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LaFayette Monday & Tuesday Garbage Pick Up is Monday

Sunday, December 21

If your normal trash pick up day is Monday or Tuesday in LaFayette, get it out to the road early. Sanitation crews will be running a double route on Monday. Monday and Tuesday trash pick up will happen Monday. Be aware your pick up... Read More.

Rossville Man Charged After DUI Crash Injures Unbuckled Child on Hwy. 27

Sunday, December 21

A Rossville man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove under the influence of drugs and injured a young passenger during a crash on Highway 27 northbound Saturday afternoon. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, officers were first alerted by a caller who... Read More.

Channing Wilson Shines at Ryman in Finale of The Road, Finishes Second

Sunday, December 21

Channing Wilson delivered one of the most talked-about performances of the night during the season finale of The Road, as the inaugural competition crowned its first winner Sunday, at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Wilson was one of three finalists — alongside Cassidy Daniels and Adam... Read More.

Santa Is Stopping at The Bank of LaFayette!

Saturday, December 20

Santa Claus is making a special stop at The Bank of LaFayette on Monday, December 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to make a direct deposit of Christmas cheer! Bring the kids, your holiday spirit, and your own camera — our loan officers are great, but photography isn’t in their job... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education Seeks Parent Input on Possible Four-Day School Week

Saturday, December 20

The Walker County Board of Education is exploring the possibility of transitioning to a four-day school week and is asking parents and guardians to share their feedback as part of the decision-making process. School officials say input from key stakeholders, particularly parents, is essential as... Read More.

COLD CASE: Seventeen Years Later, Authorities Seek New Leads in Michael Mullens Homicide

Friday, December 19

December 19, 2025, marks 17 years since Michael Mullens, a father and local business owner, was shot and killed outside his machine shop in Flintstone. The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says the case remains active and is again asking the public for help in... Read More.

22 Walker County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025

Thursday, December 18

Chattanooga State Technical Community College has recognized 22 students from Walker County for academic excellence by naming them to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 academic credit hours of college-level coursework... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Thursday, December 18

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Georgia 93.7 WQCH to Air Hour-Long Tribute to LaFayette Native Channing Wilson

Thursday, December 18

Georgia 93.7 WQCH will honor hometown artist Channing Wilson with a special hour-long tribute airing Friday morning at 9 a.m. The tribute, will feature a full hour of Wilson’s music, celebrating his growing career and recent national exposure on CBS-TV's "The Road". The broadcast highlights Wilson’s roots in LaFayette while showcasing... Read More.

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures Ahead of Christmas and New Year’s Travel

Wednesday, December 17

As Christmas and the New Year’s holiday approach, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is urging motorists to plan ahead and travel safely during the busy holiday period. To help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, Georgia DOT will temporarily suspend lane closures on... Read More.

Walker County Schools Announces 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year

Wednesday, December 17

Walker County Schools is celebrating excellence in education with the announcement of its 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year, honoring outstanding educators from across the district. Each honoree was selected by their individual school in recognition of their dedication, compassion, and positive impact on students, families,... Read More.

City of LaFayette Announces Christmas Holiday Closures and Garbage Pickup Changes

Wednesday, December 17

LaFayette City offices will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 24 and 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Due to the holiday schedule, changes have been announced for residential garbage collection. Garbage normally collected on Monday and Tuesday will be picked up on Monday,... Read More.

LaFayette Monday & Tuesday Garbage Pick Up is Monday

Rossville Man Charged After DUI Crash Injures Unbuckled Child on Hwy. 27

Channing Wilson Shines at Ryman in Finale of The Road, Finishes Second

Santa Is Stopping at The Bank of LaFayette!

Walker County Board of Education Seeks Parent Input on Possible Four-Day School Week

COLD CASE: Seventeen Years Later, Authorities Seek New Leads in Michael Mullens Homicide

Walker County Restaurant Report

Georgia 93.7 WQCH to Air Hour-Long Tribute to LaFayette Native Channing Wilson

Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures Ahead of Christmas and New Year’s Travel

Walker County Schools Announces 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year

City of LaFayette Announces Christmas Holiday Closures and Garbage Pickup Changes

Local/Regional News

Queen City Lake Beach to Remain Closed as City Continues E. coli Investigation

Walker County Commissioners to Consider FY2027 Budget, Data Center Moratorium at August Meeting

Walker County Commissioners Discuss Possible Property Tax Increase to Fund Fire Department Expansion

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