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Georgia Officials Urge Caution as Off-Highway Vehicle Crashes Rise Statewide

Sunday, July 20

With summer activities in full swing, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a renewed call for caution when operating multipurpose off-highway vehicles (MPOHVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and golf carts. According to DPS data, from January 1 through June 20,... Read More.

Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week

Sunday, July 20

Residents across north and central Georgia should prepare for dangerously high heat indices, which are expected to climb above 100 degrees beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week. The National Weather Service warns that Heat Advisories are increasingly likely for Sunday, Monday, and... Read More.

Walker County Restaurant Report

Sunday, July 20

100 VFW Post 3679 98 Memorial Dr. Rossville, GA 100 Walker County Nutrition Center 636 S Main St. La Fayette, GA 96 Amigos Mexican Conina, LLC 55 McFarland Ave. Rossville, GA 100 Candlelight Forest 9862 Hwy 193 Chickamauga, GA 100 Hidden Hollow Resort 463... Read More.

LaFayette Business Owner to Provide Work Experience for GNTC Adult Education Students

Saturday, July 19

LaFayette, GA — Sherry Gilreath, owner of Sherr Bear Bargain Binz, is giving back to her community by offering employment opportunities to adult education students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Gilreath, 35, manages all aspects of her business—from marketing and hiring to ordering inventory... Read More.

New Spur Road Enhances Safety at W. North Main and Gordon Pond Intersection in LaFayette

Saturday, July 19

LAFAYETTE, GA – After several residents voiced concerns about the safety of turning from W. North Main Street onto Gordon Pond Road, the City of LaFayette took action to improve the intersection. Community members cited limited visibility and fast-moving traffic as ongoing issues. In response,... Read More.

Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone

Thursday, July 17

ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in June, matching May’s rate and remaining six-tenths of a percentage point below the national average, the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) announced Thursday. The report also revealed a historic jobs milestone for the state, as... Read More.

Rossville Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Abandoned at Shelter

Wednesday, July 16

A Rossville man has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog was found tied to a tree outside an East Ridge animal shelter, left without food or water for several hours. According to an affidavit obtained by Local 3 News, 36-year-old Bryan Gardenhire was... Read More.

Walker County Begins 2025-2026 Road Paving Project

Wednesday, July 16

Walker County, GA — Work has officially begun on the 2025-2026 road paving schedule, with contractors starting resurfacing efforts earlier this month. Initial work focused on several roads on the south end of Lookout Mountain, including Yankee Road, Old State Road, and Ridge Road. This... Read More.

Hubbard Wins Democratic Primary for Public Service Commission District 3

Tuesday, July 15

The Democratic race for Georgia’s Public Service Commission District 3 seat has been decided. Peter Hubbard secured a victory over Kiesha Sean Waites in Tuesday’s primary runoff election. While voter turnout remained low in some areas — including Walker County, where only 78 ballots were... Read More.

LaFayette Fire and Rescue Releases Mid-Year Call Totals

Tuesday, July 15

The City of LaFayette has released its fire and emergency response statistics for the first half of 2025, highlighting the volume and variety of calls handled by LaFayette Fire and Rescue. From January through June, the department responded to a total of 907 calls. Medical... Read More.

Walker County Board of Education Announces Upcoming Meeting

Tuesday, July 15

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — The Walker County Board of Education has announced the Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Walker County Schools Central Office, located at 301 North Cherokee Street in LaFayette. BOE... Read More.

Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

Tuesday, July 15

Rossville, GA — July 6, 2025Authorities in Walker County are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent theft. According to investigators, the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, when an unidentified white male entered a residence... Read More.

Georgia Officials Urge Caution as Off-Highway Vehicle Crashes Rise Statewide

Dangerous Heat Expected Across North Georgia This Week

Walker County Restaurant Report

LaFayette Business Owner to Provide Work Experience for GNTC Adult Education Students

New Spur Road Enhances Safety at W. North Main and Gordon Pond Intersection in LaFayette

Georgia Unemployment Steady at 3.5% as State Hits Historic Jobs Milestone

Rossville Man Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Abandoned at Shelter

Walker County Begins 2025-2026 Road Paving Project

Hubbard Wins Democratic Primary for Public Service Commission District 3

LaFayette Fire and Rescue Releases Mid-Year Call Totals

Walker County Board of Education Announces Upcoming Meeting

Walker County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspect

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