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Walker County Data Center Study Committee to Hold First Meeting Thursday

Sunday, August 23

The Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee will hold its first meeting Thursday, August 27, as county officials begin reviewing potential regulations for data center development. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 Highway... Read More.

Chattooga County 911 Launches Logan’s List to Help Residents With Special Needs

Sunday, August 23

Chattooga County 911 is participating in a program designed to give first responders important information that could help them better assist residents with special needs during an emergency. The county has announced its participation in Logan’s List, a voluntary program authorized under Georgia House Bill... Read More.

LaFayette Police Commend Three Officers Following Prowling Suspect Arrest

Saturday, August 22

The LaFayette Police Department is recognizing three officers for their quick response and investigative work that led to the arrest of a prowling suspect earlier this month. Staff Sergeant Houser, Sergeant Hunt and Patrolman Craig were commended by the department following an incident on August... Read More.

Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Strikes Resaca, No Damage Reported

Saturday, August 22

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded in the Resaca community early Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake struck just before 5 a.m. Saturday. The USGS reported the quake had a depth of approximately 9 kilometers, or about 5.6 miles. Gordon County Emergency... Read More.

Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Rock Spring Office to Close Temporarily for Repairs

Friday, August 21

The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s office in Rock Spring will temporarily close to the public beginning Monday, August 24, as renovations and repairs continue following substantial water damage earlier this year. The office is located inside the Local Government Services building at 122 Highway 95.... Read More.

Walker County Receives $20,180 Grant for Historic Preservation Survey

Friday, August 21

Walker County is one of six communities across Georgia receiving federal grant funding to support historic preservation efforts. The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, recently announced more than $125,000 in Historic Preservation Fund subgrants for projects... Read More.

High School Football Scoreboard & Schedule

Friday, August 21

Thursday Night: Ringgold 41 LFO 0 Southeast Whitfield 42 Gordon Central 28 Friday Night Schedule: Adairsville @ Sonoraville Carrolton @ Rome Gordon Lee @ Trion (Oldest Rivalry in Georgia) Jefferson @ Calhoun (Rematch of 2024 3-A Championship - Calhoun won 20-7) LaFayette @ Chattooga (Listen Live on Georgia 93-7, DiscoverWalker.com and the Georgia 93.7... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Friday, August 21

100 Papa John’s Pizza 809 N Main St Lafayette, GA 100 Chattanooga Valley Middle 847 Allgood Rd Flintstone, GA 100 Chattanooga Valley Elementary 3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd Flintstone, GA 100 Rossville Middle School 316 Bulldog TRL Rossville, GA 100 Ridgeland High School 2478 Happy... Read More.

LaFayette Volleyball Improves to 10-1 With Three-Match Sweep

Friday, August 21

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers continued their impressive start to the volleyball season Thursday night, picking up three more victories and improving their overall record to 10-1. LaFayette turned in a dominant performance throughout the night, earning 2-0 victories over Darlington, Dalton and Christian Heritage. The three-match... Read More.

LaFayette Ramblers Open 2026 Football Season Friday Night at Chattooga

Friday, August 21

The LaFayette Ramblers will officially kick off the 2026 high school football season Friday night with a road trip to Summerville to take on the Chattooga Indians. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with both teams entering the season opener with 0-0 records. Friday night's matchup... Read More.

Georgia Sets New Employment, Labor Force Records as Unemployment Falls to 3.3%

Thursday, August 20

Georgia reached new all-time highs for both its labor force and employment in July, while the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%, according to new figures from the Georgia Department of Labor. Georgia's labor force increased by 2,941 people during the month to a record... Read More.

Walker County Data Center Standards Committee to Hold First Meeting Aug. 27

Thursday, August 20

The Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee will hold its first meeting next week as county officials begin reviewing potential regulations surrounding data center development. The committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 27, at the Walker County Civic Center, located at... Read More.

Walker County Data Center Study Committee to Hold First Meeting Thursday

LaFayette Police Commend Three Officers Following Prowling Suspect Arrest

Magnitude 2.4 Earthquake Strikes Resaca, No Damage Reported

Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Rock Spring Office to Close Temporarily for Repairs

Walker County Receives $20,180 Grant for Historic Preservation Survey

High School Football Scoreboard & Schedule

Walker County Restaurant Report

LaFayette Volleyball Improves to 10-1 With Three-Match Sweep

LaFayette Ramblers Open 2026 Football Season Friday Night at Chattooga

Georgia Sets New Employment, Labor Force Records as Unemployment Falls to 3.3%

Walker County Data Center Standards Committee to Hold First Meeting Aug. 27

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Abigail Griffith Named LaFayette Downtown Development Coordinator and Main Street Manager

High School Football Scoreboard