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Walker County Animal Shelter Launches “Holiday Hope” Adoption Event With Reduced Fees

Friday, November 28

The Walker County Animal Shelter is teaming up with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to help more local pets find homes this holiday season. The shelter is one of 300 locations nationwide participating in the “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption campaign, running December... Read More.

Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Draws Crowded Field of Candidates

Thursday, November 27

The race to fill Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is officially underway, less than a week after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign her seat effective January 5 — a full year before the end of her term. A dozen candidates have already declared... Read More.

Old Man Winter Is on the Way, Says Meteorologist Patrick Core

Wednesday, November 26

Old Man Winter is gearing up for an early arrival, according to Meteorologist Patrick Core, who has released his annual fearless winter forecast. Core says colder temperatures and an increased chance of winter precipitation could be headed our way soon. Residents are encouraged to... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Hosting “Stuffed with Love” Adoption Event

Wednesday, November 26

The Walker County Animal Shelter is inviting the community to take part in its “Stuffed with Love” adoption event, offering $0 adoption fees on select pets. Any dog or cat with orange, black, or brown coloring has its adoption fee fully sponsored. In addition the... Read More.

Identities Released in Fatal Chattooga County Fire

Tuesday, November 25

Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney has identified the two victims killed in an October 5 structure fire in the Ridgeway community near Trion. The victims were 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter, Theory Williams. The early-morning fire was reported before dawn, and emergency crews... Read More.

Walker County Connection Emerges in Chattanooga Child Neglect Case

Tuesday, November 25

A man with prior convictions in Walker County is now at the center of a child neglect investigation in Chattanooga, where authorities removed two young children from what police described as dangerous and unsanitary living conditions. Court records show Leon Woods, who pleaded guilty to... Read More.

Walker County Man Convicted in 2016 Shooting Death of DJ Fickey

Tuesday, November 25

A Walker County jury has convicted Marshall Payne of malice murder and felony murder in the 2016 shooting death of 28-year-old Donald “DJ” Fickey Jr., bringing closure to a case that lingered for nine years. The verdict was returned on Nov. 20 after a nearly... Read More.

Walker County Development Authority has rescheduled December meeting

Tuesday, November 25

The Walker County Development Authority has rescheduled its upcoming regular meeting. Originally set for Tuesday, December 9, the meeting will now take place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Walker County Civic Center, located at 10052 North... Read More.

Walker County mourns the loss of two longtime public servants.

Monday, November 24

Francis Elizabeth Farr, 91, of Rock Spring, passed away Thursday. A native of Atlanta, she spent most of her life in Walker County and served more than 20 years as a bailiff in Superior Court. Colleagues remember her for her compassion, dedication, and service... Read More.

Community Blood Drive Scheduled in Honor of the Millican Family

Monday, November 24

CHICKAMAUGA, GA — The Elizabeth Lee Methodist Church will host a blood drive on Saturday, December 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in honor of the Millican family. The event, organized in partnership with Blood Assurance, aims to encourage community members to give... Read More.

Walker County Jury Convicts Man in 2016 Killing; Press Conference Set for Today

Monday, November 24

A Walker County jury has found Marshall Payne guilty of Malice Murder and Felony Murder in the 2016 killing of DJ Fickey. The verdict was returned Thursday of last week, with jurors deliberating just 45 minutes before reaching their decision. Later today, the Lookout Mountain... Read More.

Channing Wilson Shines in Standout Performance as The Road Reaches Halfway Point

Sunday, November 23

Channing Wilson took center stage during Episode 6 of The Road, delivering what judges called the standout performance of the night as the competition officially passed its halfway mark. The remaining seven artists opened for Keith Urban in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The latest episodes featured... Read More.

Walker County Animal Shelter Launches “Holiday Hope” Adoption Event With Reduced Fees

Race to Replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Draws Crowded Field of Candidates

Old Man Winter Is on the Way, Says Meteorologist Patrick Core

Walker County Animal Shelter Hosting “Stuffed with Love” Adoption Event

Identities Released in Fatal Chattooga County Fire

Walker County Connection Emerges in Chattanooga Child Neglect Case

Walker County Man Convicted in 2016 Shooting Death of DJ Fickey

Walker County Development Authority has rescheduled December meeting

Walker County mourns the loss of two longtime public servants.

Community Blood Drive Scheduled in Honor of the Millican Family

Walker County Jury Convicts Man in 2016 Killing; Press Conference Set for Today

Channing Wilson Shines in Standout Performance as The Road Reaches Halfway Point

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