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Walker County Commission to Decide on Future of 2026 SPLOST Funds at Special Meeting

Monday, August 25

Millions in local sales tax revenue will be the focus Tuesday evening as the Walker County Board of Commissioners convenes for a special called meeting to address funding from the upcoming 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). County officials are expected to review... Read More.

LaFayette Cross-Country Teams Hold Their Own at Heritage Meet

Monday, August 25

The LaFayette High School cross-country team turned in a strong showing this past Saturday at a highly competitive meet hosted by Heritage High School, which featured 28 high school teams from the region. In the boys' division, the Ramblers earned an impressive 8th-place team finish... Read More.

Walker County Authorities Searching for Missing Teen

Saturday, August 23

LAFAYETTE, GA – The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Mckenzie Payton Cardin, who was reported missing on Thursday evening. Cardin, described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, was... Read More.

Dramatic Arrest in Catoosa County Leads to Multiple Charges, ICE Custody

Friday, August 22

A dramatic incident in Catoosa County involving the arrest of a man now in federal custody has sparked significant public attention after a bystander’s intervention led to their own arrest. The event, recorded and shared widely on social media, has drawn thousands of views. The... Read More.

Candidates Qualify for LaFayette Municipal Election on November 4

Thursday, August 21

The City of LaFayette has announced the list of candidates who have qualified for the upcoming municipal election scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Incumbent Phillip "Andy" Arnold will seek re-election for mayor. For municipal judge, Kenneth Maples is the sole candidate to qualify. In Ward... Read More.

Walker County Awarded $15,000 AARP Grant for Adventure Acres Connectivity Project

Thursday, August 21

Walker County has been awarded a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge grant to support expanded digital access at the future site of Adventure Acres. Representatives from AARP Georgia visited the location this week to formally present the grant. The funding will be used to install a... Read More.

Walker County Investigators Seek Public’s Help Identifying Individual in Ongoing Case

Thursday, August 21

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man connected to an ongoing investigation. The individual, shown in a recently released photo, was seen driving a dark-colored SUV in the area of 730 West James Street in Rossville around... Read More.

Ramblers Rally Past Calhoun After 7-Run Deficit, Weather Delays

Thursday, August 21

In a dramatic comeback effort marked by grit, patience, and power at the plate, the LaFayette Ramblers softball team overcame a 7-run deficit and two weather delays to defeat Calhoun in a thrilling contest this week. Senior pitcher Marlie Day anchored the Ramblers defensively, going... Read More.

Walker County Health Inspections: Seven Earn Perfect Scores, One Falls Below 95

Thursday, August 21

The latest health inspection results are in for local food establishments, and seven Walker County businesses earned perfect scores of 100, signaling top-tier food safety and sanitation standards. Among the highest scorers are a mix of restaurants, catering services, and mobile food vendors: LaFayette Golf... Read More.

GNTC Student Becomes First Male Wheelchair Athlete Named to U.S. Para-Karate Team

Tuesday, August 19

Joel Westbrook, an 18-year-old student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), has made history as the first male wheelchair athlete named to the U.S. Para-Karate Team. He will compete in the Para-Karate division of the 2025 Karate World Championships in Cairo, Egypt, this November. Westbrook,... Read More.

Georgia Agriculture Department Warns Against Unlicensed Pest Control Operators

Tuesday, August 19

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is urging residents to be cautious following a sharp rise in reports of unlicensed individuals going door-to-door offering pest control services. According to the GDA’s Structural Pest Division, 175 violations have been documented this year involving individuals operating without... Read More.

USPS to Honor Late President Jimmy Carter with Commemorative Stamp

Tuesday, August 19

The United States Postal Service will honor the late President Jimmy Carter with a commemorative Forever stamp, set to be released on October 1 in Atlanta — the day that would have marked his 101st birthday. The stamp features a 1982 oil-on-linen portrait of the... Read More.

Walker County Commission to Decide on Future of 2026 SPLOST Funds at Special Meeting

LaFayette Cross-Country Teams Hold Their Own at Heritage Meet

Walker County Authorities Searching for Missing Teen

Dramatic Arrest in Catoosa County Leads to Multiple Charges, ICE Custody

Candidates Qualify for LaFayette Municipal Election on November 4

Walker County Awarded $15,000 AARP Grant for Adventure Acres Connectivity Project

Walker County Investigators Seek Public’s Help Identifying Individual in Ongoing Case

Ramblers Rally Past Calhoun After 7-Run Deficit, Weather Delays

Walker County Health Inspections: Seven Earn Perfect Scores, One Falls Below 95

GNTC Student Becomes First Male Wheelchair Athlete Named to U.S. Para-Karate Team

Georgia Agriculture Department Warns Against Unlicensed Pest Control Operators

USPS to Honor Late President Jimmy Carter with Commemorative Stamp

Local/Regional News

Chickamauga Begins Storm Debris Cleanup, Residents Asked to Request Pickup

Walker County Voters Preparing for Georgia General Primary Runoff Election

Local Historian to Share Walker County’s Rich History at Community Presentation

Walker County Residents Invited to Final Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Meeting