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Walker County Commission Approves New Fire Station Plans, Addresses Data Center Moratorium and County Projects

Thursday, October 1

The Walker County Board of Commissioners handled several county projects, property matters and resolutions during its latest meeting, while Chairwoman Angie Teems provided updates on ongoing work across the county. Among the updates, Teems said the county’s Data Center Study Committee is planning a field... Read More.

Georgia Voter Registration Deadline Is October 5

Thursday, October 1

Georgians have until Monday, October 5, to register to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, which include races for governor and U.S. Senate. The deadline applies to residents who have recently turned 18, moved to Georgia, changed addresses within the state, or have never registered... Read More.

Outdoor Burning Ban Ends Thursday in Walker County

Thursday, October 1

Walker County residents will once again be allowed to burn leaves and other yard debris beginning Thursday, October 1, as Georgia’s annual summer open burning restrictions come to an end. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s seasonal burn ban runs from May 1 through September 30... Read More.

Walker County Launches Redesigned Website with New Features, Accessibility Tools

Wednesday, September 30

Walker County has launched a newly redesigned website, marking the county’s first major redevelopment of its online presence in nine years. The updated Walkercountyga.gov includes enhanced accessibility tools, reorganized navigation and several new sections aimed at making county information and services easier for residents to... Read More.

State Rep. Mike Cameron Speaks to Chattanooga Valley Middle School Government Classes

Wednesday, September 30

Students at Chattanooga Valley Middle School recently had the opportunity to hear from Georgia State Rep. Mike Cameron as part of their State Government classes. Cameron visited the school to speak with students about state government, giving them an opportunity to hear directly from one... Read More.

Georgia Debuts New ‘I Voted’ Sticker Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections

Wednesday, September 30

Georgia voters will have a new way to show they participated in the 2026 elections, with a newly designed “I Voted” sticker making its debut at polling places across the state. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the new sticker Tuesday. The design features... Read More.

Fall Break At The MARS Brings Free Community Movie And Retro-Horror Double Feature To LaFayette

Wednesday, September 30

The Matchbox Drive-Thru Wedding Chapel and Matchbox Mystery Experiences are bringing Fall Break at the MARS to historic MARS Theatre in downtown LaFayette on Thursday, October 15. The day begins at 1:00 PM with a completely FREE community screening of The Little Princess (1939), starring... Read More.

Friday Night Football Schedule

Tuesday, September 29

Adairsville at Northwest Whitfield Armuchee at Coosa Cartersville at Cass Christian Heritage at Gordon Lee Dalton at Allatoona Fannin Co. at Dade Co. Gordon Central at Chattooga Heritage at Ridgeland LaFayette at Ringgold Southeast Whitfield at Calhoun Union Co. at Sonoraville

Chattooga County Schools Clarifies $200 Million Tax Digest Increase, Says Figure Is Not New School Revenue

Monday, September 28

Chattooga County Schools is providing additional information about the county’s roughly $200 million increase in taxable property value following community questions about what the growth means for local taxpayers and the school system’s budget. AllOnGeorgia reached out to Chattooga County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Helie... Read More.

Georgia Secretary of State Opens Investigation Into House Candidate Over Alleged Voting in Two States

Monday, September 28

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has opened an investigation into allegations that a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives voted in primary elections in both Georgia and Nevada during the 2026 election cycle. The Secretary of State’s Office announced the investigation Sept. 24,... Read More.

Recreation Center Playground to Close Tuesday Morning for Maintenance

Monday, September 28

The playground at the Recreation Center will be temporarily closed Tuesday morning, Sept. 29, while crews perform scheduled maintenance. According to an announcement, the playground will be closed from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Visitors are asked to stay off the playground during the maintenance... Read More.

Walker County Data Center Committee Weighs Industrial Zoning, Future Development Rules

Monday, September 28

The Walker County Data Center Study Committee continued its examination of potential regulations Thursday, focusing on zoning classifications and whether future data center development should be limited to designated industrial areas. During the committee’s third meeting, members discussed Walker County’s existing zoning districts and the... Read More.

Walker County Commission Approves New Fire Station Plans, Addresses Data Center Moratorium and County Projects

Georgia Voter Registration Deadline Is October 5

Outdoor Burning Ban Ends Thursday in Walker County

Walker County Launches Redesigned Website with New Features, Accessibility Tools

State Rep. Mike Cameron Speaks to Chattanooga Valley Middle School Government Classes

Georgia Debuts New ‘I Voted’ Sticker Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections

Fall Break At The MARS Brings Free Community Movie And Retro-Horror Double Feature To LaFayette

Friday Night Football Schedule

Chattooga County Schools Clarifies $200 Million Tax Digest Increase, Says Figure Is Not New School Revenue

Georgia Secretary of State Opens Investigation Into House Candidate Over Alleged Voting in Two States

Recreation Center Playground to Close Tuesday Morning for Maintenance

Walker County Data Center Committee Weighs Industrial Zoning, Future Development Rules

Local/Regional News

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County

LaFayette Lady Ramblers Fall in Five Sets in State Final Four

New Report Reveals Explosions and Dangerous Conditions During Deadly Rossville Shed Fire

Walker County Data Center Committee Moves Toward Stricter Development Regulations