Severe thunderstorms struck Walker County, Georgia, on Friday, May 2, 2025. Residents of LaFayette reported large hailstones, with Rhett Roberts sharing a notable photo on social media, of the hail at his home. The City of LaFayette experienced power outages, with city utility workers... Read More.
ROCK SPRING, GA — Walker County 4-H is bringing more summer excitement for local youth with the expansion of its popular day camp, open to children ages 7 to 11. The two-day camp will be held Thursday and Friday, June 12–13, 2025, from 9:00... Read More.
The agenda for the next Walker County Planning Commission meeting is posted below. The Planning Commission meets at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring.
Chickamauga, GA – The grace period for unsecured or uncovered vehicle loads in Walker County has officially ended. As of May 1, drivers who fail to properly secure their loads will no longer receive warnings—they will now be cited and required to appear in... Read More.
WALKER COUNTY, GA — Voters in Georgia will head to the polls Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for a special primary election to select Public Service Commissioners for Districts 2 and 3. Although the seats represent specific districts, all Georgia voters are eligible to vote... Read More.
Ringgold, GA— A Catoosa County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 30 years of sex offender probation after being convicted of soliciting a minor online and distributing child pornography.
James Myers, 52, was found guilty on all four counts of a... Read More.
Walker County, GA — The Walker County Animal Shelter is shining the spotlight on a very special pup this week: Stephanie, a sweet and affectionate dog who is now available for adoption.
Stephanie is a medium-sized dog with a gentle personality and a love for... Read More.
Chickamauga, GA — The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) is set to participate in the nationally recognized Empty the Shelters® event for the first time, joining nearly 400 shelters across the country in a coordinated effort to find loving homes for shelter pets.
From May... Read More.