Animal Shelter Closed Monday and Tuesday
The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 21st and 22nd for building maintenance.
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Georgia Officials Urge Caution as Off-Highway Vehicle Crashes Rise Statewide
With summer activities in full swing, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a renewed call for caution when operating multipurpose off-highway vehicles (MPOHVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and golf carts.
According to DPS data, from January 1 through June 20,... Read More.
Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week
Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for dangerously high heat indices, which are expected to climb above 100 degrees beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week.
The National Weather Service warns that Heat Advisories are increasingly likely for Sunday, Monday, and... Read More.
Walker County Restaurant Report
100 VFW Post 3679 98 Memorial Dr. Rossville, GA
100 Walker County Nutrition Center 636 S Main St. La Fayette, GA
96 Amigos Mexican Conina, LLC 55 McFarland Ave. Rossville, GA
100 Candlelight Forest 9862 Hwy 193 Chickamauga, GA
100 Hidden Hollow Resort... Read More.
LaFayette Business Owner to Provide Work Experience for GNTC Adult Education Students
LaFayette, GA — Sherry Gilreath, owner of Sherr Bear Bargain Binz, is giving back to her community by offering employment opportunities to adult education students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC).
Gilreath, 35, manages all aspects of her business—from marketing and hiring to ordering inventory... Read More.
New Spur Road Enhances Safety at W. North Main and Gordon Pond Intersection in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, GA – After several residents voiced concerns about the safety of turning from W. North Main Street onto Gordon Pond Road, the City of LaFayette took action to improve the intersection.
Community members cited limited visibility and fast-moving traffic as ongoing issues. In response,... Read More.
Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in June, matching May’s rate and remaining six-tenths of a percentage point below the national average, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday.
The report also revealed a historic jobs milestone for the state, as... Read More.
Rossville Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Abandoned at Shelter
A Rossville man has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog was found tied to a tree outside an East Ridge animal shelter, left without food or water for several hours.
According to an affidavit obtained by Local 3 News, 36-year-old Bryan Gardenhire was... Read More.
Walker County Begins 2025-2026 Road Paving Project
Walker County, GA — Work has officially begun on the 2025-2026 road paving schedule, with contractors starting resurfacing efforts earlier this month. Initial work focused on several roads on the south end of Lookout Mountain, including Yankee Road, Old State Road, and Ridge Road.
This... Read More.
Hubbard Wins Democratic Primary for Public Service Commission District 3
The Democratic race for Georgia’s Public Service Commission District 3 seat has been decided. Peter Hubbard secured a victory over Kiesha Sean Waites in Tuesday’s primary runoff election.
While voter turnout remained low in some areas — including Walker County, where only 78 ballots were... Read More.
LaFayette Fire and Rescue Releases Mid-Year Call Totals
The City of LaFayette has released its fire and emergency response statistics for the first half of 2025, highlighting the volume and variety of calls handled by LaFayette Fire and Rescue.
From January through June, the department responded to a total of 907 calls. Medical... Read More.
Walker County Board of Education Announces Upcoming Meeting
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The Walker County Board of Education has announced the Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Walker County Schools Central Office, located at 301 North Cherokee Street in LaFayette.
BOE... Read More.