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Rossville Coffee Shop Closing as Family Plans Move to Mexico Following Mother’s ICE Detention

Monday, May 11

A small coffee shop in Rossville is preparing to close its doors after three years in business, with the owners citing a deeply personal family matter behind the decision. According to a post shared on social media, Buenos Dias Coffee announced it will be selling... Read More.

Chickamauga Awarded $1.45 Million To Complete Cleanup Of Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site

Monday, May 11

The City of Chickamauga is set to move forward with long-awaited redevelopment plans for the former Crystal Springs Print Works Factory after receiving $1.45 million in federal funding to help clean up the abandoned mill property and revitalize the surrounding historic district. On Monday, May... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Investigating Death of Six-Month-Old Infant

Monday, May 11

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are conducting an investigation following the death of a six-month-old infant early Monday morning in Chickamauga. According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, deputies and Walker County EMS were dispatched to a residence located... Read More.

Community Meeting Scheduled on Naomi Area Rezoning Request

Sunday, May 10

A community meeting has been scheduled to discuss a proposed rezoning request in the Naomi area of Walker County. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 18, at Naomi Baptist Church, located at 4171 Highway 136 in LaFayette. The meeting will focus... Read More.

Walker County Approves Spay and Neuter Ordinance for Animal Control Violators

Sunday, May 10

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved a new ordinance requiring certain dog and cat owners found in violation of the county’s animal control laws to spay or neuter their pets. Commissioners voted Thursday, May 7, to amend Chapter 6 of the Walker County... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, May 10

95 Key West Inn 2221 N Main St La Fayette, GA 100 McDonald’s - Lafayette 1101 N Main St La Fayette, GA 100 China Buffet 1141 N Main St La Fayette, GA 99 Nhc Healthcare Rossville 1425 Mcfarland Ave Rossville, GA 100 Be Caffeinated... Read More.

Walker County ICE Transfers Largely Tied to Driving Without License Charges

Sunday, May 10

According to a report published by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, more than 60 percent of people transferred from the Walker County Jail to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody last year were originally arrested on charges of driving without a valid license. Data obtained by... Read More.

SBA Offering Disaster Loans for Drought-Impacted Businesses, Including Walker County

Sunday, May 10

Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Walker County and across the region impacted by ongoing drought conditions may now be eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help offset financial losses caused by the... Read More.

Seniors Recognized Ahead of Senior Recognition Night

Friday, May 8

School officials are encouraging seniors to check their invitations and review the official list of students being recognized during the upcoming Senior Recognition Night ceremony. According to an announcement sent to seniors, Mr. Reynolds has emailed a list of students who will be honored during... Read More.

GNTC Honors 2026 Spring graduates

Friday, May 8

Approximately 230 Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students crossed the stage of the Forum River Center in Rome on Thursday, May 7, to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. Students representing GNTC’s nine-county service area participated in two traditional Spring Commencement Ceremonies to... Read More.

Walker County Approves Five-Year Contract for AdventHealth to Take Over Ambulance Services

Thursday, May 7

Walker County is moving forward with a new provider for emergency ambulance services following action taken at Thursday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioners voted to approve a five-year contract with AdventHealth to assume responsibility for ambulance service across the county. Under the agreement, AdventHealth will... Read More.

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.3 Percent as Workforce Reaches Record Highs

Thursday, May 7

Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in March as both the region’s labor force and employment numbers reached record highs, according to new data released Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor. The unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a percentage point from February... Read More.

Rossville Coffee Shop Closing as Family Plans Move to Mexico Following Mother’s ICE Detention

Chickamauga Awarded $1.45 Million To Complete Cleanup Of Former Crystal Springs Print Works Site

Walker County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Investigating Death of Six-Month-Old Infant

Community Meeting Scheduled on Naomi Area Rezoning Request

Walker County Approves Spay and Neuter Ordinance for Animal Control Violators

Walker County Restaurant Report

Walker County ICE Transfers Largely Tied to Driving Without License Charges

SBA Offering Disaster Loans for Drought-Impacted Businesses, Including Walker County

Seniors Recognized Ahead of Senior Recognition Night

GNTC Honors 2026 Spring graduates

Walker County Approves Five-Year Contract for AdventHealth to Take Over Ambulance Services

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.3 Percent as Workforce Reaches Record Highs

Local/Regional News

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Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations