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New Pickleball Courts Open at Walker Rocks

Thursday, April 2

Walker County celebrated the grand opening of new pickleball courts in Rock Spring on Thursday. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Walker Rocks Park, located on the Walker County Civic Center campus on Highway 27. The new courts are part of ongoing improvements to... Read More.

CommonSpirit, Cigna Reach Agreement Restoring In-Network Coverage for Patients

Thursday, April 2

CommonSpirit, Cigna Reach Agreement Restoring In-Network Coverage for Patients Patients across the Chattanooga region who were caught in the middle of a contract dispute between CommonSpirit Health and Cigna now have clarity. CommonSpirit Health facilities in Tennessee and Georgia have reached a new agreement with Cigna,... Read More.

LaFayette High Senior Emily Maanum Named 2026 Georgia Scholar

Thursday, April 2

LaFayette, Ga. — LaFayette High School senior Emily Maanum has been recognized as a 2026 Georgia Scholar by the Georgia Department of Education, an honor awarded to students who demonstrate excellence both in the classroom and in their communities. This year, 162 graduating seniors across... Read More.

New Agreement Restores In-Network Access for Chattanooga Patients

Thursday, April 2

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Patients in the Chattanooga area now have clarity after CommonSpirit Health and Cigna reached a new contract agreement, restoring in-network coverage at several local facilities. The agreement includes CommonSpirit Memorial Hospitals, CommonSpirit Medical Group, and The Chattanooga Heart Institute. It... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.5% in January

Thursday, April 2

The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for January 2026 held steady at 3.5 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.5 percent in December and below the national unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage point. The state’s unemployment rate was 3.4 percent one... Read More.

Georgia Highway System Ranked Second in Nation for Cost-Effectiveness and Condition

Thursday, April 2

Georgia’s highway system has been ranked second in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the nonprofit public policy research organization, the Reason Foundation. The ranking is part of the organization’s 29th Annual Highway Report, which evaluates highway systems in all 50 states... Read More.

Walker County Early Voting Ends Today Ahead of Runoff Election

Thursday, April 2

Today marks the final day for early voting in Walker County ahead of the upcoming runoff election. You can vote today at the Elections Offices from 9am until 5pm. Early voting is being held at a single location, the Elections Office at 311 South Main... Read More.

Walker County Experiencing Drought Conditions, According to Federal Data

Wednesday, April 1

Walker County is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to data from Drought.gov. The National Integrated Drought Information System reports that February ranked as the 31st driest February in the past 132 years for the region. Rainfall totals in LaFayette were approximately two inches below normal... Read More.

USDA to Conduct Aerial Rabies Vaccine Drops Across Northwest Georgia

Wednesday, April 1

USDA to Conduct Aerial Rabies Vaccine Drops Across Northwest Georgia The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin aerial distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits across Northwest Georgia as part of a nationwide effort to prevent the spread of rabies. Officials say aircraft will fly over... Read More.

GNTC Spring Plant Sale Returns April 13-16 in Rome

Wednesday, April 1

The annual Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is set to return April 13–16, offering a wide variety of plants while supporting student learning and community engagement. The sale will kick off Monday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and continue... Read More.

Catoosa County Man Sentenced to Multiple Life Terms in Child Sex Abuse Case

Tuesday, March 31

A Catoosa County jury has convicted a 35-year-old man on multiple sex crime charges involving a two-year-old child, concluding a case that investigators say began with a separate child exploitation investigation in Texas. Nathaniel Lee Green was found guilty on seven counts, including aggravated child... Read More.

Walker County Animal Control Locates Owner of Neglected Dogs, Investigation Ongoing

Tuesday, March 31

Walker County Animal Control officers have located the owner of three severely neglected dogs rescued earlier this week at McWilliams Cemetery, and the animals have now been surrendered to Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS). Officials say the investigation remains ongoing. The dogs were discovered Monday... Read More.

New Pickleball Courts Open at Walker Rocks

CommonSpirit, Cigna Reach Agreement Restoring In-Network Coverage for Patients

LaFayette High Senior Emily Maanum Named 2026 Georgia Scholar

New Agreement Restores In-Network Access for Chattanooga Patients

Georgia Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.5% in January

Georgia Highway System Ranked Second in Nation for Cost-Effectiveness and Condition

Walker County Early Voting Ends Today Ahead of Runoff Election

Walker County Experiencing Drought Conditions, According to Federal Data

USDA to Conduct Aerial Rabies Vaccine Drops Across Northwest Georgia

GNTC Spring Plant Sale Returns April 13-16 in Rome

Catoosa County Man Sentenced to Multiple Life Terms in Child Sex Abuse Case

Walker County Animal Control Locates Owner of Neglected Dogs, Investigation Ongoing

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