Keep an eye on the weather today. Not just for the heat, but for active weather moving into the area. A weak cold front will bring our best chance of showers and thunderstorms from mid-afternoon into the evening. A few strong to severe storms are possible, with damaging winds the main concern, but the overall threat is isolated. Temperatures will ease slightly behind the front, but remain in the low to mid-90s. Hot weather and spotty afternoon storm chances continue through the rest of the week. Patrick Core has your forecast all day on Georgia 93-7.
Walker County authorities arrested a 22-year-old man on Friday on charges of aggravated child molestation. James Tyrone Knight was arrested on Friday morning. We’re working to learn more. On Saturday 22-year-old Spencer Gene Fowler was arrested in the early morning. Fowler was charged with possession of meth, possession of a schedule II controlled substance. You can find the complete arrest reports on our website at DiscoverWalker.com.
The walking trail at the Walker County Civic Center will temporarily close again today as crews begin the final phase of remediation work. Weather permitting, crews will spread rock across the trail and install additional drainage pipes over the next several weeks. Once complete, the trail will receive a new asphalt surface. The project is funded through the Recreational Trails Program and is designed to prevent future washouts and improve year-round accessibility. The trail will remain closed during construction, and weather could affect the schedule.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session tomorrow at one p-m to continue discussions on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and millage rate. The meeting will be held in the conference room at Courthouse Annex One, 101 South Duke Street in LaFayette. The work session is open to the public.
The Chickamauga City Council will consider applying for two-million dollars in state funding for improvements along Lee Gordon Mill Road. The project would address roadway safety, water service and stormwater infrastructure, including a blind hill near Crittenden Avenue and a proposed traffic circle. The council will also consider relocating aging water lines and upgrading drainage. The meeting is today at four at 1817 Lee Clarkson Road. The proposed grant would be through the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank.