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Walker County Awarded 2026 Placemaking Project to Enhance Safety at Walker Rocks Park

Tuesday, November 18

Greater Chattanooga REALTORS® has selected Walker County as its 2026 Placemaking Project recipient, awarding funding to enhance safety and accessibility at Walker Rocks Park on the Walker County Civic Center campus in Rock Spring. The project will focus on adding a protective fence around the... Read More.

AAA: Thanksgiving Travel in Georgia to Hit All-Time High

Tuesday, November 18

AAA is forecasting a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period in Georgia, with more than 2.3 million residents expected to journey at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, November 25 and Monday, December 1. The estimate marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a... Read More.

Heritage High School Community Mourns Death of Student

Monday, November 17

The Heritage High School community is grieving following the death of a student on Friday, November 14, 2025, according to Catoosa County Schools. Superintendent Chance Nix said school and district staff acted swiftly Friday morning to ensure students felt safe and supported as the news... Read More.

Summerville Police Investigating Apparent Suicide at Fairway Recreation Center

Monday, November 17

Police are investigating the death of an individual found near the parking lot of the Fairway Recreation Center over the weekend. According to Captain Caine Railey, officers were called to the scene on Saturday, November 15, after the person was found unresponsive near the parking... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education to Tour Rossville Middle School Athletic Combo Field

Monday, November 17

The Walker County Board of Education will tour the new Rossville Middle School Athletic Combo Field on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The walkthrough is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on the campus of Ridgeland High School, located at 2478 Happy Valley Road in Rossville. The athletic... Read More.

Walker County Coroner’s Office Addresses False Reports About Student Deaths

Monday, November 17

Walker County, GA – The Walker County Coroner’s Office is clarifying recent misinformation circulating in the community that claimed local children from two schools had died by suicide. Coroner Billy Sims confirmed that these reports are false, and no such incidents have been reported... Read More.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Osburn Road Closure Begins Monday for Utility Work

Monday, November 17

Beginning Monday, November 24, Osburn Road from Myers Street to Highway 27 will be closed to through traffic as utility crews begin scheduled work in the area. Motorists traveling through the area are advised to use Myers Street and Wilder Road as the designated detour... Read More.

LaFayette Girls Roll to 64–28 Victory Behind Grant’s 22 Points

Monday, November 17

The LaFayette High School girls basketball team continued its strong start to the season Friday night, cruising to a 64–28 win over Oakwood. Sophomore standout Erin Grant powered the Ramblers’ offense with a game-high 22 points. Macee Casteel delivered a dominant performance in the paint,... Read More.

“The Road” Recap: Channing Wilson Tops the Night Again on ‘The Road’ as Field Narrows

Sunday, November 16

Channing Wilson continued his surge on The Road Sunday night, earning the highest audience rating for the third straight week and solidifying his status as one of the competition’s frontrunners. Wilson, who previously finished in the Top 3 in Week 1 and topped his group... Read More.

Restaurant Inspection Report

Sunday, November 16

100 Zaxby’s LaFayette 2316 N Main St LaFayette, GA 100 Mountain Cove Farm Resort 994 Dougherty Gap Rd Chickamauga, GA 97 Wendy’s 399 N Main St LaFayette, GA 95 Pizza Hut of LaFayette 405 N Main St PO Box 782165 LaFayette, GA 96 China... Read More.

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Arson That Nearly Killed Woman, Child

Sunday, November 16

A Summerville man accused of setting fire to a Gordon County home with a woman and small child inside early Saturday morning is now in custody. The Gordon County Sheriff’s Office said both victims “barely escaped with their lives,” and the house was completely destroyed... Read More.

District Attorney Clay Fuller Post A Op-ed For The American Spectator

Sunday, November 16

A Manhattan Project to Stop Socialism and Revive the American Dream Freedom, entrepreneurship, and disciplined policy can do more to fight poverty than any socialist program ever devised. by Clayton Fuller Last Tuesday’s elections were a wake-up call... Read More.

Walker County Awarded 2026 Placemaking Project to Enhance Safety at Walker Rocks Park

AAA: Thanksgiving Travel in Georgia to Hit All-Time High

Heritage High School Community Mourns Death of Student

Summerville Police Investigating Apparent Suicide at Fairway Recreation Center

Walker County Board of Education to Tour Rossville Middle School Athletic Combo Field

Walker County Coroner’s Office Addresses False Reports About Student Deaths

TRAFFIC ALERT: Osburn Road Closure Begins Monday for Utility Work

LaFayette Girls Roll to 64–28 Victory Behind Grant’s 22 Points

“The Road” Recap: Channing Wilson Tops the Night Again on ‘The Road’ as Field Narrows

Restaurant Inspection Report

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Arson That Nearly Killed Woman, Child

District Attorney Clay Fuller Post A Op-ed For The American Spectator

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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