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Walker County Schools Closed Monday

Saturday, January 24

From Walker County Schools: "Based on current weather conditions and forecasts of additional precipitation and extreme cold, Walker County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. We will continue to monitor conditions and make additional decisions as quickly as possible. Thank you for... Read More.

Road Conditions Update Issued as Crews Continue Winter Weather Preparations; Warming Shelters Open at Noon

Saturday, January 24

Local officials provided an 11:00 a.m. update Friday morning as crews continue preparations ahead of winter weather impacts across Walker County and the City of LaFayette. Residents can now view a live map showing the roads traveled by county crews at Read More.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to Close Visitor Facilities Due to Ice

Saturday, January 24

Several visitor facilities at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will temporarily close this weekend because of potentially hazardous ice conditions. According to the National Park Service, the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, the Lookout Mountain Battlefield Visitor Center, and Point Park will be closed beginning... Read More.

Chattooga County BOE Hiring Mechanic

Saturday, January 24

Chattooga County Board of Education 33 Middle School Rd. Summerville, Georgia 30747 706-859-3043 General Mechanic Immediate Opening Position:Full-time 194-day benefit eligible General Mechanic needed. This position works 12 months per year and could be to work overtime regularly. Pay range is $16.18 – $24.04 per hour based on experience. Qualifications:Minimum of... Read More.

When Will Conditions Get Bad?

Saturday, January 24

This is from the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. Click on image below to view...

Second Commercial Poultry Flock in Walker County Tests Positive for Avian Influenza

Saturday, January 24

The Georgia Department of Agriculture, working in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, has confirmed a second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Walker County. The confirmation marks the second detection... Read More.

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Saturday, January 24

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/24/26

Saturday, January 24

DATE: 1-23-2026 WALKER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER DAILY INTAKE REPORT TIME NAME OF INMATE ADMITTED LAST FIRST MIDDLE RACE / SEX AGE FELONY / MISD CHARGES 0930 GOINS ERIC LAMAR W/M 50 FELONY FALSE IMPRISMENT 1133 CLAY DERRICK MICAH B/M --- ----------- RETURN FROM COURT 1141 BESS JEFFREY DELORIE W/M 59 ----------- CONTEMPT OF COURT 1208 CARRINTON WYNTER LEIGHANN W/F 26 FELONY POSS OF COCAINE, POSS OF METH, POSS SHC II 1406 CROSS THOMAS BURL W/M 61 FELONY VOP

Warming Shelters in Walker County Open at Noon

Saturday, January 24

Walker County and the City of LaFayette will open warming shelters at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday for those impacted by the storm. The warming shelters will have cots, bottled water and snacks. Residents planning to stay overnight should bring their own bedding, including sheets,... Read More.

Friday Evening Weather Update

Friday, January 23

City of LaFayette Recreation Facilities to Close Saturday Due to Ice Storm Warning

Friday, January 23

All City of LaFayette Recreation facilities, including the LaFayette Golf Course, will be closed on Saturday, January 24, following an upgraded Ice Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service. City officials say forecasts continue to present multiple possible scenarios, prompting the decision to close... Read More.

Ice Storm Warning Issued for Walker County; Warming Shelters to Open Saturday

Friday, January 23

The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Walker County, effective from 7:00 a.m. Saturday through 10:00 a.m. Monday, as a major winter weather event is expected to impact the area. Forecasters predict ice accumulations of a quarter-inch or greater, which could... Read More.

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Walker County Schools Closed Monday

Road Conditions Update Issued as Crews Continue Winter Weather Preparations; Warming Shelters Open at Noon

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to Close Visitor Facilities Due to Ice

Chattooga County BOE Hiring Mechanic

When Will Conditions Get Bad?

Second Commercial Poultry Flock in Walker County Tests Positive for Avian Influenza

Your Morning Weather Discussion

Walker County Sheriff Arrest Report 01/24/26

Warming Shelters in Walker County Open at Noon

Friday Evening Weather Update

City of LaFayette Recreation Facilities to Close Saturday Due to Ice Storm Warning

Ice Storm Warning Issued for Walker County; Warming Shelters to Open Saturday

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