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Chattooga County Expands Redevelopment Area for Proposed Trion Apartment Project

Thursday, May 28

Chattooga County has expanded the boundaries of its Urban Redevelopment Area to allow a proposed apartment development near Trion to qualify for additional federal funding. The amendment, designated Resolution 2026-19, was adopted and signed by Sole Commissioner Andy Allen on May 8, 2026, and took... Read More.

Walker County June 16th Runoff Election Sample Ballots

Thursday, May 28

Sample ballots have been released for the upcoming Georgia runoff election on June 16th for Walker County. On the Republican ballot you will see for US Senate seat Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, then for Governor it will be Rick Jackson and Burt Jones,... Read More.

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High

Thursday, May 28

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High LAFAYETTE, GA — Walker County posted an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in the latest labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia. Nearby counties also reported relatively low unemployment rates, including... Read More.

LaFayette Lions Club Hosting Honeybee Festival Raffle Giveaway

Thursday, May 28

The LaFayette Lions Club is giving community members a chance to win several prizes during this year’s Honeybee Festival with a special raffle contest drawing set for May 30. According to organizers, raffle tickets are available for $5 each or five tickets for $20. Participants... Read More.

Cherokee Regional Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program

Thursday, May 28

The Cherokee Regional Library System is inviting families across northwest Georgia to dig into reading and discovery this summer with its free all-ages Summer Reading 2026 program, “Unearth a Story.” The annual summer initiative will run from June 1 through July 19 at branch libraries... Read More.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Hosting Open Houses Across All Six Campuses

Thursday, May 28

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will host Open House events at all six of its campuses in early June, giving prospective students and their families an opportunity to explore academic programs, tour facilities, and meet faculty and staff members. The Open Houses will take place... Read More.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Set for June 25 in Walker and Catoosa Counties

Thursday, May 28

A friendly competition between local law enforcement agencies will help save lives later this month as the American Red Cross hosts the “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive on Thursday, June 25. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will... Read More.

Georgia Hunters Can Begin Applying for Quota Hunts Starting June 1

Thursday, May 28

Hunters across Georgia will soon be able to begin applying for quota hunts as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division prepares for another hunting season. Starting June 1, hunters can electronically apply for a variety of quota hunts through the state’s online... Read More.

Lafayette City Police Department Ask for Public’s Help Identifying Individuals Seen in Video

Wednesday, May 27

The Lafayette City Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals shown in a video who may have information about an incident that occurred in town. Anyone with information about the individuals or the incident is encouraged to contact investigators... Read More.

Walker County to Hold Second Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting Thursday

Wednesday, May 27

Walker County residents are invited to help shape the future of the community during the second stakeholder meeting for the Walker County Comprehensive Plan update. The public meeting will take place Thursday, May 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Walker County Civic... Read More.

Honeybee Festival Road Closures

Wednesday, May 27

Drivers in downtown LaFayette should expect several road closures this weekend as the annual Honeybee Festival gets underway. According to the City of LaFayette Police Department, North Main Street and several side streets between the Food City parking lot and West Main Street will close... Read More.

Black Bears Spotted Repeatedly in LaFayette’s Dripping Springs Road Area

Wednesday, May 27

Residents along Dripping Springs Road in LaFayette are reporting repeated sightings of black bears over the past two weeks, with several encounters captured on home security cameras. Neighbors say the bears have been getting into deer feeders and rummaging through garbage cans at multiple homes... Read More.

Chattooga County Expands Redevelopment Area for Proposed Trion Apartment Project

Walker County June 16th Runoff Election Sample Ballots

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High

LaFayette Lions Club Hosting Honeybee Festival Raffle Giveaway

Cherokee Regional Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Hosting Open Houses Across All Six Campuses

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Set for June 25 in Walker and Catoosa Counties

Georgia Hunters Can Begin Applying for Quota Hunts Starting June 1

Lafayette City Police Department Ask for Public’s Help Identifying Individuals Seen in Video

Walker County to Hold Second Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting Thursday

Honeybee Festival Road Closures

Black Bears Spotted Repeatedly in LaFayette’s Dripping Springs Road Area

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