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Georgia Primary Voting Underway as Walker County Polls Open Through 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19

Walker County voters head to the polls today as Georgia wraps up one of the nation’s most closely watched primary elections, with all precincts across the county open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Election officials remind voters they must cast their ballot at their... Read More.

SBA Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Georgia Businesses Impacted by Drought

Monday, May 18

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across Northwest Georgia may now qualify for low-interest federal disaster loans following a drought disaster declaration issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are available to help eligible businesses and private... Read More.

One Lane of I-75 to Close Tuesday in Catoosa County for Bridge Repairs

Monday, May 18

Drivers traveling through Northwest Georgia, including commuters from Walker County, should prepare for possible traffic delays Tuesday as the Georgia Department of Transportation plans temporary lane closures on Interstate 75 for bridge maintenance work in Catoosa County. According to GDOT, maintenance crews will close the... Read More.

Georgia Yellow Dot Program Helps First Responders Access Critical Medical Information

Monday, May 18

The State of Georgia’s Yellow Dot Program is providing drivers with a simple but potentially lifesaving way to communicate important medical information to first responders during emergencies. The free program is designed primarily with senior citizens in mind, but officials say it can benefit anyone... Read More.

Walker County Invites Public To Continue Shaping Comprehensive Plan

Monday, May 18

Walker County residents will have another opportunity later this month to help shape the future of their community as county leaders continue work on updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan. The second stakeholder meeting for the plan update is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, from 6:00... Read More.

Bohannon named Interim Head Football Coach at LaFayette

Monday, May 18

LaFayette High School has named longtime coach and alumnus Lee Bohannon as the Ramblers’ interim head football coach for the upcoming season. Bohannon was recently hired as the school’s new defensive coordinator and will now step into the head coaching role following the departure of... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education to Meet Tonight

Monday, May 18

The Walker County Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Department of Education building on North Cherokee Street in LaFayette. During the meeting, board members are expected to recognize several students, organizations and community... Read More.

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through Memorial Day Travel Period

Sunday, May 17

Georgia drivers will continue to see relief at the gas pump through the Memorial Day holiday after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s gas tax for an additional two weeks. The new suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on May... Read More.

LaFayette man killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County.

Sunday, May 17

A LaFayette man was killed Saturday evening in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County. According to the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office, the crash happened on Shinbone Valley Road in the Menlo area. Chattooga County E-911 notified the coroner’s office of the accident at approximately 6:18... Read More.

Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Awareness Ahead of Summer Swim Season

Thursday, May 14

As families head into the summer swimming season, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that May is National Water Safety Month and that drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under the age of 30. According... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Thursday, May 14

93 Domino’s Pizza 8868 110 Cove Rd Chickamauga, Ga 99 Arby’s 6478 1103 N Main St La Fayette, Ga 79 Econo Lodge 118 General Bushrod Johnson Ave Chickamauga, Ga 96 Jada’s Bbq 812 Chickamauga Ave Rossville, Ga 88 Greg’s Restarurant 2078 N Main St... Read More.

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

Thursday, May 14

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed legislation expanding access to medical marijuana in the state. The measure, known as the “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” was signed into law Tuesday and will take effect statewide on July 1. The bill had previously passed both the... Read More.

Georgia Primary Voting Underway as Walker County Polls Open Through 7 p.m.

SBA Announces Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Georgia Businesses Impacted by Drought

One Lane of I-75 to Close Tuesday in Catoosa County for Bridge Repairs

Georgia Yellow Dot Program Helps First Responders Access Critical Medical Information

Walker County Invites Public To Continue Shaping Comprehensive Plan

Bohannon named Interim Head Football Coach at LaFayette

Walker County Board of Education to Meet Tonight

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through Memorial Day Travel Period

LaFayette man killed Saturday in a motorcycle accident in Chattooga County.

Red Cross Highlights Water Safety Awareness Ahead of Summer Swim Season

Walker County Restaurant Report

Kemp Signs Bill Expanding Medical Cannabis Access in Georgia

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