Walker County Schools Closed Thanksgiving Week
Walker County Schools will be closed this week. The district says students will return to class on Monday, December 1st.
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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake In Walker County Sunday Morning
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A small earthquake rattled part of Walker County Sunday morning.The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 2.4 magnitude quake struck just outside LaFayette at about 6:37 a.m. The quake was centered roughly 2.4 miles southwest of town at a depth of about 3.4... Read More.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation from Congress
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Rome Republican representing Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, announced Friday evening that she will resign from Congress. In an unexpected video message posted to social media, Greene said her final day in office will be January 5, 2026.
Greene was... Read More.
LaFayette to Begin Annual Leaf Pickup December 1
The City of LaFayette will begin its annual leaf pickup on Monday, December 1, with the leaf truck starting its first round in Ward 1. Crews will move through each ward in numerical order until the first pass is complete.
A second and final pickup... Read More.
Georgia Officials Urge Residents to Review Outdoor Fire Rules
With the statewide burn ban now lifted, Georgia residents are encouraged to review safety guidelines before burning yard debris or hosting outdoor fires.
The annual ban, in place from May 1 through September 30, has ended, allowing the burning of hand-piled natural vegetation—such as leaves,... Read More.
LaFayette Girls Earn Strong Wins Over Dade County
The LaFayette High School girls basketball program picked up a pair of victories against Dade County, with both the varsity and junior varsity teams coming away with wins.
The varsity squad earned a 43–30 victory despite battling significant foul trouble throughout the game. Strong defensive... Read More.
GDOT to Suspend Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
The Georgia Department of Transportation is giving Thanksgiving travelers some relief on the roads this year. GDOT announced it will suspend construction-related lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, through 10... Read More.
Deadly Crash on State Route 151 Claims Life of Passenger
Georgia State Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday afternoon on State Route 151, also known as Alabama Highway.
According to a preliminary report, the wreck happened shortly after 4 p.m. on November 10. Investigators say a young female juvenile with... Read More.
State Budget Sends Millions to Georgia Schools for Poverty Support and Mental Health Services
Georgia school districts are receiving a major boost to support student needs, with more than $15 million allocated to assist economically disadvantaged students and an additional $19.6 million dedicated to strengthening mental health services. The funds were added to the FY26 state budget by... Read More.
Chattooga County Woman Dies in Tuesday Morning House Fire
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 43 year old Bobbie Marie Blackmon, according to the Chattooga County Coroner.
A Chattooga County woman died Tuesday morning after a house fire on Maryland Drive, marking the county’s fourth fire-related fatality of 2025.
The Coroner’s Office was notified... Read More.
eRead Kids Ebook Collection Moving to New App on December 3
The Georgia Public Library Service has announced an upcoming change for families who use the eRead Kids digital collection. Beginning December 3, the eRead Kids catalog of children’s ebooks and audiobooks will transition from the Boundless app to The Palace Project app.
According to the... Read More.
WCSO Issues Warning About Phone Scam Impersonating Local Deputy
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to an ongoing phone scam in which callers falsely identify themselves as “Lieutenant Gilleland” from the sheriff’s office. According to officials, the scammer tells citizens they have missed a court date and now have an active... Read More.