were originally arrested on charges of driving without a valid license. Data obtained by... Read More.

SBA Offering Disaster Loans for Drought-Impacted Businesses, Including Walker County

Sunday, May 10

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Walker County and across the region impacted by ongoing drought conditions may now be eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help offset financial losses caused by the... Read More.

Walker County Voters to See Party Questions on Primary Ballots Tuesday

Chickamauga Battlefield Celebrates Completion Of Dyer Road Restoration Project

Georgia Expands Spay and Neuter Grant Program With Record $1.15 Million Investment

Trion High School Senior Remains in ICE Custody Following Traffic Crash Arrest

Rossville Coffee Shop Closing as Family Plans Move to Mexico Following Mother’s ICE Detention

Chickamauga Awarded $1.45 Million To Complete Cleanup Of Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site

Walker County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Investigating Death of Six-Month-Old Infant

Community Meeting Scheduled on Naomi Area Rezoning Request

Walker County Approves Spay and Neuter Ordinance for Animal Control Violators

Walker County Restaurant Report

Walker County ICE Transfers Largely Tied to Driving Without License Charges

SBA Offering Disaster Loans for Drought-Impacted Businesses, Including Walker County

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