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GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Monday, January 12

A Chattanooga man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into suspicious financial activity involving Chattooga County accounts, according to Sheriff Mark Schrader. Sheriff Schrader said the GBI arrested Jonathan Wesley Allen, 52, of Chattanooga, on Friday, January 9, charging him with... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Monday, January 12

Georgia’s unemployment rate edged up slightly in November 2025 but remained well below the national average, according to data released this week by the Georgia Department of Labor. The state’s unemployment rate stood at 3.5 percent in November, up from a revised 3.4 percent in... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

Monday, January 12

The Walker County Board of Commissioners handled several routine but required items during its first meeting of the new year, including the election of a vice chair, changes to its meeting schedule and setting qualifying fees for the 2026 election cycle. Commissioners unanimously voted to... Read More.

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

Monday, January 12

Drivers in Dade, Catoosa and Walker counties continue to enjoy some of the most affordable fuel in Georgia, with the **Catoosa-Dade-Walker region reporting the lowest average regular gasoline price in the state at approximately $2.52 per gallon as of Monday — well below the... Read More.

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

Monday, January 12

2026 LHS Boys Soccer Schedule Date Day Opponent Location Time Jan 20-21 Tue-Wed Tryouts LHS 3:45-5:00 February 6 Friday Orange and Black Scrimmage LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 10 Tuesday Dalton Academy LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 13 Friday Trion LHS 5:00 | 7:00 February 17 Tuesday Chattooga LHS 5:00... Read More.

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

Monday, January 12

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has expanded its hands-on training resources with the donation of a Cessna 401A aircraft. The aircraft was donated by a private individual from Dalton and marks the fourth 400-series Cessna airplane now owned by GNTC. According to... Read More.

IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

Saturday, January 10

Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park will begin a new chapter in 2026, as IB Parks & Entertainment announces a long-term commitment to operate the historic attraction. The partnership focuses on preserving the park’s heritage while ensuring its continued success for future generations. “Lake Winnie is a... Read More.

City of LaFayette Honors Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day

Friday, January 9

The City of LaFayette is recognizing its Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day, expressing gratitude for the dedication and service officers provide to the community each day. City officials praised the department for the countless hours spent keeping streets safe, securing public events, and... Read More.

Polling Location Changed for LaFayette Precinct Ahead of March Special Election

Friday, January 9

Voters assigned to the LaFayette Precinct will see a change in their polling location beginning with upcoming elections, according to a public notice from Walker County officials. The polling location has been moved from the LaFayette Senior Center, located at 636 S. Main Street, to... Read More.

NW Whitfield at Lafayette — January 9th, Airtime 6:50 p.m. on Georgia 93.7 FM & 1590 AM WQCH

Friday, January 9

NW Whitfield at Lafayette — January 9th, Airtime 6:50 p.m. on Georgia 93.7 FM & 1590 AM WQCH LAFAYETTE, Ga. — High school basketball returns to the airwaves on Friday, January 9, as Lafayette hosts NW Whitfield in a girls’ and boys’ doubleheader. Coverage begins at... Read More.

Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Stolen Truck

Thursday, January 8

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a stolen vehicle. Authorities say a 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 with Georgia license plate PAWZ was taken from a residence on Sequatchie Trail in LaFayette sometime late on January 4 or early on... Read More.

Ringgold Man Admits to Stealing Nearly $40,000 Through Fraudulent Overtime Claims

Thursday, January 8

A Ringgold man who worked for the National Park Service has admitted to stealing thousands of dollars in taxpayer money by submitting false overtime claims. Federal prosecutors say 48-year-old Donny Campbell, a former maintenance department employee at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, pleaded guilty... Read More.

GBI Arrests Chattanooga Man in Chattooga County Financial Investigation

Georgia Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in November, Remains Below National Average

Walker County Commissioners Elect Vice Chair, Adjust Meeting Schedule

LOWEST GAS PRICES IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA LEAD STATEWIDE STABILITY AT THE PUMP

LaFayette High School Boys Soccer Schedule

GNTC Receives Aircraft Donation for Aviation Maintenance Program

IB Parks & Entertainment to Operate Lake Winnepesaukah Starting in 2026

City of LaFayette Honors Police Department on National Law Enforcement Day

Polling Location Changed for LaFayette Precinct Ahead of March Special Election

NW Whitfield at Lafayette — January 9th, Airtime 6:50 p.m. on Georgia 93.7 FM & 1590 AM WQCH

Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Stolen Truck

Ringgold Man Admits to Stealing Nearly $40,000 Through Fraudulent Overtime Claims

Local/Regional News

Walker County Animal Shelter Kicks Off “Empty the Shelters” Event with Free Adoptions

Walker County Unemployment Holds at 3.5% as Georgia Sets Labor Force Records

Georgia’s Summer Burn Ban Takes Effect May 1 Across 54 Counties

LaFayette Head Football Coach Ethan Thompson Resigns, Accepts Job in Arizona