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Walker County Officials Address Financial Health, FY2027 Budget Challenges

Monday, August 17

Walker County officials say the county remains in a strong financial position despite facing difficult decisions involving spending, revenue and service levels in the upcoming fiscal year. In a release, Walker County Government sought to clarify the difference between the county’s annual operating budget and... Read More.

Queen City Scoops Rambler Coach’s Corner Airs Tonight on Georgia 93.7 WQCH

Monday, August 17

Georgia 93.7 WQCH is bringing LaFayette High School sports directly to Rambler fans tonight with the Queen City Scoops Rambler Coach’s Corner. The weekly show will air tonight, Monday, from 6 to 7 p.m. and will originate live from Queen City Scoops, located next to... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, August 16

95 Railhead Station 122 Gordon St Chickamauga, GA 100 Great Wall 13311 N Hwy 27 STE 1 Chickamauga, GA 100 Cesario’s Pizzaria 321 McFarland Ave Rossville, GA 100 Geo’s Smokehouse 713 S Chattanooga St LaFayette, GA 100 Naomi Elementary 4036 E Hwy 136... Read More.

Chickamauga Council to Consider $2 Million Grant Application for Major Road Project

Friday, August 14

The Chickamauga City Council will consider applying for $2 million in state funding for a project aimed at improving roadway safety, water service and stormwater infrastructure along Lee Gordon Mill Road. The matter is the only item of new business on the agenda for the... Read More.

Walker County Civic Center Walking Trail to Close for Final Improvements

Friday, August 14

The walking trail on the Walker County Civic Center campus will temporarily close again later this month as crews begin the final phase of remediation work. Weather permitting, construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 17, and continue for several weeks. During that time, crews... Read More.

LaFayette Volleyball Defeats Ridgeland

Friday, August 14

The LaFayette Lady Ramblers picked up two wins on the road Thursday, defeating Cedartown 25-7 and 25-17 before sweeping Ridgeland 25-13 and 25-10. The Ramblers’ JV squad also earned two victories. LaFayette will return home for a busy week of volleyball. Both varsity and JV... Read More.

Roadway Safety Improvements Underway in Chickamauga, Rossville Areas

Thursday, August 13

A roadway safety improvement project is now underway in portions of the Chickamauga and Rossville areas, with work expected to continue for about a month. According to Walker County officials, a contractor is completing safety improvements along Johnson Road, Five Points Road and Wilson Road. The... Read More.

Walker County Looks to Sell Unused Properties, Return Land to Tax Rolls

Thursday, August 13

Walker County is looking to return several pieces of county-owned property to the tax rolls, beginning with a vacant tract of land in Rossville that has been in the county’s possession for nearly two decades. County officials say Walker County has accumulated a number of... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners Delay Budget Vote, Approve 180-Day Data Center Moratorium

Thursday, August 13

The Walker County Board of Commissioners delayed action on the county’s proposed FY2027 budget while taking up several other matters during its Aug. 6 meeting, including a temporary moratorium on data centers, a veterans housing project and a proposed increase in Walker Transit fares. Commissioners... Read More.

Georgia Squirrel Season Opens Saturday

Thursday, August 13

Georgia’s small-game hunters will have another opportunity to head into the woods beginning this weekend, as squirrel season opens statewide on Saturday. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division says the 2026-27 squirrel season will run through February 28, 2027. Hunters may take... Read More.

Walker County Commissioners to Hold Special Work Session on FY2027 Budget, Millage Rate

Thursday, August 13

The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session next week to continue discussions surrounding the county’s upcoming budget and millage rate. The work session is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Walker... Read More.

LaFayette City Council to hold work sesson Friday

Thursday, August 13

The City Council will be holding a work session at City Hall at 3:30 PM Friday 8/14 to discuss planning.

Walker County Officials Address Financial Health, FY2027 Budget Challenges

Queen City Scoops Rambler Coach’s Corner Airs Tonight on Georgia 93.7 WQCH

Walker County Restaurant Report

Chickamauga Council to Consider $2 Million Grant Application for Major Road Project

Walker County Civic Center Walking Trail to Close for Final Improvements

LaFayette Volleyball Defeats Ridgeland

Roadway Safety Improvements Underway in Chickamauga, Rossville Areas

Walker County Looks to Sell Unused Properties, Return Land to Tax Rolls

Walker County Commissioners Delay Budget Vote, Approve 180-Day Data Center Moratorium

Georgia Squirrel Season Opens Saturday

Walker County Commissioners to Hold Special Work Session on FY2027 Budget, Millage Rate

LaFayette City Council to hold work sesson Friday

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