The National Park Service is conducting a prescribed burn today and tomorrow at Chickamauga Battlefield. Officials say about 850 acres near Viniard-Alexander Road, east of LaFayette Road and west of Alexander Bridge Road, will be included. Areas affected include West, Central and East Viniard Alexander, along with Brotherton East. A possible additional burn could take place in Brotherton North. This is the third of five planned burns over the next several years. The goal is to restore historic landscapes, reduce hazardous fuels and control invasive vegetation. Several roads in the area will be temporarily restricted while the burn is underway.
Time is running out for anyone planning to run for office in Walker County. Qualifying for the 2026 General Primary and General Election ends at noon this Friday, March 6th. Seats up for election include District One and District Two on the Walker County Board of Commissioners, along with District Two and District Three on the Board of Education. The qualifying fee to run for the Board of Commissioners is 592 dollars and 80 cents. For the Board of Education, the fee is 36 dollars. Candidates must complete qualifying before the Friday deadline to appear on the ballot.
Pre-K enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 school year in Walker County Schools. Families planning to apply for Pre-K must complete the district’s online lottery application. School officials encourage parents to review Pre-K procedures and FAQs before submitting their forms. Enrollment services are handled at the district’s Enrollment Office, located inside the Advancing Education Building on Osburn Road in Chickamauga. Anyone needing an affidavit of residency must enroll in person. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 3:30, with appointments available by calling 706-375-7947.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services is warning residents about a phishing scam involving fake text messages claiming to be from state agencies. Officials say the messages ask for payment for supposed tickets or threaten driver’s license suspension. The agency stresses these texts are not legitimate and are designed to steal personal information. DDS says it will never contact anyone by text asking for payment or personal details. Residents are urged not to click suspicious links and to check their license status only through the official website.
It’s been a strong week for LaFayette High School athletics. At a meet hosted by Heritage High School, Porter Sentell won the boys 100-meter dash and long jump, while Kevin Carmichael took first in the 110 hurdles. Daniel Rivera also captured first in the high jump. In soccer, the Rambler JV boys defeated Ridgeland High School three to nothing at home. And in golf, the Rambler and Lady Rambler teams opened the season with a sweep at Nob North Golf Course.