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Walker County Ends Fiscal Year with $18 Million on Hand, Audit Shows

Sunday, April 12

Walker County closed out fiscal year 2025 in a strong financial position, with more than $18 million in cash on hand and no long-term debt, according to its latest annual audit. The audit, prepared by Rushton LLC, covers the period from October 1, 2024 through... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

Sunday, April 12

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Gondola Proposal Hearing Delayed on Lookout Mountain; Infrastructure Studies Pending

Sunday, April 12

The proposed gondola project from Rock City will have to wait, as the Lookout Mountain Planning Commission has postponed its public hearing on the development with no new date yet set. Originally scheduled for April 14, the hearing was expected to focus on plans to... Read More.

Food City 500 Takes Over Bristol Sunday On WQCH

Saturday, April 11

The NASCAR spotlight turns to Tennessee this weekend as the Food City 500 roars into Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 12. Listeners can catch the excitement live on Georgia 93.7 WQCH, with coverage leading up to the 3:00 PM ET start with coverage starting... Read More.

Suburban Propane 300 Racing Action Hits WQCH Tonight

Saturday, April 11

Race fans can gear up for an exciting night of high-speed action as the Suburban Propane 300 roars to life this evening, with coverage on Georgia 93.7 WQCH. The 300-lap showdown is known for its intensity, tight competition, and dramatic finishes, bringing together some of... Read More.

Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in Honor of John Culpepper

Friday, April 10

The Walker County Board of Commissioners and the City of Chickamauga have officially approved a Joint Resolution to honor longtime community leader John Culpepper by naming the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector trail after him. Culpepper first introduced the vision for the trail back in 2013 while... Read More.

LaFayette Farmers Market Returns April 25 for 2026 Season

Thursday, April 9

The LaFayette Farmers Market will return April 25, bringing fresh produce, local vendors, and community activities back to downtown LaFayette for the 2026 season. Held every Saturday from late April through the end of August, the market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at... Read More.

Evitte Appointed Chickamauga Mayor as City Moves Forward After Trey Deck Resignation

Thursday, April 9

Chickamauga Mayor Pro Tem Roy Evitte Parrish IV was appointed mayor Wednesday night following the removal of former mayor Trey Deck amid sexual misconduct allegations, as the city continues working to move forward after weeks of controversy. The Chickamauga City Council voted to appoint Parrish... Read More.

Walker County Unemployment Ticks Up Slightly as Georgia Rate Holds Steady

Thursday, April 9

Walker County’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in January, even as Georgia’s overall jobless rate remained steady compared to last year. According to newly released labor data, Walker County posted a 3.4% unemployment rate in January. That marks a small increase from 3.1% in December... Read More.

GNTC Foundation Awards $48,350 in Scholarships and Grants for Spring 2026

Thursday, April 9

The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College has awarded $48,350 in grants and scholarships for the spring semester of 2026, providing financial assistance to students across multiple campuses and programs of study. Scholarship and grant awards ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a total... Read More.

Georgia Attorney General Launches “Eyes on the Road” Campaign to Recover Missing Children

Wednesday, April 8

Chris Carr has announced a new public safety initiative aimed at locating and recovering missing children across Georgia. The “Eyes on the Road” Campaign is led by Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and seeks to engage the private sector in the fight against human... Read More.

June Jam Will Not Return to Fort Payne This Year

Wednesday, April 8

The June Jam will not be returning to Fort Payne this year, according to organizers. The Jam, an all-star country music festival that originally highlighted the hometown of the legendary country group Alabama, had been rebooted in 2023 after years of absence. Organizers paused the... Read More.

Walker County Ends Fiscal Year with $18 Million on Hand, Audit Shows

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

Gondola Proposal Hearing Delayed on Lookout Mountain; Infrastructure Studies Pending

Food City 500 Takes Over Bristol Sunday On WQCH

Suburban Propane 300 Racing Action Hits WQCH Tonight

Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Named in Honor of John Culpepper

LaFayette Farmers Market Returns April 25 for 2026 Season

Evitte Appointed Chickamauga Mayor as City Moves Forward After Trey Deck Resignation

Walker County Unemployment Ticks Up Slightly as Georgia Rate Holds Steady

GNTC Foundation Awards $48,350 in Scholarships and Grants for Spring 2026

Georgia Attorney General Launches “Eyes on the Road” Campaign to Recover Missing Children

June Jam Will Not Return to Fort Payne This Year

Local/Regional News

Walker County Commissioners Discuss Possible Property Tax Increase to Fund Fire Department Expansion

MARS THEATER WELCOMES SEASONED PERFORMER DMC FOR AN EVENING OF POP, COUNTRY & BROADWAY FAVORITES

Walker County Voters to Receive New School Board District Assignments Ahead of November Election

Walker County Officials Announce Rock Spring Polling Place Change