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Agenda For March 14th Board of Commissioners Meeting Shared
The agenda for the Walker County Board of Commissioners meeting on March 14, 2024 is posted below. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Annex III at 201 S Main Street in LaFayette and will be streamed live on the county's Facebook... Read More.
Summerville Man Quickly Convicted of Domestic Violence
On Wednesday February 21, 2024, Chattooga County, jurors convicted Vincent Ray Hix, 35, of Aggravated Battery after less than twenty minutes of deliberation.Over the course of the two-day trial, the evidence showed that Hix started an... Read More.
Cloudland at McLemore Resort Unveils as Major Economic Contributor in Walker County
Cloudland at McLemore Resort, a significant private investment in Walker County, has commenced operations, marking a milestone in the area's economic development. The newly opened resort, situated on Lookout Mountain, boasts a... Read More.
Walker County’s 2024 Infrastructure and Economic Developments
Walker County Plans Extensive Road Paving in 2024Road Improvement InitiativeAs the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) gears up to resume on April 1, Walker County is set to embark on a comprehensive road improvement initiative. With an estimated annual revenue of... Read More.
Rep. Mike Cameron Votes “Yes” on Legislation to Combat Illegal Immigration in Georgia
State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) yesterday voted in favor of House Bill 1105, which seeks to combat illegal immigration in Georgia. HB 1105, or the Georgia Criminal Alien Track and Report Act of 2024, seeks to strengthen public safety and security in Georgia.“I was... Read More.
LaFayette High School Names Wrestling Head Coach Thompson as New Football Coach
LaFayette High School has named current wrestling head coach Ethan Thompson as its new football coach. Thompson has grown the Rambler wrestling program from 15 kids to more than 50 since taking over as the head coach. He wants to do the same with... Read More.
Steve Wilson Seeks Eighth Term as Walker County Sheriff
Steve Wilson, a 63-year resident of Walker County, is seeking re-election as Sheriff, a seat he has held since January 1, 1997; it will be his eighth term.Wilson graduated from Lafayette High School in 1975. He... Read More.
Tree Splits Walker County Home in Two During Storm
During Wednesday's storm, a tree crashed onto a home in Walker County, cleaving it in two, according to a county official.Joe Legge, speaking on behalf of the Walker County government, disclosed that the incident unfolded on... Read More.
LaFayette Fire Department to Conduct Live Fire Training
The Fire Department will be conducting live fire training at the training building behind 2776 Hwy 27 Bypass. Training will be February 28 and February 29. Expect smoke in the area between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
