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LaFayette Mayor and Council to Hold Organizational Meeting Jan. 2

Tuesday, December 30

The LaFayette Mayor and City Council will hold an organizational meeting Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. at City Hall. The meeting will begin with a call to order, followed by an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members will then conduct organizational... Read More.

Red Flag Warning Issued for Walker County Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

Tuesday, December 30

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for Walker County and other parts of Georgia today from noon until 7 p.m., as weather conditions create a heightened risk for wildfires. According to forecasters, elevated winds with gusts reaching up to 25 miles per hour,... Read More.

Rossville Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges

Monday, December 29

A Rossville man is in custody after Walker County investigators arrested him on several child sex crime charges involving a minor. Authorities say officers were first called to investigate on Dec. 11, after a report that the victim had disclosed multiple sexual offenses occurring at... Read More.

New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Monday, December 29

Several new Georgia laws will take effect Thursday, January 1, 2026, ushering in changes that impact courts, elections, insurance, healthcare, vehicle registration and consumer protections across the state. One of the new measures, the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, creates new regulations for... Read More.

Updated: Power is back on! Power Outages Affect Parts of Walker County

Monday, December 29

UPDATE: As of 12pm ET, all power had been restored. Power outages were reported in parts of Walker County this morning, leaving 219 homes without electricity. According to utility officials, 218 of the affected customers are served by North Georgia EMC, while one customer is experiencing... Read More.

Walker County Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling on Dec. 30

Monday, December 29

Walker County residents will have an opportunity to recycle their natural Christmas trees free of charge on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. The annual Christmas tree recycling day will be held at the Walker County Landfill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officials say the event... Read More.

Wednesday and Thursday Garbage to be picked up Wednesday

Monday, December 29

Click below to see the official release from the City of LaFayette.

Brrr…Winter Weather is Back!

Monday, December 29

A strong cold front is sweeping across north Georgia, bringing sharply colder temperatures and gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say temperatures will fall steadily through the day as the front moves from northwest to southeast across the region. Residents can expect... Read More.

Lookout Mountain Elementary Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Ruby Falls Incident

Sunday, December 28

A first-grade teacher at Lookout Mountain Elementary School has been charged with child abuse following an incident involving her own children at the Ruby Falls parking lot, according to police. Heather Pecht was arrested Friday, Dec. 26, and charged with two counts of child abuse... Read More.

Channing Wilson plays the Grand Ole Opry

Sunday, December 28

Another milestone for LaFayette's Channing Wilson. Channing played two nights (December 26 and 27) on the most famous stage in all of country music. On Saturday night he bought out another local singer-songwriter in Davey Smith. Channing and Davey co-wrote "Blues Comin' On". Channing... Read More.

Walker County Animal Control Announces New Phone Number Effective Jan. 2

Saturday, December 27

Walker County officials are announcing a new phone number for Animal Control as part of an effort to improve access to staff and streamline communication across county departments. Beginning January 2, 2025, all Animal Control–related matters should be directed to 706-924-0053, according to county officials.... Read More.

UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide

Saturday, December 27

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released its activity report detailing traffic enforcement and crash statistics during the Christmas holiday period, highlighting the impact of increased patrols across the state. According to the report, which reflects activity by the Georgia State Patrol only and... Read More.

LaFayette Mayor and Council to Hold Organizational Meeting Jan. 2

Red Flag Warning Issued for Walker County Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions

Rossville Man Arrested on Multiple Child Sex Crime Charges

New Georgia Laws Take Effect Thursday, Bringing Changes to Courts, Elections, Insurance and Healthcare

Updated: Power is back on! Power Outages Affect Parts of Walker County

Walker County Offers Free Christmas Tree Recycling on Dec. 30

Wednesday and Thursday Garbage to be picked up Wednesday

Brrr…Winter Weather is Back!

Lookout Mountain Elementary Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Ruby Falls Incident

Channing Wilson plays the Grand Ole Opry

Walker County Animal Control Announces New Phone Number Effective Jan. 2

UPDATED: Holiday Traffic Enforcement Leads to Hundreds of Arrests, Nine Fatalities Statewide

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