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Saint Elmo Hemp Store Owner, Woman Face Child Sex Charges in Walker County

Sunday, May 24

A Saint Elmo hemp store owner and a woman are facing multiple child sex-related charges following their arrest on warrants issued out of Walker County. According to affidavits filed in Hamilton County, Tennessee, sheriff’s deputies arrested David Rutherford and Heather Rutherford on behalf of the... Read More.

Gordon Lee Repeats as State Baseball Champion

Sunday, May 24

Gordon Lee High School has once again claimed the top prize in Georgia high school baseball. The Trojans secured back-to-back GHSA Class A Division I state championships Saturday by defeating Vidalia 3-1 in Game 3 of the championship series in Columbus. The title marks the sixth... Read More.

Free Memorial Day Programs at Point Park and Chickamauga Battlefield

Sunday, May 24

Residents and visitors will have an opportunity to honor Memorial Day with free admission and special ranger-guided programs Monday at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. In observance of Memorial Day, entrance fees to Point Park on Lookout Mountain will be waived Monday, May 25,... Read More.

Walker County Included in Flood Watch Through Monday Night

Sunday, May 24

Residents in Walker County and across much of north Georgia are being urged to remain alert for possible flooding as periods of heavy rainfall continue through late Monday night. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a Flood Watch Sunday afternoon for a large... Read More.

John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Officially Opens

Friday, May 22

A new chapter in outdoor recreation and historic tourism officially began Friday as local leaders gathered to dedicate the John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail, a 2.2-mile multi-use path linking the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to downtown Chickamauga. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place... Read More.

Walker Schools Promotes Virtual Behavioral Health Support for Students Over Summer Break

Thursday, May 21

As students begin summer break, Walker County Schools is encouraging families to consider additional mental and behavioral health support options available during the months away from the classroom. In a message sent to middle and high school parents and guardians, the school system highlighted continued... Read More.

LaFayette City Offices Closed Monday, Trash Pick Up on Tuesday

Thursday, May 21

City of LaFayette will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. All Monday trash pick ups will be picked up on Tuesday May 26th.

VIRUS FOUND IN SURRENDERED PUPPIES PROMPTS CLOSURE OF WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

Thursday, May 21

The Walker County Animal Shelter will remain closed for at least 30 days after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus, commonly known as CDV. According to shelter officials, all eight puppies in the litter died from the highly contagious airborne... Read More.

GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Thursday, May 21

Georgia Northwestern Technical College officials say the college’s Welding and Joining Technology program continues to see strong demand as manufacturers and industrial employers across Northwest Georgia search for skilled workers to fill critical positions. The program, offered at GNTC’s campuses in Rome, Cedartown, Rock Spring... Read More.

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

Thursday, May 21

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's labor force surged to an all-time high of 5,461,455, and that total employment also set a new record at 5,271,138. The April unemployment rate held steady at 3.5%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than... Read More.

Honeybee Festival Returns to LaFayette May 30th

Thursday, May 21

Honeybee Festival returns to Downtown LaFayette on Saturday, May 30, bringing a full day of live music, food, family activities, arts and crafts, and community events to Northwest Georgia. The annual festival, hosted by the City of LaFayette, is expected to draw thousands of visitors... Read More.

Walker County Primary Election Turnout Reaches 20.54 Percent

Thursday, May 21

Voter turnout in Walker County reached just over 20 percent during Tuesday’s May 19 General Primary Election, according to official figures from the Walker County Elections Office. A total of 9,124 ballots were cast in the primary election out of 44,430 registered voters in the... Read More.

Saint Elmo Hemp Store Owner, Woman Face Child Sex Charges in Walker County

Gordon Lee Repeats as State Baseball Champion

Free Memorial Day Programs at Point Park and Chickamauga Battlefield

Walker County Included in Flood Watch Through Monday Night

John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail Officially Opens

Walker Schools Promotes Virtual Behavioral Health Support for Students Over Summer Break

LaFayette City Offices Closed Monday, Trash Pick Up on Tuesday

VIRUS FOUND IN SURRENDERED PUPPIES PROMPTS CLOSURE OF WALKER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

GNTC Welding Program Continues to Meet Growing Industry Demand Across Northwest Georgia

Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

Honeybee Festival Returns to LaFayette May 30th

Walker County Primary Election Turnout Reaches 20.54 Percent

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