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How Sweet It Is! LHS Volleyball to Elite 8

Wednesday, October 21

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers are headed to the Elite Eight of the GHSA Class AAA Volleyball State Tournament. LaFayette defeated Lumpkin County three sets to none Wednesday night in the Sweet Sixteen, winning all three sets by identical scores of 25-to-18. The Lady Ramblers now advance... Read More.

UPDATED: WALKER COUNTY FIRE OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE DEADLY BLAZE

Wednesday, October 21

Rossville, GA (October 21, 2026) – A 38-year-old man died Tuesday morning following a flash fire in Walker County. Walker County Fire Rescue responded to 116 Alton Terrace Spur around 8:25 a.m. after a neighbor reported a fire at that location. When firefighters arrived, they... Read More.

City of LaFayette Relocates Business License, Codes and Permitting Services to City Hall

Wednesday, October 21

The City of LaFayette has announced that its Business License, Codes and Permitting services have relocated to City Hall as part of an effort to make city services more convenient and accessible for residents and businesses. The move brings several services together under one roof... Read More.

Free Bicycle Tour of Chickamauga Battlefield Set for Saturday, October 24

Wednesday, October 21

Residents and visitors will have an opportunity to explore local history on two wheels this weekend as Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park partners with Outdoor Chattanooga to offer a free guided bicycle tour of the Chickamauga Battlefield. The tour is scheduled for Saturday, October... Read More.

LaFayette Boys Cross-Country Team Finishes Second at Region Meet

Wednesday, October 21

The LaFayette High School cross-country team hosted the Region 7-AAA meet Tuesday, with the Ramblers’ boys team earning an impressive second-place finish. Peyton Lands, Cayden Decker and Lucas Dale were among the top finishers for LaFayette. In the girls’ race, Madalynn Davis and Analeigh Biggs represented... Read More.

Lady Ramblers Host Lumpkin County in GHSA AAA Sweet Sixteen

Wednesday, October 21

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers will continue their run through the GHSA Class AAA State Volleyball Tournament today hosting Lumpkin County in the Sweet Sixteen. LaFayette, the tournament’s number-one seed, will face the number-17 seed Lady Indians at 5:30 p.m. at Dan Priest Arena. The match will... Read More.

WALKER COUNTY FIRE OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE DEADLY BLAZE

Tuesday, October 20

Rossville, GA (October 20, 2026) – A 38-year-old man died Tuesday morning following an explosion and structure fire in Walker County. Walker County Fire Rescue responded to 116 Alton Terrace Spur around 8:25 a.m. after a neighbor reported a fire at that location. When firefighters... Read More.

LaFayette Ramblers Basketball Team Heading to State Farm Arena December 26; Ticket Sales Underway

Monday, October 19

The LaFayette High School Ramblers basketball team is preparing for a special opportunity to play at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, December 26, and the team is asking the community for support through ticket sales. The Ramblers are scheduled to take on Northwest... Read More.

Walker County to Host Free Tire Recycling Event November 14

Monday, October 19

Walker County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted tires free of charge next month as the county prepares to host its next Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.... Read More.

Dade and Walker Counties Among Georgia’s Cheapest Areas for Gas as State Prices Continue to Fall

Monday, October 19

Drivers in Dade and Walker counties are paying some of the lowest gasoline prices in Georgia, according to the latest report from AAA – The Auto Club Group. The Catoosa-Dade-Walker metro area currently has an average gas price of $3.61 per gallon, making it one... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education to Meet Monday Evening, Financial Reports and School Contracts on Agenda

Monday, October 19

The Walker County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 6 p.m. at the school system's central office in LaFayette. Board members are scheduled to review several financial reports, consider school contracts, and receive updates on district operations and facilities. Among the individual action... Read More.

GDOT Awards Projects in Walker and Chattooga Counties as Part of $62.8 Million Statewide Investment

Monday, October 19

The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for projects in Walker and Chattooga counties as part of a larger $62.8 million investment in transportation improvements across Georgia. The largest local project is a $7.4 million slope repair on U.S. 27/State Route 1 at Taylors... Read More.

How Sweet It Is! LHS Volleyball to Elite 8

UPDATED: WALKER COUNTY FIRE OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE DEADLY BLAZE

City of LaFayette Relocates Business License, Codes and Permitting Services to City Hall

Free Bicycle Tour of Chickamauga Battlefield Set for Saturday, October 24

LaFayette Boys Cross-Country Team Finishes Second at Region Meet

Lady Ramblers Host Lumpkin County in GHSA AAA Sweet Sixteen

WALKER COUNTY FIRE OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE DEADLY BLAZE

LaFayette Ramblers Basketball Team Heading to State Farm Arena December 26; Ticket Sales Underway

Walker County to Host Free Tire Recycling Event November 14

Dade and Walker Counties Among Georgia’s Cheapest Areas for Gas as State Prices Continue to Fall

Walker County Board of Education to Meet Monday Evening, Financial Reports and School Contracts on Agenda

GDOT Awards Projects in Walker and Chattooga Counties as Part of $62.8 Million Statewide Investment

Local/Regional News

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Fall in Five Sets in State Final Four

New Report Reveals Explosions and Dangerous Conditions During Deadly Rossville Shed Fire

Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations