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Georgia to Join Federal Education Tax Credit Program Beginning in 2027

Tuesday, January 20

Georgia will participate in a new federal education tax credit program designed to help families offset the cost of K-12 schooling and related expenses, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. Under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Georgia taxpayers will be eligible for a dollar-for-dollar... Read More.

Summerville BBQ Restaurant Burns

Tuesday, January 20

Henry's BBQ in Summerville caught fire Tuesday. The cause of the blaze and an estimate on the damage is unknown at this time. The restaurant located on Commerce Street is usually closed on Monday's and Tuesday's. Details are still coming in. We will update this... Read More.

Walker County School Board to Meet Tuesday

Sunday, January 18

The Walker County Board of Education will hold its regular session meeting Tuesday, January 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Department of Education Building, located at 301 North Cherokee Street in LaFayette. Board members will open the meeting with the call to... Read More.

No One Injured as Car Caught Fire on 75-South Saturday Night

Sunday, January 18

Nobody was injured after a car caught fire on I-75 Southbound Saturday night, The fire happened near the Ringgold exit. Only one car was involved in the blaze. Firefighters were on the scene by 11:30 Saturday night. Cause of the fire is unknown. Catoosa... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

Sunday, January 18

100 Taco Bell - Chickamauga 15 Major James Clark Gordon Ave Chickamauga, GA 88 Pizza Hut - Delivery Express/Chickamauga; #37622 55 Hwy 813 Chickamauga, GA 99 Wardlaw’s Lucky Eye Q 103 N Chattanooga St La Fayette, GA 97 Fairyland Clubhouse: The Lookout Mountain Club,... Read More.

2026 LaFayette High School Football Schedule

Thursday, January 15

Aug 7 – LFO (Away)(Scrimmage) Aug 21 – Chattooga (Away) Aug 28 – Dade (Home) Sept 11 – Ridgeland (Home) Sept 18 – North Murray (Home) Sept 25 – Murray County (Away) Oct 2 – Ringgold (Away) Oct 9 – Union County (Home) Oct 23 – Sonoraville (Home) Oct 30 – Rockmart (Away) Nov... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Vehicle Theft Case

Thursday, January 15

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating three individuals wanted in connection with the theft of three vehicles from a local car lot. Authorities have released the names and photos of the suspects and urge anyone with information about... Read More.

Georgia Man Arrested for Sending Explicit Images to Undercover Officer Posing as a Minor

Thursday, January 15

A Georgia man is facing felony charges after investigators say he sent nude photos and videos to an undercover law enforcement agent posing as a minor on Snapchat. According to an arrest report, an undercover agent in Chattanooga began communicating on January 6 with a... Read More.

22 Candidates Crowd Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Thursday, January 15

A crowded field is vying to succeed former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s heavily Republican 14th Congressional District, setting up a complex and potentially lengthy election cycle. A district attorney, a sitting state senator and a trash-hauling entrepreneur are among the 22 candidates... Read More.

Sanitary Sewer Spill Reported in Walker County

Thursday, January 15

McLemore Sewer, Inc. reported a sanitary sewer spill that occurred between January 14 and January 15, 2026, in Walker County. According to company officials, the spill resulted in a discharge into a downstream pond and an adjacent stream. The receiving waterway is an unnamed tributary... Read More.

Special Election Looms for Georgia Senate District 53 Following Colton Moore’s Congressional Bid

Wednesday, January 14

Voters in Georgia’s 53rd State Senate District will soon decide who will fill the seat vacated by Senator Colton Moore, who is seeking higher office following the departure of former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The 53rd District includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, and northern Floyd... Read More.

Cold Nights Ahead: Walker County Residents Urged to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

Wednesday, January 14

Walker County residents are urged to prepare for a stretch of cold weather expected this week, as overnight temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing across the area. The colder conditions could create challenges for homes, pets, and outdoor plants if precautions are not taken.... Read More.

Georgia to Join Federal Education Tax Credit Program Beginning in 2027

Summerville BBQ Restaurant Burns

Walker County School Board to Meet Tuesday

No One Injured as Car Caught Fire on 75-South Saturday Night

Walker County Restaurant Inspection Report

2026 LaFayette High School Football Schedule

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Vehicle Theft Case

Georgia Man Arrested for Sending Explicit Images to Undercover Officer Posing as a Minor

22 Candidates Crowd Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

Sanitary Sewer Spill Reported in Walker County

Special Election Looms for Georgia Senate District 53 Following Colton Moore’s Congressional Bid

Cold Nights Ahead: Walker County Residents Urged to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

Local/Regional News

National Park Service Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individual Seen on Lookout Mountain Trail

Three Inmates Injured in Gang-Related Altercation at Hays State Prison; Lockdowns Ordered Across Georgia

Friday Night Football Schedule

Destination Stays Helped Drive Tourism in Walker County