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Bank of LaFayette Launches December Food Drive to Support Care Mission

Tuesday, December 2

The Bank of LaFayette is partnering with LaFayette First Baptist Church to host a month-long food drive throughout December, aiming to support local families in need during the holiday season. Community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at any Bank of LaFayette branch... Read More.

LaFayette Girls Basketball off to 7-0 Start

Monday, December 1

The LaFayette High School girls basketball team remains undefeated, improving to 7-0 after a strong showing at the Gordon Central Thanksgiving Tournament. The Lady Ramblers opened the tournament with a decisive win over Woodland. Erin Grant and Tamra Yancy led the offense with 16 points... Read More.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — LIHEAP — Officially Opens

Monday, December 1

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — LIHEAP — officially opens today for the winter heating season. The federally funded program helps eligible Georgians pay their heating bills through direct payments to energy providers. Beginning today, Dec. 1, applications are open for seniors age 65... Read More.

GNTC to Celebrate Nearly 300 Graduates at 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony

Monday, December 1

Approximately 300 students from across Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will cross the stage on Thursday, Dec. 4, during the college’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony at the Dalton Convention Center. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. as graduates, faculty and administrators enter... Read More.

Channing Wilson Steals the Spotlight as The Road Brings Top 6 to Little Rock

Sunday, November 30

LaFayette's own Channing Wilson delivered one of the standout performances of the season as The Road brought its Top 6 contestants to Little Rock for an acoustic, “unplugged” night of music. The remaining artists opened for Keith Urban at The Hall, where the normally high-energy... Read More.

Walker County Commission to Consider Zoning Requests, Contract Awards at Dec. 4 Meeting

Friday, November 28

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, December 4, at 6 p.m. to conduct its final regular session of 2025. The meeting will be held at the Walker County Courthouse, with the agenda featuring zoning requests, multiple contract awards, and several administrative... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Launches “Holiday Hope” Adoption Event With Reduced Fees

Friday, November 28

The Walker County Animal Shelter is teaming up with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to help more local pets find homes this holiday season. The shelter is one of 300 locations nationwide participating in the “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption campaign, running December... Read More.

Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Draws Crowded Field of Candidates

Thursday, November 27

The race to fill Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is officially underway, less than a week after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign her seat effective January 5 — a full year before the end of her term. A dozen candidates have already declared... Read More.

Old Man Winter Is on the Way, Says Meteorologist Patrick Core

Wednesday, November 26

Old Man Winter is gearing up for an early arrival, according to Meteorologist Patrick Core, who has released his annual fearless winter forecast. Core says colder temperatures and an increased chance of winter precipitation could be headed our way soon. Residents are encouraged to... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Hosting “Stuffed with Love” Adoption Event

Wednesday, November 26

The Walker County Animal Shelter is inviting the community to take part in its “Stuffed with Love” adoption event, offering $0 adoption fees on select pets. Any dog or cat with orange, black, or brown coloring has its adoption fee fully sponsored. In addition the... Read More.

Identities Released in Fatal Chattooga County Fire

Tuesday, November 25

Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney has identified the two victims killed in an October 5 structure fire in the Ridgeway community near Trion. The victims were 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter, Theory Williams. The early-morning fire was reported before dawn, and emergency crews... Read More.

Walker County Connection Emerges in Chattanooga Child Neglect Case

Tuesday, November 25

A man with prior convictions in Walker County is now at the center of a child neglect investigation in Chattanooga, where authorities removed two young children from what police described as dangerous and unsanitary living conditions. Court records show Leon Woods, who pleaded guilty to... Read More.

Bank of LaFayette Launches December Food Drive to Support Care Mission

LaFayette Girls Basketball off to 7-0 Start

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — LIHEAP — Officially Opens

GNTC to Celebrate Nearly 300 Graduates at 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony

Channing Wilson Steals the Spotlight as The Road Brings Top 6 to Little Rock

Walker County Commission to Consider Zoning Requests, Contract Awards at Dec. 4 Meeting

Walker County Animal Shelter Launches “Holiday Hope” Adoption Event With Reduced Fees

Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Draws Crowded Field of Candidates

Old Man Winter Is on the Way, Says Meteorologist Patrick Core

Walker County Animal Shelter Hosting “Stuffed with Love” Adoption Event

Identities Released in Fatal Chattooga County Fire

Walker County Connection Emerges in Chattanooga Child Neglect Case

Local/Regional News

Storm Winds Down Trees, Causing Power Outages in Walker County

Walker County Schools on Two-Hour Delay Monday

Strong Storms Possible Tonight Across the Tri-State Area; Colder Weather Arrives Monday

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