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Red Cross Urges Residents to Test Smoke Alarms as Clocks Fall Back

Friday, October 31

Working smoke alarms can cut home fire deaths in half, officials say ATLANTA — As daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 2, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to test their smoke alarms while turning clocks back one hour. The organization emphasizes that... Read More.

Downtown LaFayette Gears Up for Annual “Scare on the Square” Tonight

Friday, October 31

Downtown LaFayette will come alive tonight for the annual Scare on the Square Halloween celebration. The event features contests, costumes, and plenty of candy for trick-or-treaters throughout the downtown area. Festivities kick off this afternoon with the Pumpkin Decorating and Carving Contest at the Downtown... Read More.

LaFayette Softball Splits Two Games in Columbus – Will Play Friday at 1pm.

Thursday, October 30

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers opened play at the GHSA State Softball Tournament in Columbus on Thursday, splitting their first two games of the double-elimination bracket. LaFayette started strong with an 8–1 victory over North Hall in Game One. The Ramblers broke the game open with... Read More.

State Review Finds Transparency Gaps in Walker County’s Use of Hotel-Motel Tax Funds for McLemore Resort

Thursday, October 30

A state review board says Walker County’s handling of hotel-motel tax funds connected to the McLemore golf resort shows gaps in transparency and documentation—though investigators found no direct violations of Georgia law. The Georgia Hotel-Motel Tax Performance Review Board released a preliminary report Thursday outlining... Read More.

Three Students Remain Hospitalized Following Kratom Incident at Saddle Ridge School

Thursday, October 30

Three of the five Saddle Ridge School students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom gummies remain in stable condition, according to Walker County Superintendent Damon Raines. Raines said the incident began Wednesday when three students showed concerning symptoms at school and were taken to the hospital. A... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Scores

Thursday, October 30

99 Rock City (Fudge Kitchen) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 90 Rock City (Café’7/Cliff Terrace) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 98 Rock City (Starbucks) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 100 Rock City (Hearth) 1400 Patten Rd Lookout Mountain, GA 100 Trading... Read More.

UPDATE: Softball Plays Thursday Morning at 11am

Wednesday, October 29

Rain in Columbus continues to wreck havoc with the GHSA Softball Championships. The Lady Ramblers and North Hall will finally take the field in an Elite 8 match up Thursday morning at 11am. The game was orginally scheduled for Wednesday and was moved twice... Read More.

Several Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Kratom-Laced Substance

Wednesday, October 29

Several eighth-grade students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School were hospitalized Wednesday after ingesting a substance that was later identified as Kratom, according to Walker County school officials. Emergency responders were called to the school after multiple students began showing signs of illness. The... Read More.

Reports of Medical Response at Saddle Ridge Elementary; Social Posts Claim Multiple Students Sick

Wednesday, October 29

Developing: Reports of Medical Response at Saddle Ridge Elementary; Social Posts Claim Multiple Students Sick ROCK SPRING, Ga. (Oct. 29, 2025, — Emergency personnel responded to Saddle Ridge Elementary Wednesday after a report that a student was experiencing a rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing, according... Read More.

UPDATE: Game Time Moved to 8 p.m. Due to Weather

Wednesday, October 29

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers continue their quest for a state softball championship as the GHSA State Tournament resumes today in Columbus. Originally scheduled for a 1:15 p.m. start, LaFayette’s Elite Eight matchup against North Hall has been moved to 8 p.m. tonight due to... Read More.

Pie Slingers Leads Local Effort to Feed Families Amid SNAP Uncertainty

Tuesday, October 28

With federal food assistance in limbo and millions of Americans facing a possible lapse in benefits starting November 1, several Walker County restaurants are stepping up to make sure no family goes hungry. Leading the charge is Pie Slingers, which announced plans this week to... Read More.

Matt Harris Unanimously Appointed President & CEO of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority

Tuesday, October 28

Matt Harris Unanimously Appointed President & CEO of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority Rock Spring, GA — The Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority (JDA) has unanimously appointed Matt Harris as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, representing Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker... Read More.

Red Cross Urges Residents to Test Smoke Alarms as Clocks Fall Back

Downtown LaFayette Gears Up for Annual “Scare on the Square” Tonight

LaFayette Softball Splits Two Games in Columbus – Will Play Friday at 1pm.

State Review Finds Transparency Gaps in Walker County’s Use of Hotel-Motel Tax Funds for McLemore Resort

Three Students Remain Hospitalized Following Kratom Incident at Saddle Ridge School

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Scores

UPDATE: Softball Plays Thursday Morning at 11am

Several Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Kratom-Laced Substance

UPDATE: Game Time Moved to 8 p.m. Due to Weather

Pie Slingers Leads Local Effort to Feed Families Amid SNAP Uncertainty

Matt Harris Unanimously Appointed President & CEO of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority

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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