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Seniors Recognized Ahead of Senior Recognition Night

Friday, May 8

School officials are encouraging seniors to check their invitations and review the official list of students being recognized during the upcoming Senior Recognition Night ceremony. According to an announcement sent to seniors, Mr. Reynolds has emailed a list of students who will be honored during... Read More.

GNTC Honors 2026 Spring graduates

Friday, May 8

Approximately 230 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, May 7, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. Students representing GNTC’s nine-county service area participated in two traditional Spring Commencement Ceremonies to... Read More.

Walker County Approves Five-Year Contract for AdventHealth to Take Over Ambulance Services

Thursday, May 7

Walker County is moving forward with a new provider for emergency ambulance services following action taken at Thursday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioners voted to approve a five-year contract with AdventHealth to assume responsibility for ambulance service across the county. Under the agreement, AdventHealth will... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.3 Percent as Workforce Reaches Record Highs

Thursday, May 7

Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in March as both the region’s labor force and employment numbers reached record highs, according to new data released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor. The unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point from February... Read More.

Walker County Chairwoman to Host Series of Community Town Halls

Thursday, May 7

Angie Teems will host a series of four town hall-style meetings across Walker County over the next two months, giving residents an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about county government initiatives. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. at locations throughout... Read More.

Trion High School Senior Transferred to ICE Custody Following Walker County Traffic Stop

Thursday, May 7

A Trion High School senior is now in federal immigration custody after being arrested during a traffic stop in Walker County earlier this week. Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson told WTVC-TV in Chattanooga that 19-year-old Elder Yuvini Aguilar-Macario was initially stopped by the Georgia State... Read More.

Investigation Details Georgia’s Long Response to PFAS Contamination in Northwest Georgia Rivers

Thursday, May 7

A new investigation highlighted by WTVC-TV details years of concerns surrounding PFAS contamination tied to northwest Georgia’s carpet industry and the response from state environmental regulators. The investigation, conducted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Associated Press, and PBS FRONTLINE, examined how “forever chemicals” known as... Read More.

Cherokee Regional Library System Launches America 250 Celebration Across Four Branches

Thursday, May 7

Cherokee Regional Library System is joining libraries nationwide in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a yearlong series of reading challenges, educational programs, and community events across its four branches. The initiative is part of the nationwide America... Read More.

Walker County School Bus Overturns on North Long Hollow Road; No Injuries Reported

Thursday, May 7

Walker County School Bus Overturns on North Long Hollow Road; No Injuries Reported WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A school bus accident Thursday morning in Walker County ended without injuries after the vehicle ran off the roadway and overturned. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the crash... Read More.

Georgia Expands Classroom Cell Phone Restrictions to High Schools

Wednesday, May 6

High school students across Georgia will soon face tighter restrictions on cell phone use during the school day after Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 1009 into law Tuesday. The new legislation requires all public high schools and school systems in Georgia to establish policies... Read More.

LaFayette Nonprofit Recovering After Storage Unit Fire Destroys Bed Supplies

Wednesday, May 6

A LaFayette nonprofit that provides beds for children in need is working to recover after a storage unit fire destroyed thousands of dollars in materials earlier this week. Sleep in Heavenly Peace lost nearly 100 beds worth of supplies Monday afternoon after a fire spread... Read More.

BEE Happy Gallery Marks First Anniversary With Community Tiny Art Contest

Wednesday, May 6

A unique community art project in downtown LaFayette is celebrating its first anniversary by inviting local artists of all ages to take part in a month-long tiny art contest. The BEE Happy Gallery, a free little art gallery located along the sidewalk in front of... Read More.

Seniors Recognized Ahead of Senior Recognition Night

GNTC Honors 2026 Spring graduates

Walker County Approves Five-Year Contract for AdventHealth to Take Over Ambulance Services

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.3 Percent as Workforce Reaches Record Highs

Walker County Chairwoman to Host Series of Community Town Halls

Trion High School Senior Transferred to ICE Custody Following Walker County Traffic Stop

Investigation Details Georgia’s Long Response to PFAS Contamination in Northwest Georgia Rivers

Cherokee Regional Library System Launches America 250 Celebration Across Four Branches

Walker County School Bus Overturns on North Long Hollow Road; No Injuries Reported

Georgia Expands Classroom Cell Phone Restrictions to High Schools

LaFayette Nonprofit Recovering After Storage Unit Fire Destroys Bed Supplies

BEE Happy Gallery Marks First Anniversary With Community Tiny Art Contest

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