Friday morning, March 21, 2025, the Walker County Sheriff Office will be holding a news conference to give an update on 65 year old Timothy McSears. He he was last seen March 6th at his residence on McSears Dr in LaFayette. We will provide...
Fairview, GA (March 19, 2025) – A request by two Walker County residents to have their dog euthanized by a local veterinarian results in their arrest.44-year old Anthony Griggs and 42-year old Crystal Spring Branch each face a charge of felony aggravated cruelty to...
Low humidity and gusty winds will lead to dangerous fire conditions today. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for our area where the most hazardous conditions are expected. Elsewhere, a Fire Danger Statement is in effect.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged!
While Tuesday, March 18, was the official Special Called Election Day, Walker County's Board of Elections went over and beyond to ensure voters had a chance to cast their ballots. Early voting started every weekday, two weeks prior to the election, with Saturday voting...
A wind advisory is in effect for tomorrow afternoon in far northwest GA. Winds Wednesday afternoon could gust up to 40 mph, especially in the higher elevations.
It's election day in Walker County. In LaFayette voters will be asked to select a new city councilman for Ward 1. Countywide, a renewal request from the school system on the education special purpose local option sales tax is on the ballot. Polls are...
Reminder: The first Litter Task Force meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17 at the Board of Commissioner's office (101 S Duke Street, LaFayette). If you are interested in volunteering, call our office Monday at 706-638-1437 or drop by at 5:30...