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GNTC Appoints Four New Members to Board of Directors

Monday, April 14

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Eddie Elsberry, Melissa Free, Kristine Godfrey and Matt Sawhill to its Board of Directors.Elsberry, Free, Godfrey and Sawhill were sworn in at the March Board of Directors meeting.Since 2000, Elsberry has worked at Berry College... Read More.

Frost Advisory for Walker County Through Sunday Morning

Saturday, April 12

Temperatures across portions of the area will drop into the low-to-mid 30s tonight, sufficient to support frost formation.Be sure to take proper precautions to protect sensitive outdoor plants and pets from the cold.

Water Line Repair Notice – Hwy 341 Chickamauga

Friday, April 11

April 11th-The utility team will be conducting a water line repair tonight at 12:00 AM on S Highway 341, affecting the south end of the system. This timing was selected to minimize the impact on customers and traffic along this busy corridor.Repair Start Time:... Read More.

LaFayette Farmers Market Pavilion Opens April 26th

Friday, April 11

In 2023, Downtown LaFayette welcomed the LaFayette Farmers Market to the heart of the city, in what is now known as the Downtown Commons. The vibrancy the market brought each Saturday morning was undeniable. Every week, around 1,000 visitors come to LaFayette to shop... Read More.

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GNTC’s Commercial Truck Driving Summer Admissions Deadline is April 28th

Friday, April 11

GNTC's commercial trucks are looking good! You could be in one of these. Admissions deadline for summer is April 28. Visit the catalog for more information about their Commercial Truck Driving program HERE.

John Ross Commons Playground Ribbon Cutting

Friday, April 11

A nice group of citizens showed up tor the John Ross Commons Playground Ribbon Cutting that occurred in downtown Rossville, GA. The new playground features a fence, soft rubber mulch, restrooms, and is handicap accessible. Families and Friends can spend an afternoon enjoying the... Read More.

There’s A Lot Happening In Downtown LaFayette!

Thursday, April 10

Downtown LaFayette will have a lot happening to the end of April and throughout the month of May! Newly added: Bigfoot Program & a Kentucky Derby Event at the LaFayette-Walker County Public Library & a Mother's Day Tea & Tour at The Marsh House... Read More.

Potential Severe Weather Threat For Walker County Thursday, April 10th This Evening Is Over

Thursday, April 10

Update 10 PM: The Severe Weather has moved on to our south and east of the area.Original Post: According to the US National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, GA, there is a level 2 threat for severe weather in our area sometime after... Read More.

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Walker County Sheriff’s Office Says Mr. McSears Is Still Missing

Thursday, April 10

The Walker County Sheriff's Office has received information that there is a post circulating on social media stating that Timothy McSears has been found. This is not accurate information. Mr. McSears is still missing and detectives are actively working this case.If you have information... Read More.

Walker County DFCS and Walker County Family Connection Planted Pinwheels For Child Abuse Prevention Month

Wednesday, April 9

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Walker County DFCS and Walker County Family Connection planted 141 pinwheels in front of the DFCS building. The pinwheels represent the 141 findings of substantiated child abuse and neglect in Walker County in 2024.In Georgia, reports of child... Read More.

Former Walker County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Theft

Wednesday, April 9

April 9th 2025 - Walker County, Georgia - Amy Kathleen Bradley, a former Lieutenant at the Walker County Sheriff's Office, entered a guilty plea on February 27, 2025, to the charge of Theft by Taking in a case involving the misappropriation of funds related... Read More.