Based on the extreme temperatures and the potential for black ice forming, Walker County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
5 P's of Cold Weather Preparedness...
Pets, Pipes, and Plants...
It's been mild for a few weeks and we may need a reminder of some important tips before the extreme temps hit our area. These are a few good ones. Find more at Weather.gov .
Schools and Government Closings for today:
Walker County Schools and Chickamauga City Schools are closed.
Catoosa County Schools are closed.
Dade County Schools are closed but will have a remote learning day for students.
Chattooga County is having a learn from home day. All... Read More.
Due to inclement weather, all City of LaFayette offices will open at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Trash pickup will be delayed until 8 a.m....Residents should set out their trash cans as usual.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Walker County. Current most-likely snow totals are up to 0.5" in far north Georgia with a potential for amounts of 1 inch in higher elevations. Please make note of the following schedule changes due to the... Read More.
Update:
The water outage has been restored. There was a water outage in LaFayette affecting West Reed, Diamond Cir., Sequatchie Trl., East Reed, Loughridge Ln., Forest Way Dr., Glen Eden Way, and Ringgold Rd. Crews identified a water main break on West Reed Road as... Read More.
The parking lot of the Walker County office of the Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is being repaved this week. Visitors to the DFCS or Child Support office should park in the employee parking area at the rear of the building, and... Read More.