Library Closed Until Saturday
The LaFayette-Walker County Public Library will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Library will reopen Saturday morning at 10am.
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Cloudland at McLemore Resort Featured on CBS’s Hotels ByDESIGN
Cloudland at McLemore Resort will be showcased on national televisionSaturday as part of CBS’s Hotels ByDESIGN. The episode is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
The feature will take viewers inside the award-winning resort, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the vision, construction, and... Read More.
Enjoy Non-Stop Christmas Favorites on Georgia 93-7
Georgia 93-7 is spreading holiday cheer with a special Christmas music takeover, offering non-stop Christmas favorites beginning at 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve and continuing straight through Christmas Day.
Tune us in while wrapping up last-minute Christmas shopping, preparing holiday meals in the kitchen, or... Read More.
Walker County Government Offices to Close for Christmas Holiday
Walker County Government has announced that all county offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
County officials encourage residents to plan accordingly for any in-person services or administrative needs before or after the holiday... Read More.
Near-Record Warmth Expected for Christmas Day
Unseasonably warm weather is expected across the region this week, with Christmas Day shaping up to be one of the warmest on record. Forecasters say temperatures could place this Christmas among the top five warmest ever recorded locally, a sharp contrast to the typical... Read More.
Georgia PSC Approves Georgia Power Expansion Plan Amid Focus on Customer Costs
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan allowing Georgia Power to move forward with nearly 9,900 megawatts of new electricity generation to meet the demands of Georgia’s rapidly growing economy.
Georgia Power says the approval follows a stipulated agreement with the commission’s Public... Read More.
District Attorney Clay Fuller Announces Congressional Run in Georgia’s 14th District
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA - Georgia District Attorney Clay Fuller (R-Lookout Mountain) issues statement officially entering the 14th Congressional District race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene upon her upcoming retirement:
“Over the last two weeks, I’ve been in prayer and reflection with my family, and sought guidance... Read More.
High Fire Danger Expected This Afternoon in North Georgia
The National Weather Service is warning of high fire danger across parts of North Georgia this afternoon into the early evening. Relative humidity is expected to drop to 25% or lower for four or more hours, creating dry conditions.
Winds will be easterly at 7–12... Read More.
Dalton State College, Walker County Schools Partner to Strengthen Teacher Pipeline
Dalton State College and Walker County Schools have formalized a new partnership designed to strengthen Georgia’s educator pipeline by preparing future teachers and supporting workforce development across northwest Georgia.
Under the agreement, Dalton State education majors from Walker County will be guaranteed student-teaching placements within... Read More.
LaFayette Monday & Tuesday Garbage Pick Up is Monday
If your normal trash pick up day is Monday or Tuesday in LaFayette, get it out to the road early. Sanitation crews will be running a double route on Monday. Monday and Tuesday trash pick up will happen Monday. Be aware your pick up... Read More.
Rossville Man Charged After DUI Crash Injures Unbuckled Child on Hwy. 27
A Rossville man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove under the influence of drugs and injured a young passenger during a crash on Highway 27 northbound Saturday afternoon.
According to the Chattanooga Police Department, officers were first alerted by a caller who... Read More.
Channing Wilson Shines at Ryman in Finale of The Road, Finishes Second
Channing Wilson delivered one of the most talked-about performances of the night during the season finale of The Road, as the inaugural competition crowned its first winner Sunday, at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
Wilson was one of three finalists — alongside Cassidy Daniels and Adam... Read More.