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Walker County Animal Shelter Launches Puppy Adoption Special

Friday, March 27

The Walker County Animal Shelter is making it easier for families to adopt a new furry companion with a limited-time puppy adoption special aimed at helping more animals find homes this spring. Shelter officials announced that adoption fees for puppies under four months old will... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Friday, March 27

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LaFayette Boys Finish Third at Gordon Lee Invitational, Sentell Breaks School Record

Friday, March 27

The LaFayette High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Gordon Lee Invitational, highlighted by a third-place overall finish for the Rambler boys and a record-breaking night for Porter Sentell. Sentell led the way with a dominant showing in the... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezoning Requests, Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchases at April 2 Meeting

Friday, March 27

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet for its regularly scheduled session on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III on South Main Street in LaFayette. The meeting will begin with the invocation and pledge, followed by... Read More.

GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for spring 2026

Friday, March 27

Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment,... Read More.

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open Through May 1

Wednesday, March 25

Applications are now being accepted for the Georgia Centennial Farm program, which honors farms that have played a significant role in the state’s agricultural and family heritage for more than a century. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026. Farms have long served as... Read More.

Rihanna Davis named GNTC’s 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year

Wednesday, March 25

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Rihanna Davis, a LaFayette High School student who attends the Walker LAUNCH College and Career Academy in Rock Spring, as its 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year. The award recognizes an outstanding high school senior who has... Read More.

High School Sports Roundup: LaFayette Tennis Sweeps Ringgold and Ridgeland in Busy Week

Wednesday, March 25

The LaFayette High School tennis teams opened a busy week with strong performances, earning a pair of victories over Ringgold on Monday before closing out region play with wins over county rival Ridgeland. The Ramblers defeated Ringgold 4-1, with singles victories from Isaac Hamilton and... Read More.

Traverse Park Nearing Completion Ahead of Honeybee Festival Opening

Tuesday, March 24

The City of LaFayette says construction on Traverse Park is moving forward and remains on schedule to open in time for the annual Honeybee Festival on May 30. Earlier this month, the city’s Public Works team assisted with planting dozens of trees at the new... Read More.

Strawapalooza Giveaway at Walker County Landfill Exceeds Expectations

Tuesday, March 24

The Walker County Landfill’s “Strawapalooza” giveaway event proved to be a major success this week, with nearly 300 bales of straw distributed to residents in a single day. Organizers reported that 293 square bales of straw were handed out during the event, exceeding initial expectations... Read More.

Erin Brockovich Returning to Northwest Georgia for PFAS Testing Campaign and Town Halls

Tuesday, March 24

Famed consumer advocate Erin Brockovich will return to northwest Georgia later this month to announce an expanded campaign to test water, soil, and dust for PFAS contamination and meet with residents affected by so-called “forever chemicals.” Brockovich will hold a press conference in Rome on... Read More.

Georgia Bill Would Require Daily Weapons Screening in Public Schools

Tuesday, March 24

Georgia could become the first state in the nation to require every student to be screened for weapons when entering a public school each day under legislation now nearing final passage at the State Capitol. The proposal comes in response to the 2024 school shooting... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Launches Puppy Adoption Special

Walker County Restaurant Report

LaFayette Boys Finish Third at Gordon Lee Invitational, Sentell Breaks School Record

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Rezoning Requests, Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Purchases at April 2 Meeting

GNTC honors Electrical Lineworker program graduates for spring 2026

Georgia Centennial Farm Applications Now Open Through May 1

Rihanna Davis named GNTC’s 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year

High School Sports Roundup: LaFayette Tennis Sweeps Ringgold and Ridgeland in Busy Week

Traverse Park Nearing Completion Ahead of Honeybee Festival Opening

Strawapalooza Giveaway at Walker County Landfill Exceeds Expectations

Erin Brockovich Returning to Northwest Georgia for PFAS Testing Campaign and Town Halls

Georgia Bill Would Require Daily Weapons Screening in Public Schools

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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