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Walker County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Five New Deputies

Wednesday, May 7

Walker County, GA – The Walker County Sheriff’s Office has officially expanded its ranks with the addition of five newly sworn-in deputies who graduated from the police academy last week.After completing five months of rigorous law enforcement training, the new deputies are now on... Read More.

Walker’s Integrity Tug of War over Trucks

Tuesday, May 6

LaFayette, GA - Critics of the Walker County Board of Commissioners' recent purchase of two heavy trucks for public works say they are unmoved from County Attorney Ken Gerard's legal opinion that the board acted faithfully and with the expected fiduciary standard as required... Read More.

GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Honored in May 2 Ceremony

Tuesday, May 6

CALHOUN, GA — Thirteen cadets from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Basic Law Enforcement Academy were honored during a graduation ceremony held May 2 at the college’s Conference Center on the Gordon County Campus.Family members, friends, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the accomplishments... Read More.

LaFayette Kicked Off a Month of Events Leading up to the Honeybee Festival

Tuesday, May 6

LaFayette, GA – The City of LaFayette is buzzing with excitement as a full slate of May events leads up to the highly anticipated Honeybee Festival in downtown.City officials encourage residents to enjoy the monthlong lineup of events celebrating community, creativity, and local culture—all... Read More.

City of LaFayette Water and Sewer Department Public Notice of Major Sewer Spill

Tuesday, May 6

Date of Incident: May 2–3, 2025 Location of Spill: 300 Cooper Street (North Side of Property) Receiving Waters: Town Creek Estimated Volume Discharged: 30,000 gallonsIn accordance with Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regulations and the City of LaFayette’s commitment to public health and transparency, the Water and... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Missing Person Report

Monday, May 5

MISSING PERSON------ Charles Dylan Warren age 26 was last seen at his residence on Arkillous Cir Rossville GA on Saturday evening, May 3rd, 2025. Charles is 6 foot 2 inches tall and weighs 190lbs. If you know the whereabouts of Charles Dylan Warren please contact... Read More.

Beth McJunkin Plott Named 2024 Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year

Monday, May 5

Walker County E-911 recently honored Beth McJunkin Plott as the 2024 recipient of the Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year award. The recognition came during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an annual observance dedicated to the men and women who serve as the vital... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Joins National “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Campaign

Monday, May 5

CHICKAMAUGA, GA — In a bid to find loving homes for its animals, the Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) has joined nearly 400 shelters nationwide in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters®” event, the largest funded adoption initiative in the country. This marks... Read More.

Bronze Plaques Stolen from Sherman Reservation -Authorities Seek Public’s Help

Monday, May 5

Chattanooga, TN – Authorities are investigating the theft of three bronze plaques, valued at a total of $18,000, from the Sherman Reservation, located at 2419 North Crest Road. The incident occurred at approximately 12:01 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.According to the National Park Service,... Read More.

Walker County Secures $200,000 Grant to Improve Walker Rocks Trail

Monday, May 5

LaFayette, GA — Walker County has been awarded a $200,000 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to renovate the Walker Rocks Trail on the Walker County Civic Center campus, local officials announced this week.The project aims to replace the existing gravel path with a more... Read More.

Walker County Approves Resurfacing of Nearly 70 Miles of Roads by 2026

Monday, May 5

Walker County, GA — Nearly 70 miles of county roads are slated for resurfacing over the next two years, following approval by the Walker County Board of Commissioners. The contract was awarded to CW Matthews, a Georgia-based construction firm, after the county reviewed four... Read More.

Roper Looking To Partner With Food Trucks Due To Cafeteria Renovations

Sunday, May 4

Roper Corporation in Lafayette, Georgia is excited to announce a cafeteria renovation taking place from July through November! During this time, we’re seeking 2–3 food trucks each day, Monday through Thursday, to help feed our incredible team of over 2,600 employees working across three... Read More.

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Walker County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Five New Deputies

Walker’s Integrity Tug of War over Trucks

GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy Graduates Honored in May 2 Ceremony

LaFayette Kicked Off a Month of Events Leading up to the Honeybee Festival

City of LaFayette Water and Sewer Department Public Notice of Major Sewer Spill

Walker County Sheriff Missing Person Report

Beth McJunkin Plott Named 2024 Theresa Parker Dispatcher of the Year

Walker County Animal Shelter Joins National “Empty the Shelters” Adoption Campaign

Bronze Plaques Stolen from Sherman Reservation -Authorities Seek Public’s Help

Walker County Secures $200,000 Grant to Improve Walker Rocks Trail

Walker County Approves Resurfacing of Nearly 70 Miles of Roads by 2026

Roper Looking To Partner With Food Trucks Due To Cafeteria Renovations

Local/Regional News

COLD CASE: Seventeen Years Later, Authorities Seek New Leads in Michael Mullens Homicide

22 Walker County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025

Walker County Restaurant Report

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