Wednesday and Thursday Garbage to be picked up Wednesday
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Brrr…Winter Weather is Back!
A strong cold front is sweeping across north Georgia, bringing sharply colder temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters say temperatures will fall steadily through the day as the front moves from northwest to southeast across the region. Residents can expect... Read More.
Lookout Mountain Elementary Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Ruby Falls Incident
A first-grade teacher at Lookout Mountain Elementary School has been charged with child abuse following an incident involving her own children at the Ruby Falls parking lot, according to police.
Heather Pecht was arrested Friday, Dec. 26, and charged with two counts of child abuse... Read More.
Channing Wilson plays the Grand Ole Opry
Another milestone for LaFayette's Channing Wilson. Channing played two nights (December 26 and 27) on the most famous stage in all of country music. On Saturday night he bought out another local singer-songwriter in Davey Smith. Channing and Davey co-wrote "Blues Comin' On". Channing... Read More.
Walker County Animal Control Announces New Phone Number Effective Jan. 2
Walker County officials are announcing a new phone number for Animal Control as part of an effort to improve access to staff and streamline communication across county departments.
Beginning January 2, 2025, all Animal Control–related matters should be directed to 706-924-0053, according to county officials.... Read More.
UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide
The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report detailing traffic enforcement and crash statistics during the Christmas holiday period, highlighting the impact of increased patrols across the state.
According to the report, which reflects activity by the Georgia State Patrol only and... Read More.
Sheriff: Gun Left on Nightstand Before Christmas Shooting of Toddler
A 2-year-old Rock Spring child remains in critical condition after being shot in the head on Christmas morning, an incident Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says began with a handgun left on a bedroom nightstand the night before.
Sheriff Wilson provided new details about the... Read More.
2-Year-Old Critically Injured in Christmas Morning Shooting in Walker County
A 2-year-old child from Rock Spring is in critical condition after being shot in the head Christmas morning, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson.
Walker County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home on Tarvin Road at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Christmas Day. First... Read More.
AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ Program Returns in Georgia and Tennessee for the Holidays
As holiday celebrations ramp up across Georgia and Tennessee, AAA is once again offering its life-saving Tow to Go program to help keep impaired drivers off the roads during one of the most dangerous travel periods of the year.
The free service will be available... Read More.
Library Closed Until Saturday
The LaFayette-Walker County Public Library will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Library will reopen Saturday morning at 10am.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort Featured on CBS’s Hotels ByDESIGN
Cloudland at McLemore Resort will be showcased on national televisionSaturday as part of CBS’s Hotels ByDESIGN. The episode is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
The feature will take viewers inside the award-winning resort, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the vision, construction, and... Read More.
Enjoy Non-Stop Christmas Favorites on Georgia 93-7
Georgia 93-7 is spreading holiday cheer with a special Christmas music takeover, offering non-stop Christmas favorites beginning at 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve and continuing straight through Christmas Day.
Tune us in while wrapping up last-minute Christmas shopping, preparing holiday meals in the kitchen, or... Read More.