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Dalton State College, Walker County Schools Announce Educator Pipeline Partnership

Thursday, January 8

Dalton State College and Walker County Schools have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen Georgia’s educator pipeline and support workforce development in northwest Georgia. Under the agreement, Dalton State education majors who reside in Walker County will be guaranteed student-teaching placements within the Walker... Read More.

City of Chickamauga Calls Emergency For A Mayor and Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 7

City of Chickamauga Calls Emergency Mayor and Council Meeting CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — The City of Chickamauga has called an emergency meeting of the Mayor and City Council for Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to be held at City Hall, 1817 Lee Clarkson Road. According... Read More.

Four Convicted in 2024 Chickamauga Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Wednesday, January 7

A Walker County jury has convicted four individuals in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Dakota Bottomlee in Chickamauga. On December 9, 2025, Marcus Allen Chambers, James Logan Darty, Kayla Michelle McClure, and Brayden Niri Whatley were found guilty of malice murder, two counts... Read More.

Sheriff: Investigation Ongoing Following Domestic Shooting in Chattooga County

Tuesday, January 6

Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding a shooting that occurred Sunday night at a residence on Highway 337 in Chattooga County.according to an update from Sheriff Mark Schrader. Preliminary findings indicate the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute involving a father and son. Sheriff... Read More.

Walker County Development Authority Reschedules January Meeting to January 20

Tuesday, January 6

The regular meeting of the Walker County Development Authority for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. in the Walker County Civic Center located at 10052 N. Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739.

Lafayette Police Department Releases 2025 Activity Statistics

Tuesday, January 6

The City of Lafayette Police Department has released its total activity statistics for 2025, highlighting a year of continued service, enforcement, and community engagement. According to the department, officers responded to 8,942 total calls for service during the year. Those calls included 1,541 incident reports... Read More.

Several Candidates Have Already Declared For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Special Election

Tuesday, January 6

The Latest List Candidates Declared for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Special Election Republican Party — Declared Star Black — former Federal Emergency Management Agency official Reagan Box — horse trainer Elvis Casely — entrepreneur Jared Craig — attorney Jeff Criswell — teacher Clayton Fuller —... Read More.

Special Election Set For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Tuesday, January 6

Special Election Set For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District “Notice is hereby given that a Special Election shall be held on March 10, 2026, in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker, Whitfield, and portions of Cobb Counties for United States House of Representatives, District... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council postpones meeting to next Monday 1/12/26

Monday, January 5

The Chickamauga City Council has postponed a special meeting originally scheduled for Thursday and rescheduled it for Monday, January 12. The meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for public involvement and discussion regarding the city’s grant application for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Cleanup... Read More.

Georgia DPS Reports Seven Deaths, Hundreds of Citations During New Year’s Holiday Travel Period

Monday, January 5

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report for the New Year’s holiday travel period, showing hundreds of traffic enforcement actions and multiple fatalities across the state. DPS reports that seven people were killed during the holiday travel period. As of 6... Read More.

Walker Commissioners to meet Thursday

Monday, January 5

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will take place at the Courthouse Annex IV at 201 South Duke Street. Commissioners will hear comments from the Chairwoman Angie Teems, receive a financial report, and... Read More.

City Council Holds Organizational Meeting, Swears in Newly Elected Officials

Monday, January 5

Friday marked the first business day of the new year, and the City Council convened for its annual organizational meeting. During the meeting, officials elected in 2025 were formally sworn into office, including Mayor Andy Arnold, Judge Kenneth Maples, Councilwoman Jenny Cook, and Councilman Tom... Read More.

Dalton State College, Walker County Schools Announce Educator Pipeline Partnership

City of Chickamauga Calls Emergency For A Mayor and Council Meeting

Four Convicted in 2024 Chickamauga Murder, Sentenced to Life in Prison

Sheriff: Investigation Ongoing Following Domestic Shooting in Chattooga County

Walker County Development Authority Reschedules January Meeting to January 20

Lafayette Police Department Releases 2025 Activity Statistics

Several Candidates Have Already Declared For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District Special Election

Special Election Set For Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Chickamauga City Council postpones meeting to next Monday 1/12/26

Georgia DPS Reports Seven Deaths, Hundreds of Citations During New Year’s Holiday Travel Period

Walker Commissioners to meet Thursday

City Council Holds Organizational Meeting, Swears in Newly Elected Officials

Local/Regional News

Walker County Voters Preparing for Georgia General Primary Runoff Election

Local Historian to Share Walker County’s Rich History at Community Presentation

Walker County Residents Invited to Final Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting

Walker and Catoosa County Drivers Enjoy Some of Georgia’s Lowest Gas Prices