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Walker County Board of Education to Tour Rossville Middle School Athletic Combo Field

Monday, November 17

The Walker County Board of Education will tour the new Rossville Middle School Athletic Combo Field on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The walkthrough is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on the campus of Ridgeland High School, located at 2478 Happy Valley Road in Rossville. The athletic... Read More.

Walker County Coroner’s Office Addresses False Reports About Student Deaths

Monday, November 17

Walker County, GA – The Walker County Coroner’s Office is clarifying recent misinformation circulating in the community that claimed local children from two schools had died by suicide. Coroner Billy Sims confirmed that these reports are false, and no such incidents have been reported... Read More.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Osburn Road Closure Begins Monday for Utility Work

Monday, November 17

Beginning Monday, November 24, Osburn Road from Myers Street to Highway 27 will be closed to through traffic as utility crews begin scheduled work in the area. Motorists traveling through the area are advised to use Myers Street and Wilder Road as the designated detour... Read More.

LaFayette Girls Roll to 64–28 Victory Behind Grant’s 22 Points

Monday, November 17

The LaFayette High School girls basketball team continued its strong start to the season Friday night, cruising to a 64–28 win over Oakwood. Sophomore standout Erin Grant powered the Ramblers’ offense with a game-high 22 points. Macee Casteel delivered a dominant performance in the paint,... Read More.

“The Road” Recap: Channing Wilson Tops the Night Again on ‘The Road’ as Field Narrows

Sunday, November 16

Channing Wilson continued his surge on The Road Sunday night, earning the highest audience rating for the third straight week and solidifying his status as one of the competition’s frontrunners. Wilson, who previously finished in the Top 3 in Week 1 and topped his group... Read More.

Restaurant Inspection Report

Sunday, November 16

100 Zaxby’s LaFayette 2316 N Main St LaFayette, GA 100 Mountain Cove Farm Resort 994 Dougherty Gap Rd Chickamauga, GA 97 Wendy’s 399 N Main St LaFayette, GA 95 Pizza Hut of LaFayette 405 N Main St PO Box 782165 LaFayette, GA 96 China... Read More.

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Arson That Nearly Killed Woman, Child

Sunday, November 16

A Summerville man accused of setting fire to a Gordon County home with a woman and small child inside early Saturday morning is now in custody. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office said both victims “barely escaped with their lives,” and the house was completely destroyed... Read More.

District Attorney Clay Fuller Post A Op-ed For The American Spectator

Sunday, November 16

A Manhattan Project to Stop Socialism and Revive the American Dream Freedom, entrepreneurship, and disciplined policy can do more to fight poverty than any socialist program ever devised. by Clayton Fuller Last Tuesday’s elections were a wake-up call... Read More.

Northwest Georgia County Leaders Launch Quarterly Meetings to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

Friday, November 14

Chairman Steven M. Henry welcomed chairpersons from neighboring counties to Ringgold this week as local leaders kicked off a new series of quarterly meetings aimed at strengthening collaboration across the Northwest Georgia region. The gathering brought together county leadership who already share a number of... Read More.

Full SNAP Benefits to Be Issued to Eligible Georgians Following Federal Action

Friday, November 14

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that all eligible Georgians will receive their full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November, following new federal directives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The update comes after the final passage and signing... Read More.

Debate Grows Over Expanding Georgia’s School Cellphone Ban to High Schools

Thursday, November 13

The debate over whether Georgia should expand its school cellphone ban to high schools is gaining momentum as lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session. A statewide ban already took effect this school year for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. During a hearing on... Read More.

CONSUMER ALERT: State Officials Warn of Dangerous Synthetic Opioids Flooding Georgia Gas Stations

Thursday, November 13

November 13, 2025 Attorney General Chris Carr is urging Georgians to be on high alert as dangerous synthetic opioid products continue to appear in gas stations, vape shops, and convenience stores throughout the state. The products, often marketed misleadingly as natural kratom, contain high concentrations... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education to Tour Rossville Middle School Athletic Combo Field

Walker County Coroner’s Office Addresses False Reports About Student Deaths

TRAFFIC ALERT: Osburn Road Closure Begins Monday for Utility Work

LaFayette Girls Roll to 64–28 Victory Behind Grant’s 22 Points

“The Road” Recap: Channing Wilson Tops the Night Again on ‘The Road’ as Field Narrows

Restaurant Inspection Report

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Arson That Nearly Killed Woman, Child

District Attorney Clay Fuller Post A Op-ed For The American Spectator

Northwest Georgia County Leaders Launch Quarterly Meetings to Strengthen Regional Collaboration

Full SNAP Benefits to Be Issued to Eligible Georgians Following Federal Action

Debate Grows Over Expanding Georgia’s School Cellphone Ban to High Schools

CONSUMER ALERT: State Officials Warn of Dangerous Synthetic Opioids Flooding Georgia Gas Stations

Local/Regional News

Walker County Animal Shelter Kicks Off “Empty the Shelters” Event with Free Adoptions

Walker County Unemployment Holds at 3.5% as Georgia Sets Labor Force Records

Georgia’s Summer Burn Ban Takes Effect May 1 Across 54 Counties

LaFayette Head Football Coach Ethan Thompson Resigns, Accepts Job in Arizona