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This is the weekend we fall back.  Make sure you set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.  It's also a good time to test your smoke alarms and replace those batteries if needed. The Walker County Detention Center reports... Read More.

According to the National Intergrated Drought Information System, the drought conditions in Walker County have been upgraded to extreme drought.  This marks the first time in four year that Walker County has been in extreme drought conditions.  The drought conditions are expected to remain... Read More.

The Walker County Detention Center booked five people on felony charges Monday.  Among those charged, Ashley Renee McNish, 42-years-old, was booked on possession of schedule II.  51-year-old Robert LaMartine Roviller was charged with theft of a motor vehicle.  27-year-old Derrius Devon Woods was charged... Read More.

Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson announced today that citizens are receiving telephone calls where the caller identifies themselves as a Deputy Sheriff. The caller states that there is a warrant for the individual and proceeds to instruct the victim in how they can pay... Read More.

Early voting is currently underway at the Walker County Courthouse.  There are 3 city council positions up for grabs.  Ward 3, Ward 4, and an at-large seat.  Registered city voters from any ward in the city can vote for all candidates in any ward... Read More.

Skeletal remains found in McMinn County on October 19 have been identified as those of a Fort Oglethorpe man, missing from 2016.  David Abbott was reported missing on June 23, 2016. His abandoned truck was recovered the next day in McMinn County, in a driveway... Read More.

The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department is asking for assistance locating Janice Abney.  Abney has been reported missing.  She was last seen on October 18th.  If you have any information on Mrs. Abney's whereabouts, contact the Fort Oglethorpe Police Department. Georgia's lieutenant governor said yesterday that... Read More.

The National Weather Service has issued a wildfire warning for northwest Georgia.  They say there is a high fire danger in the area because of low relative humidity.  To avoid starting a fire, properly dispose of cigarettes, don’t leave a fire unattended and be careful of... Read More.

The Wildfire continues on Lookout Mountain.  According to the Georgia Forestry Commission, the blaze has been fully contained.  The size of the fire has been estimated at 250 acres.  Authorities say the fire is still burning. The latest restaurant health inspection report shows a 96... Read More.

A wildfire continues to burn on Lookout Mountain.  The Georgia Forestry Commission says the blaze started Saturday.  The fire covers about 20-acres.  It's located off Highway 157 and Tower Road.  Authorities say the blaze does not pose a threat to homes or businesses. Walker County... Read More.

Rainfall in Walker County was 2.8 inches below normal.  2023 was the 7th driest September on record over the past 129 years.  Walker County is in a severe drought.  The drought is expected to continue through October.  With a drought comes brush fires.  None reported... Read More.

A man robbed a gas station at gunpoint in Dade County on Sunday, and the sheriff’s office is asking for help finding him.  According to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, a man robbed the gas station on Deer Head Cove Road on October 15 at... Read More.