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Walker County Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Concord Road Abandonment

Thursday, May 14

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing next month to consider a request to abandon a portion of Concord Road in LaFayette. According to a public notice, the section of roadway under consideration is located between Albert Thomas Drive and Trans... Read More.

ONLY TODAY AND TOMORROW remain for early voting in Walker County’s General Primary Election.

Thursday, May 14

Voters still have time to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day, and election officials say with little to no wait times reported at polling locations. Early voting is available today at the Walker County Elections Office in LaFayette and at the Rossville Municipal Civic... Read More.

Adventure Acres Park Opening Scheduled In Walker County

Wednesday, May 13

Walker County has announced the official opening of Adventure Acres, the city’s first signature park. A grand opening ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th at 4 p.m. County officials said crews recently completed major landscaping work at the park, including the installation of 22 pallets... Read More.

Georgia State Patrol Warns Residents About Scam Text Messages

Wednesday, May 13

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is warning residents about scam text messages circulating across Georgia that falsely claim to be from the Georgia State Patrol. According to the agency, the messages tell recipients they have an outstanding violation, unpaid fine, or enforcement action connected... Read More.

Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site Cleanup Expected to Take Years

Wednesday, May 13

Cleaning up and preparing the former Crystal Springs Print Works Factory site for future development is expected to take three to four years, according to city officials. The City of Chickamauga recently accepted a $1.45 million federal grant to begin environmental cleanup efforts at the... Read More.

Kemp Calls Special Georgia Legislative Session on Redistricting, Election Law Changes

Wednesday, May 13

Brian Kemp has called a special session of the Georgia General Assembly focused on redistricting and election law changes, with lawmakers set to convene June 17, 2026. The announcement comes just days after Tennessee Republicans approved a controversial redistricting plan in their state and follows... Read More.

Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Mike Cameron’s Legislation Authorizing Newborn Safety Devices at Emergency Facilities

Wednesday, May 13

Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Mike Cameron’s Legislation Authorizing Newborn Safety Devices at Emergency Facilities ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cameron (R–Rossville) applauds Governor Brian Kemp for signing his legislation, House Bill 350, into law, which authorizes the placement of newborn safety devices at fire stations,... Read More.

Cloudland Canyon State Park and James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park to Host Independence Day Events for America’s 250th Anniversary

Tuesday, May 12

Visitors planning to celebrate Independence Day in Northwest Georgia will find plenty of patriotic fun at Cloudland Canyon State Park and James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park as part of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites’ statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s Fourth... Read More.

Walker County Voters to See Party Questions on Primary Ballots Tuesday

Tuesday, May 12

Voters heading to the polls in Walker County on Tuesday will see more than just candidate races on their primary election ballot. In addition to voting for candidates, voters who choose either a Republican or Democratic ballot will also see a series of party questions... Read More.

Chickamauga Battlefield Celebrates Completion Of Dyer Road Restoration Project

Tuesday, May 12

Officials with the National Park Service recently celebrated the completion of the newly restored Dyer Road at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park as part of a major roadway improvement effort within the historic battlefield. Park officials gathered Friday, May 8, to mark the completion... Read More.

Georgia Expands Spay and Neuter Grant Program With Record $1.15 Million Investment

Monday, May 11

Georgia Department of Agriculture is expanding access to affordable spay and neuter services statewide through a record $1.15 million investment in Georgia’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program Grant. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the funding this week, saying the program is designed to help... Read More.

Trion High School Senior Remains in ICE Custody Following Traffic Crash Arrest

Monday, May 11

A northwest Georgia community is rallying around a Trion High School senior who remains in federal immigration custody just days before graduation after being arrested earlier this month following a traffic crash in Walker County. According to authorities, 19-year-old Elder Macario was arrested after deputies... Read More.

Walker County Board of Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Concord Road Abandonment

ONLY TODAY AND TOMORROW remain for early voting in Walker County’s General Primary Election.

Adventure Acres Park Opening Scheduled In Walker County

Georgia State Patrol Warns Residents About Scam Text Messages

Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site Cleanup Expected to Take Years

Kemp Calls Special Georgia Legislative Session on Redistricting, Election Law Changes

Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Mike Cameron’s Legislation Authorizing Newborn Safety Devices at Emergency Facilities

Cloudland Canyon State Park and James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park to Host Independence Day Events for America’s 250th Anniversary

Walker County Voters to See Party Questions on Primary Ballots Tuesday

Chickamauga Battlefield Celebrates Completion Of Dyer Road Restoration Project

Georgia Expands Spay and Neuter Grant Program With Record $1.15 Million Investment

Trion High School Senior Remains in ICE Custody Following Traffic Crash Arrest

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