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Walker County Couple Wanted After Dogs Found Dead, Neglected in Business Building

Monday, June 30

Arrest warrants have been issued for a Walker County couple after authorities discovered multiple dogs dead and others in distress inside a commercial building on McFarland Avenue. Ronald Lee Jackson, 48, and Melissa Sue Jackson, 43, are facing 17 charges, including six felony counts of... Read More.

Walker County Meth Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years After Major Drug Bust

Monday, June 30

June 30, 2025 | Walker County, GA — A major methamphetamine trafficker will spend the next decade behind bars following a large-scale drug seizure that netted over 40 ounces of meth in Northwest Georgia. Julie Abigail Manis was sentenced to 20 years, with 10 to... Read More.

Walker County Litter Control Committee to Hold Public Meeting

Sunday, June 29

The Walker County Litter Control Committee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Walker County Administration Building, located at 101 S. Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate... Read More.

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

Sunday, June 29

As Georgia enters the 2026 fiscal year on Tuesday, July 1, a wide range of new state laws will go into effect, impacting everything from taxes and education to healthcare and consumer protections. While some laws have already taken effect and others will roll... Read More.

Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

Sunday, June 29

The Georgia Department of Education has introduced a Student Bill of Rights, a new guiding document that outlines the essential rights of all K–12 students in the state’s public schools. Launched ahead of the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, the initiative aims to celebrate the... Read More.

Georgia Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Elementary Schools

Sunday, June 29

Starting this fall, cursive handwriting will once again be a part of the curriculum for Georgia elementary students. The Georgia Department of Education has updated its English Language Arts standards to include instruction in reading, writing, and building fluency in cursive for students in grades... Read More.

Walker County Meth Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years Following Undercover Sting

Friday, June 27

A Walker County woman is headed to prison for the next decade after selling methamphetamine to an undercover operative, concluding a successful sting operation by the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force. Sara Carroll was sentenced to 20 years—10 to be served in the... Read More.

Walker County Unveils Proposed $36.8 Million Budget for Fiscal 2026 Focus on Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Quality of Life Improvements

Friday, June 27

Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems presented a $36.8 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 to the Board of Commissioners on Thursday evening, outlining a spending plan focused on enhancing core government services and improving the lives of county residents. During a special called meeting,... Read More.

Chickamauga Man Convicted of Felony Murder in 2022 Shooting Death

Friday, June 27

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — A Chickamauga man has been convicted of felony murder and other charges in the 2022 shooting death of 53-year-old Danny Claire, following a week-long jury trial in Walker County Superior Court. Jeremy McCrary, 46, was found guilty on May 23, 2025,... Read More.

Walker County Sees Slight Uptick in May Unemployment

Thursday, June 26

Walker County’s unemployment rate rose slightly in May, reaching 3.2%, according to new data released by the Georgia Department of Labor. That’s up from 2.8% in April, marking a modest increase in the number of jobless residents. Neighboring counties also experienced similar trends. Catoosa County... Read More.

Walker County Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

Thursday, June 26

June 26, 2025 | Walker County, GA — A Walker County woman has been sentenced to 20 years—five to be served in prison—after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl, a synthetic opioid linked to a growing number of overdose deaths in Northwest Georgia. Mary Louis Harvey... Read More.

LaFayette High Senior Earns Associate Degree Before Graduation, Leads GNTC’s Dual Enrollment Success Story

Thursday, June 26

As a senior at LaFayette High School, Abby Davenport didn’t just graduate—she did so with an associate degree in Drafting Technology from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), making her one of the standout success stories of the Dual Enrollment program. Davenport participated in GNTC’s Dual... Read More.

Walker County Couple Wanted After Dogs Found Dead, Neglected in Business Building

Walker County Meth Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years After Major Drug Bust

Walker County Litter Control Committee to Hold Public Meeting

New Georgia Laws Take Effect July 1

Georgia Department of Education Introduces Student Bill of Rights

Georgia Reintroduces Cursive Writing in Elementary Schools

Walker County Meth Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years Following Undercover Sting

Walker County Unveils Proposed $36.8 Million Budget for Fiscal 2026 Focus on Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Quality of Life Improvements

Chickamauga Man Convicted of Felony Murder in 2022 Shooting Death

Walker County Sees Slight Uptick in May Unemployment

Walker County Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking

LaFayette High Senior Earns Associate Degree Before Graduation, Leads GNTC’s Dual Enrollment Success Story

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