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Georgia Extends Gas Tax Suspension Through June 2 Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Wednesday, May 27

Georgia drivers will continue to receive relief at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp extended the state’s suspension of motor fuel excise taxes through June 2. Kemp declared a State of Emergency and issued Executive Order 05.15.26.02, citing the ongoing impact of rising fuel... Read More.

Georgia Bulldogs Prepare For Key Early Matchups In 2026 Season

Wednesday, May 27

The Georgia Bulldogs are preparing for another highly anticipated football season as the early portion of the 2026 schedule begins to take shape. No. 3 Georgia will open its home slate on Saturday, Sept. 5 when the Bulldogs host Tennessee State in Athens. Kickoff is... Read More.

Walker County Announces Early Voting Dates for June General Primary Runoff Election

Wednesday, May 27

Walker County residents will soon head back to the polls as officials prepare for the 2026 General Primary Runoff Election, with early voting scheduled to begin June 8. According to the Walker County Elections & Registration Office, early voting for the runoff election will take... Read More.

Rising Country Artist Bella Lam to Perform at Honey Bee Festival in LaFayette

Wednesday, May 27

Rising country music artist Bella Lam is set to bring her growing national momentum to Northwest Georgia later this month as she performs at the Honey Bee Festival in downtown LaFayette. Lam, recently named one of Holler’s “10 Artists You Need To Know,” will take... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office: Flintstone Couple Arrested on Child Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Charges

Wednesday, May 27

The Walker County Sheriff's Office put out a press release regarding the Walker County couple who were recently arrested on child molestation and child trafficking charges. Here is the official statement. The Walker County Sheriff's Office received information on May 15, 2026, into the continuing abuse... Read More.

Road Closures Planned in Downtown LaFayette for Honeybee Festival Weekend

Tuesday, May 26

Motorists traveling through downtown LaFayette this weekend are being advised to plan ahead for several road closures and traffic changes connected to the annual Honeybee Festival. According to the LaFayette Police Department, multiple streets in the downtown area will be closed Friday and Saturday nights... Read More.

Walker County Residents Invited to Help Shape Future at Comprehensive Plan Meeting

Tuesday, May 26

Residents of Walker County will have another opportunity this week to help shape the future of their community as county leaders continue work on updating the Walker County Comprehensive Plan. The second stakeholder meeting for the comprehensive plan update is scheduled for Thursday, May 28,... Read More.

Deputy Anthony Gilleland Remembered by Walker County Sheriff’s Office Following Passing

Tuesday, May 26

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Anthony Gilleland following news of his passing. In a statement released by the sheriff’s office, Sheriff Steve Wilson and members of the department expressed their condolences to Gilleland’s family, friends, and fellow deputies during... Read More.

LaFayette Travel Blogger Cory Lee to Appear on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”

Monday, May 25

LaFayette resident and internationally recognized travel blogger Cory Lee is set to appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, May 27. The episode is scheduled to air locally at 4 p.m. on WCTV-9 and Bravo. Lee is best known for his award-winning accessible travel website,... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Monday, May 25

97 Pruitthealth-Shepherd Hills 800 Patterson Rd La Fayette, GA 100 Crew Smokehouse & Grill 18381 Hwy 193 Chickamauga, GA 100 Hank's Smokehouse 2661 Hwy 27 La Fayette, GA 90 Pizza Hut of Lafayette; #37593 405 N Main St La Fayette, GA 96 Hardees -... Read More.

Georgia DPS Releases Updated Memorial Day Weekend Travel Numbers

Monday, May 25

Update: The Georgia Department of Public Safety reported hundreds of arrests and traffic-related incidents across the state during the Memorial Day holiday travel period, which ran from Friday evening through Monday. According to DPS, officers and troopers made 329 driving under the influence arrests during... Read More.

Walker, Dade and Catoosa Drivers See Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices After Memorial Day Weekend

Monday, May 25

Drivers returning home to Walker, Dade and Catoosa counties after the Memorial Day holiday weekend are seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Georgia, even as statewide and national averages remain elevated heading into the summer travel season. According to AAA – The Auto... Read More.

Georgia Extends Gas Tax Suspension Through June 2 Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Georgia Bulldogs Prepare For Key Early Matchups In 2026 Season

Walker County Announces Early Voting Dates for June General Primary Runoff Election

Rising Country Artist Bella Lam to Perform at Honey Bee Festival in LaFayette

Walker County Sheriff’s Office: Flintstone Couple Arrested on Child Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Charges

Road Closures Planned in Downtown LaFayette for Honeybee Festival Weekend

Walker County Residents Invited to Help Shape Future at Comprehensive Plan Meeting

Deputy Anthony Gilleland Remembered by Walker County Sheriff’s Office Following Passing

LaFayette Travel Blogger Cory Lee to Appear on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”

Walker County Restaurant Report

Georgia DPS Releases Updated Memorial Day Weekend Travel Numbers

Walker, Dade and Catoosa Drivers See Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices After Memorial Day Weekend

Local/Regional News

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Fall in Five Sets in State Final Four

New Report Reveals Explosions and Dangerous Conditions During Deadly Rossville Shed Fire

Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations