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April 15th Hwy 27 Northbound Center Point Rd/Walker Industrial Drive Accident Information
A northbound Hwy 27 lane was shut down earlier due to a massive accident in North LaFayette near Noble on Hwy 27 at Center Point Rd/Walker Industrial Drive just after 4 pm. Emergency vehicles arrived quickly on scene and Georgia State Patrol was out... Read More.
High Risk Of Fire Danger Today-Outdoor Burning Is Strongly Discouraged
Our area is under a high risk of fire danger warning through this evening. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
Walker County Launches Spay/Neuter Voucher Program to Combat Crisis of Unwanted Animals
LaFayette, GA (April 15, 2025) - Walker County will make vouchers available to residents beginning today for free spay/neuter services for their companion animals. The vouchers will be accepted at participating veterinarian offices in Walker County and will also cover the cost of microchipping... Read More.
The Unsolved Homicide of Mary Angela “Angie” Woody Smith
In October 1982, the skeletal remains of 17-year-old Mary Angela “Angie” Woody Smith were discovered in a wooded area near Rossville, Georgia. She had been missing since July 10, 1982, when she was last seen in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her death was ruled a homicide,... Read More.
City of LaFayette Ward 1 Council Seat Filled by Tom Langford Tonight
LaFayette, GA-Tonight, a new council member will be sworn in to fill the Ward 1 seat. Tom Langford was elected in the March 18 special election to serve the remainder of the late Mr. Beacher Garmany’s term. Mr. Langford grew up in LaFayette along... Read More.
Walker County Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19
Walker County has some amazing dispatchers who work at the 911 Center. This year, the team has already worked multiple weather events, a massive brush fire, a triple murder/suicide, a plane crash and other highly stressful situations, in addition to the calls they normally... Read More.
GNTC Appoints Four New Members to Board of Directors
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the appointments of Eddie Elsberry, Melissa Free, Kristine Godfrey and Matt Sawhill to its Board of Directors.
Elsberry, Free, Godfrey and Sawhill were sworn in at the March Board of Directors meeting.
Since 2000, Elsberry has worked at Berry College... Read More.
Frost Advisory for Walker County Through Sunday Morning
Temperatures across portions of the area will drop into the low-to-mid 30s tonight, sufficient to support frost formation.
Be sure to take proper precautions to protect sensitive outdoor plants and pets from the cold.
Water Line Repair Notice – Hwy 341 Chickamauga
April 11th-The utility team will be conducting a water line repair tonight at 12:00 AM on S Highway 341, affecting the south end of the system. This timing was selected to minimize the impact on customers and traffic along this busy corridor.
Repair Start Time:... Read More.
LaFayette Farmers Market Pavilion Opens April 26th
In 2023, Downtown LaFayette welcomed the LaFayette Farmers Market to the heart of the city, in what is now known as the Downtown Commons. The vibrancy the market brought each Saturday morning was undeniable. Every week, around 1,000 visitors come to LaFayette to shop... Read More.
GNTC’s Commercial Truck Driving Summer Admissions Deadline is April 28th
GNTC's commercial trucks are looking good! You could be in one of these. Admissions deadline for summer is April 28. Visit the catalog for more information about their Commercial Truck Driving program HERE.