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A Hamilton County man is facing charges after an affidavit says he raped a LaFayette minor after giving her marijuana and alcohol.  The affidavit says Chattanooga Police responded to the Chattanoogan Hotel on September 19th in relation to a call about an alleged sexual... Read More.

The Walker County Community Emergency Response Team is looking for new volunteers.  The team helps the community during the threat of severe weather.  They will hold an informational meeting on Thursday November 30th.  The meeting will start at 6:30 at the Armuchee Valley Community... Read More.

The Walker County Sheriffs Office is asking for your help.  Authorities are searching for a man and woman who they say were involved in an incident at a local business.  You can see the individuals at DiscoverWalker.com.  Police say that just because they are... Read More.

I-59 south of Trenton in Dade County is back open after a wildfire shut it down Tuesday.  Dade County EMA says both I-59 and McKaig Road have re-opened.  They say to use caution when traveling the area due to low visibility and the presence... Read More.

Walker County authorities are asking for your help in locating a missing teen.  17-year-old Stephanie Vanessa Catalan Hernandez was last seen Saturday morning at 8am.  She left her Rossville home with an unknown person.  Stephanie is 4-foot-6 and weighs 125 pounds.  If you know... Read More.

An updated on the fires burning on Highway 157 on Lookout Mountain.  According to Georgia Forestry yesterday, the fire is now 99% contained.  706 acres have been impacted by the blaze that has been ruled as arson.  We'll keep you updated as more information... Read More.

Unique Fabricating in LaFayette has shut down.  The closing laid off approximately 175 employees without notice.  The move happened around mid-day Wednesday.  The Georgia Department of Labor says they were not given a heads up about the closure.  The Georgia WARN Act requires plants... Read More.

Four counties including Walker have been designated as a natural disaster area due to drought conditions.  State Representative Mike Cameron made the announcement yesterday.  Those who have been impacted by the drought can apply for USDA FSA loans.  Farmers in Walker County have until... Read More.

Election results from yesterday.  The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax on the ballot in Walker County passed with 67% of the vote.  The 1% tax will be used to fund road paving across the county.  The LaFayette Council Member at Large winner... Read More.

Today is election day in Walker County.  There are municipal races on the ballot today as well as the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum.  The polling locations are open until 7pm this evening. The fire on Highway 157 on Lookout Mountain has... Read More.

Walker County Chairman Shannon Whitfield has issued a burn ban for the county. The burn ban is in effect until December 19th.  The ban covers all outdoor burning including, small piles of natural vegetation, yard debris and campfires.  Extremely dry conditions continue to pose... Read More.