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Walker County Sees Slight Uptick in May Unemployment

Thursday, June 26

Walker County’s unemployment rate rose slightly in May, reaching 3.2%, according to new data released by the Georgia Department of Labor. That’s up from 2.8% in April, marking a modest increase in the number of jobless residents. Neighboring counties also experienced similar trends. Catoosa County... Read More.

Walker County Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

Thursday, June 26

June 26, 2025 | Walker County, GA — A Walker County woman has been sentenced to 20 years—five to be served in prison—after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl, a synthetic opioid linked to a growing number of overdose deaths in Northwest Georgia. Mary Louis Harvey... Read More.

LaFayette High Senior Earns Associate Degree Before Graduation, Leads GNTC’s Dual Enrollment Success Story

Thursday, June 26

As a senior at LaFayette High School, Abby Davenport didn’t just graduate—she did so with an associate degree in Drafting Technology from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), making her one of the standout success stories of the Dual Enrollment program. Davenport participated in GNTC’s Dual... Read More.

Heat Advisory in Effect for Walker County Through Thursday Evening

Wednesday, June 25

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Walker County, including the city of LaFayette, warning residents of dangerous heat and humidity through 8 p.m. Thursday. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 107 degrees, making outdoor activities potentially hazardous.... Read More.

Expect more delays if your driving to Chattanooga this weekend

Wednesday, June 25

For the second weekend in a row, if your driving into Chattanooga avoid a key stretch of Interstate 24, as roadwork will once again bring a full closure to the eastbound lanes near the Germantown exit. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced that... Read More.

Chickamauga Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Deadly Road Rage Case

Wednesday, June 25

A Chickamauga man has been sentenced to life in prison following a deadly road rage incident that ended in gunfire outside a Dollar General store. Jeremy Dewayne McCrary, 44, was convicted earlier this month by a Walker County jury on multiple felony charges, including felony... Read More.

LaFayette’s Channing Wilson set for CBS TV’s “The Road” this fall

Wednesday, June 25

Channing Wilson announced on Facebook Wednesday that he is appearing on CBS TV's "The Road" this fall. Wilson's post says he is one of 12 contestants on the show. According to CBS, the show is produced by Taylor Sheridan and the team behind "Yellowstone"... Read More.

Sentencing Set Today in Walker County Road Rage Murder Case

Wednesday, June 25

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for this afternoon in the murder case against Jeremy Dewayne McCrary, a Chickamauga man found guilty earlier this month in connection with a deadly road rage incident that unfolded last year outside a Dollar General store. McCrary, 44, was convicted... Read More.

18-Year-Old Booked Into Walker County Detention Center on Felony Charges

Wednesday, June 25

An 18-year-old man was booked into the Walker County Detention Center early yesterday morning on serious felony charges. According to booking records, Jacob Rex Moen was taken into custody at 7:47 a.m. and is facing charges of aggravated child molestation and two counts of aggravated... Read More.

Local State Representative Mike Cameron Joins Other State Lawmakers in Support of USA and Israel

Tuesday, June 24

ATLANTA — Georgia State Representative Mike Cameron has joined fellow lawmakers in co-sponsoring a resolution reaffirming Georgia’s strong support for the United States and Israel. The resolution commends President Donald J. Trump’s leadership in defending American interests, confronting global terrorism, and supporting democratic allies... Read More.

Severe Storms Expected to Impact Region Wednesday Afternoon and Evening

Tuesday, June 24

June 24, 2025 — Forecasters are growing increasingly confident that scattered severe thunderstorms will develop across the region on Wednesday afternoon and evening, bringing the potential for hazardous weather conditions. The primary threats associated with these storms include damaging wind gusts and hail. Weather models... Read More.

Walker County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Earns Prestigious Fire Investigator Certification

Tuesday, June 24

Walker County, GA — June 24, 2025 Walker County Fire Rescue is proud to announce that Lieutenant Jason Cruise has successfully earned the Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) designation from the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), one of the most respected credentials in the field... Read More.

Walker County Sees Slight Uptick in May Unemployment

Walker County Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

LaFayette High Senior Earns Associate Degree Before Graduation, Leads GNTC’s Dual Enrollment Success Story

Heat Advisory in Effect for Walker County Through Thursday Evening

Expect more delays if your driving to Chattanooga this weekend

Chickamauga Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in Deadly Road Rage Case

LaFayette’s Channing Wilson set for CBS TV’s “The Road” this fall

Sentencing Set Today in Walker County Road Rage Murder Case

18-Year-Old Booked Into Walker County Detention Center on Felony Charges

Local State Representative Mike Cameron Joins Other State Lawmakers in Support of USA and Israel

Severe Storms Expected to Impact Region Wednesday Afternoon and Evening

Walker County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Earns Prestigious Fire Investigator Certification

Local/Regional News

Walker County Schools on Two-Hour Delay Due to Road Conditions

Minor Accident Involving Walker County School Bus Reported in Rossville

Parents, Students Speak Out After Lafayette High Cheer Coach Removed

Storm Winds Down Trees, Causing Power Outages in Walker County