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Two People Charged With Animal Cruelty In Walker County

Fairview, GA (March 19, 2025) – A request by two Walker County residents to have their dog euthanized by a local veterinarian results in their arrest. 44-year old Anthony Griggs and 42-year old Crystal Spring Branch each face a charge of felony aggravated cruelty to... Read More.

Red Flag Warning Issued For Walker County

Low humidity and gusty winds will lead to dangerous fire conditions today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for our area where the most hazardous conditions are expected. Elsewhere, a Fire Danger Statement is in effect. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged!  

Remembering Chickamauga Police Officer Chuck Dunn

Officer Charles Snyder Dunn III, known affectionately to those who knew him best as, "Chuck," was shot during a murder-suicide earlier this month. After he was transported to an area hospital, physicians worked diligently to help him. Unfortunately, on March 13th, he succumbed to... Read More.

Wind Advisory For Walker County

A wind advisory is in effect for tomorrow afternoon in far northwest GA. Winds Wednesday afternoon could gust up to 40 mph, especially in the higher elevations.

Special Election in Walker County Today, March 18th

It's election day in Walker County. In LaFayette voters will be asked to select a new city councilman for Ward 1. Countywide, a renewal request from the school system on the education special purpose local option sales tax is on the ballot. Polls are... Read More.

First Litter Task Force Meeting In Walker

The first meeting of the Litter Task Force was a success! Those in attendance made several recommendations to help rid the county of its litter problems. Citizens from some Walker County communities, Walker County Landfill, Commission Chairwoman Teems, and more, were in attendance and... Read More.

Catch The Leprechaun 5K Success for Downtown LaFayette

The Inaugural Catch the Leprechaun 5k was a great success. There were 80 runners registered, and even with a time change due to the weather, a great turnout showed up to Downtown LaFayette! This year, not a single soul was able to catch the... Read More.

GBI Seeks Information In Unsolved Homicide

The GBI is seeking information on the death of 17-year-old Mary Angela Woodey Smith. On Wednesday, October 13, 1982, Smith’s skeletal remains were found in Rossville, Georgia. She was last seen on July 11, 1982, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her death was ruled a homicide. Anyone with... Read More.