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Trion Family Recovering After Massive Tree Crashes Through Home on Fourth of July

Sunday, July 12

A Trion family is recovering after a more than 60-foot tree crashed through their home during severe weather on the Fourth of July, forcing them from the house they have called home for more than three decades. The tree fell onto the home while multiple... Read More.

Suspect Identified in High-Speed Chase of Stolen Truck That Ended in Fort Oglethorpe

Sunday, July 12

Newly released arrest reports are providing additional details about the high-speed pursuit of a stolen pickup truck that began in Chattanooga and ended in Fort Oglethorpe on Friday, July 10. According to the reports, 32-year-old Van William Atkins is accused of stealing a Ford F-150... Read More.

Chattanooga Valley Elementary Releases 2026-2027 School Supply Lists, Open House and First Day Dates

Sunday, July 12

Chattanooga Valley Elementary School has released its school supply lists and important back-to-school dates for the 2026-2027 academic year, giving families time to prepare before students return to the classroom in August. The school will welcome students back for the first day of classes on... Read More.

Rock Spring Elementary Invites Families to Open House on August 3

Saturday, July 11

Rock Spring Elementary School is preparing to welcome students and families back for the new school year with an Open House on Monday, August 3. The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Rock Spring Elementary and is designed to help... Read More.

LaFayette High School to Host Future Ramblers Basketball Camp July 13-15

Saturday, July 11

Young basketball players will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills and show their Ramblers spirit during the 2026 Future Ramblers Basketball Camp, scheduled for July 13-15 at LaFayette High School. The three-day camp will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. each day and is... Read More.

Cherokee Ridge Elementary Releases 2026-27 School Supply Lists

Friday, July 10

Cherokee Ridge Elementary has released its school supply lists for the 2026-27 school year, giving families a chance to begin shopping before classes begin. Supply requirements vary by grade level, with several common items requested throughout the school. In addition to grade-specific supplies, teachers are... Read More.

LaFayette Parks and Recreation Seeking Soccer Referees for Upcoming Fall Youth Season

Friday, July 10

LaFayette Parks and Recreation is looking for referees to help officiate youth soccer games during the upcoming fall season and is asking both new and returning officials to sign up in the coming weeks. The department is encouraging anyone interested in serving as a referee... Read More.

McLemore Resort Faces State Penalty, Construction Freeze Following Wastewater Violations

Friday, July 10

The McLemore Resort in Rising Fawn is facing a proposed state penalty and a halt on new construction after two raw sewage spills and more than 100 wastewater permit violations, according to a report by WRCB News Channel 3 Chattanooga. Records obtained by WRCB from... Read More.

LaFayette Recreation Wrestling Program to Get New Home as City Approves $659,000 Facility

Friday, July 10

The City of LaFayette is investing in the future of its youth wrestling program with the construction of a new dedicated wrestling facility, nearly a decade after the recreation program first began. City officials announced that the LaFayette Recreation wrestling program, which launched almost 10... Read More.

Stone Creek Elementary Releases 2026-2027 School Supply Lists

Friday, July 10

Stone Creek Elementary School is helping families prepare for the upcoming school year by releasing its 2026-2027 school supply lists for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The lists outline the classroom supplies students will need before the start of school, with requirements varying by... Read More.

Georgia Agriculture Department Warns Farmers About Online Equipment Scams

Thursday, July 9

The Georgia Department of Agriculture's Law Enforcement Division is warning farmers across the state to be on guard after receiving multiple reports of sophisticated online scams involving farm equipment sales. Investigators say scammers are creating convincing websites and online advertisements that appear to represent legitimate... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Thursday, July 9

96 The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Happy Valley, 2937 Happy Valley Rd. Rossville, GA 100 American Legion (Legion Cafe) Battlefield Post 214 540 Park City Rd. Rossville, GA

Trion Family Recovering After Massive Tree Crashes Through Home on Fourth of July

Suspect Identified in High-Speed Chase of Stolen Truck That Ended in Fort Oglethorpe

Chattanooga Valley Elementary Releases 2026-2027 School Supply Lists, Open House and First Day Dates

Rock Spring Elementary Invites Families to Open House on August 3

LaFayette High School to Host Future Ramblers Basketball Camp July 13-15

Cherokee Ridge Elementary Releases 2026-27 School Supply Lists

LaFayette Parks and Recreation Seeking Soccer Referees for Upcoming Fall Youth Season

McLemore Resort Faces State Penalty, Construction Freeze Following Wastewater Violations

LaFayette Recreation Wrestling Program to Get New Home as City Approves $659,000 Facility

Stone Creek Elementary Releases 2026-2027 School Supply Lists

Georgia Agriculture Department Warns Farmers About Online Equipment Scams

Walker County Restaurant Report

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