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Walker County Schools Encourages Parents to Participate in Special Education Survey

Sunday, May 31

Walker County Schools is encouraging parents of students receiving special education services to participate in the annual Parent Satisfaction Survey, a statewide effort designed to measure family engagement and support for students with disabilities. The survey helps both Walker County Schools and the Georgia Department... Read More.

Traverse Park Opens to Public Ahead of Official June Ribbon Cutting

Sunday, May 31

LaFayette's newest recreational destination is now open. Traverse Park officially opened to the public Saturday. Located on Villanow Street, the park welcomed its first visitors, ahead of its formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. Traverse Park features a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities designed to appeal to users of... Read More.

Rossville Coffee Shop Closing Following Owner’s Mother’s ICE Detention

Sunday, May 31

A Rossville coffee shop is preparing to close its doors after the detention of the owner's mother by federal immigration authorities. Buenos Dias Coffee, located on Chickamauga Avenue, has served coffee, pastries, and other treats to the Rossville community for the past three years. Owner... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, May 31

100 Adventure Acres, 370 Salem Rd. Rossville, GA 100 Camp Adahi Pool, 125 Camp Adahi Rd. Cloudland, GA 97 Old South Grill, 796 Chickamauga Ave Rossville, GA 97 Bojangles, 2445 N Hwy. 27 La Fayette, GA 100 The Grind Coffee Shop, 104 Crittenden Ave... Read More.

Chickamauga City Council to Consider Annexation Policy, Crystal Springs Projects at June 1 Meeting

Thursday, May 28

The Chickamauga Mayor and City Council will meet Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, located at 1817 Lee Clarkson Road, with several significant development and infrastructure items on the agenda. Mayor Roy E. Parrish IV will preside over the meeting, which will... Read More.

Honeybee Festival Releases Safety Guidelines and Event Rules Ahead of Saturday Celebration

Thursday, May 28

As thousands of visitors prepare to attend the annual Honeybee Festival in downtown LaFayette, organizers are reminding attendees of several important rules and safety tips designed to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Festival officials have released a “Know Before You Go”... Read More.

Wilson Road Bridge Closing June 4 After Inspection Finds Structural Deficiencies

Thursday, May 28

Drivers who use Wilson Road to travel between Walker County and Chattanooga will need to follow a detour beginning Thursday, June 4, after officials announced the temporary closure of the Wilson Road Bridge over Chattanooga Creek. The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works said... Read More.

Chattooga County Expands Redevelopment Area for Proposed Trion Apartment Project

Thursday, May 28

Chattooga County has expanded the boundaries of its Urban Redevelopment Area to allow a proposed apartment development near Trion to qualify for additional federal funding. The amendment, designated Resolution 2026-19, was adopted and signed by Sole Commissioner Andy Allen on May 8, 2026, and took... Read More.

Walker County June 16th Runoff Election Sample Ballots

Thursday, May 28

Sample ballots have been released for the upcoming Georgia runoff election on June 16th for Walker County. On the Republican ballot you will see for US Senate seat Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, then for Governor it will be Rick Jackson and Burt Jones,... Read More.

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High

Thursday, May 28

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High LAFAYETTE, GA — Walker County posted an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in the latest labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia. Nearby counties also reported relatively low unemployment rates, including... Read More.

LaFayette Lions Club Hosting Honeybee Festival Raffle Giveaway

Thursday, May 28

The LaFayette Lions Club is giving community members a chance to win several prizes during this year’s Honeybee Festival with a special raffle contest drawing set for May 30. According to organizers, raffle tickets are available for $5 each or five tickets for $20. Participants... Read More.

Cherokee Regional Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program

Thursday, May 28

The Cherokee Regional Library System is inviting families across northwest Georgia to dig into reading and discovery this summer with its free all-ages Summer Reading 2026 program, “Unearth a Story.” The annual summer initiative will run from June 1 through July 19 at branch libraries... Read More.

Walker County Schools Encourages Parents to Participate in Special Education Survey

Traverse Park Opens to Public Ahead of Official June Ribbon Cutting

Rossville Coffee Shop Closing Following Owner’s Mother’s ICE Detention

Walker County Restaurant Report

Chickamauga City Council to Consider Annexation Policy, Crystal Springs Projects at June 1 Meeting

Honeybee Festival Releases Safety Guidelines and Event Rules Ahead of Saturday Celebration

Wilson Road Bridge Closing June 4 After Inspection Finds Structural Deficiencies

Chattooga County Expands Redevelopment Area for Proposed Trion Apartment Project

Walker County June 16th Runoff Election Sample Ballots

Walker County Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4 Percent as Northwest Georgia Employment Reaches Record High

LaFayette Lions Club Hosting Honeybee Festival Raffle Giveaway

Cherokee Regional Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program

Local/Regional News

City of LaFayette Begins 2026 Road Paving Project with TSPLOST and State Funding

Walker County Animal Shelter Seeking Donations to Help Care for Shelter Pets

Walker County Restaurant Report

Strong Winds Cause Downed Trees, Power Outages Across Chickamauga